Women for Women International (WfWI) Job for Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Location: Nigeria

Purpose

• The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager oversees the successful implementation of WfWI – Nigeria country office’s monitoring and evaluation activities through implementation of established M&E strategies and guidelines.
• The M&E Manager will work in coordination with the Social Empowerment Manager, Economic Empowerment Manager and other relevant positions to ensure quality data collection, analysis and reporting to HQ.
• The M&E Manager reports to the Country Director and is a member of the WfWI – Nigeria Senior Management Team.

Responsibilities and Duties
Program Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Develop field level framework and schedule of implementation for all components of the M&E system, in accordance with WfWI strategies and guidelines.
• Coordinate closely with relevant program managers to facilitate the staff use of, and training in, all M&E forms.
• Promote a culture of “Lessons Learned” and best practices of M&E activities, ensuring that data and processes are discussed in appropriate forums and in timely fashion for effective use in field activities.
• Manage and provide guidance to the M&E team and other country office staff in the implementation of all monitoring and evaluation activities, programs and strategy.
• Coordinate with Social Empowerment Manager, Economic Empowerment Manager and Finance and Logistics Manager to ensure that M&E data is integrated into all country planning, programming, and reporting.
• Oversee data collection, training of staff and contractors in M&E activities and tracking of program participants and graduates.
• Coordinate special evaluations, impact studies, and community assessments as needed.
• Carry out regular field monitoring visits to oversee program activities and identify areas where adjustments are needed for better M&E reporting.
• Compile reports on key M&E activities to fulfill data/information requests from the country office and the Global Programs Unit in HQ, and maintain accurate records of communication.
• Work in collaboration with the Director Monitoring, Evaluation and Research in the Washington DC (USA) headquarters to ensure that M&E activities in Nigeria are aligned with WfWI’s global strategic plan.
• Prepare weekly work plans and monthly reports for submission to the Country Director.
• Participate in country office strategy development and fundraising activities
• Prepare operational planning, representing the Monitoring and Evaluation Department, keeping team members informed of all changes in program strategy, policy, guidelines and expectations.

Personnel Management:

• Conducts performance management and direct reports in line with Women for Women International’s performance management framework, including the setting of annual performance objectives, development plans, performance appraisal and regular 1:1 meetings to review progress throughout the year.
• Conduct weekly M&E departmental meetings and oversee time and attendance and work planning and scheduling of all staff in the M&E department.
• Develop and implement a capacity building plan for the M&E department staff according to need; provide on-the-job training, coaching and support as required.

Budget Management:

• Responsible for the efficient and effective use of the country office M&E budget.
• Ensure that expenses are reviewed and approved according to budget and need.
• Review monthly “budget vs. actual” reports to track actual expenditures against projected budget and address changes needed.
• Provide required documentation to Finance department as needed.
• Participate in new budget development and annual operational budget planning for the M&E department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or related discipline. [Note: significant number of years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a Masters dégrée but a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.]
• Minimum of 7 years work experience in a relevant field (M&E/ field research/ statistics/ cooperative management/ development/ poverty reduction programs and related fields), preferably within the INGO sector, of which at least 3 years at managerial level.
• Proven experience of using participatory tools and methodologies for program identification, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
• Understanding and experience of gender issues and commitment to addressing gender inequalities in all areas of responsibility.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to present complex data and analysis in a clear way; excellent attention to detail required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well as a part of a team and to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff and participants.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, and under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Nigeria and internationally as required.
• High level of fluency in English (speaking, reading, writing) and fluency in Hausa language
• Excellent computer skills including working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email applications. Database/data entry and analysis experience is required.
• Experience using statistical software preferred.
• Experience with electronic data collection preferred.

How to Apply

Note: Only short listed applicants will be invited for interview. No telephone inquiries please.