• Application Deadline: Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Output 4 Lead- PLANE


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Data Science / Research 
  

Dutiesandresponsibilities

• The Output 4 Lead will be responsible for the following functions:

Programme M&E and Reporting:

• Manage PLANE’s M&E systems and procedures ensuring high quality data ensuring all MEL activities are coordinated across the programme’s consortium to track progress against PLANE’s progress KPI and logframe targets


• Undertake regular reviews of the programme’s logframe, Theory of Change and VfM framework and engage with FCDO on proposed logframe amendments and annual targets


• Engage with PLANE’s external evaluators over the course of PLANE and facilitate PLANE’s Annual Review process.


• Ensure compilation, quality assurance and submission of PLANE’s quarterly and annual reports as well as any additional reports required by PLANE’s senior management team and FCDO.

Advocacy, Research and Communications:

• Engage with team members and consortium partners to develop an annual workplan and budget for PLANE’s Output 4 component (M&E, research, communications and advocacy), ensure workplan deliverables are completed as scheduled and within budget and undertake regular workplan reviews


• Ensure effective coordination within the team, consortium partners and stakeholders on all communications, research and results products in partnership with other PLANE team members


• Manage the development, quality assurance and dissemination of knowledge products highlighting key achievements of the programme, success stories, lessons learned, positive impacts of the programme to inform policy makers as well as communication products to increase the programme’s public profile through various platforms and media.

Partnerships & Collaboration:

• Foster collaboration across the PLANE programme windows and facilitate cross-linkages and learning at a programmatic, sectoral and consortium level.


• Facilitate the projection of PLANE’s results through evidence-based learning products and platforms, and ensure the programme is leveraging the work of all partners and collaborators in the education sector.


• Ensure PLANE is developing national and regional partnerships that draw on international education trends and debates.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree, preferably in monitoring and evaluation (Essential)


• At least 10 years of experience in the development sector, preferably with FCDO-funded programmes (Essential)


• Proven experience of managing M&E systems, frameworks and processes on large complex programmes including VfM, Theory of Change and Logframe change management (Essential)


• Proven experience of producing and disseminating research, communication and knowledge products (Essential)


• Proved experience of producing project reports and an ability to develop well written, cohesive reports (Essential)


• Extensive professional experience in Africa, particularly Nigeria.


• Experience of developing and managing annual workplans and budgets


• Experience of working with government and donor counterparts.


• Proven experience with relationship building and team building skills;