• Application Deadline: Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship



• Experience 5 years



• Location Borno




• City Maiduguri




• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  
  

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• S/he will provide strategic guidance, vision, and management for successful monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)/Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) aligned with the program’s theory of change and results framework.


• S/he will supervise and train staff on their MEL/CLA roles and responsibilities and ensure the strategic and functional integration of all Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) activities. .


• S/he will oversee all MEL/CLA activities and provide technical direction and support, thereby ensuring the accurate reporting of results from program activities


• S/he will make operational decisions and manage the various components of the program dealing with MEL.


• S/he will lead in the conduct of baseline and routine data collection in all project intervention communities


• S/he will be responsible for developing and reporting to the donor on Key Performance indicators (KPIs) for the project and developing an electronic monitoring dashboard for the project.


• S/he will facilitate and support the use of MEL data and findings for decision making collaborative learning, and adaptive management.


• S/he will make recommendations on changes in program activities or management based on evidence from MEL and CLA.


• S/he will lead a system for continuous communication with relevant partners and demonstrate an ability to take critical inputs, feedback, and assessments from evaluation partners to inform changes in program approaches and scale-up.


• Perform other duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualification

• Candidates must have an advanced degree or diploma, such as a PhD, master’s, or postgraduate diploma in a relevant field


• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Social science, or a relevant field, with a preference for a second-class upper as an added advantage.


• S/he must be fluent in English.


• Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri Languages will be an added advantage

Experience

• A minimum of Five (5) years of working experience in a similar position in international donor-funded Water and Sanitation projects, preferably experience on USAID-funded WASH Project


• Experience in designing, managing, and implementing results-based MEL/CLA activities;


• Demonstrated relevant technical skills in developing and maintaining a Management Information System, using apps for data collection, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and maintaining dashboards for visualization of data in real-time.;


• Demonstrated experience in supervising and training staff and stakeholders on data collection


• Extensive knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning tools.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work


• Excellent organizational as well as English oral and written communication skills


• Experience working in the North East, especially in Borno State, has an added advantage.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• EMPATHY AND COMPASSION: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.


• INTEGRITY: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.


• RESILIENCE: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.


• PROBLEM-SOLVING: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.

GHIV AFRICA PSEA/GBV, AND CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICIES:  The successful candidate shall comply and promote the PSEA/GBV, and Child safeguarding Policies at all course and all levels.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

GHIV Africa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities we serve. Your expertise and dedication can help ensure the safety and protection of those in need.

Note: Women and Persons Living with Disability (PLWDs) are strongly advised to apply.