Women for Women International Current Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

THE ORGANIZATION:

Women for Women International provides women survivors of war, civil strife and other conflicts with the tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency, thereby promoting viable civil societies.

JOB TITLE:   Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

TRACKING CODE: 160-195

JOB DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager oversees the successful implementation of all country office monitoring and evaluation activities through implementation of established M&E strategies and guidelines. The M&E Manager will work in coordination with the Life Skills & Sponsorship Manager, Income Generation Manager and Finance Manager to ensure quality data collection, analysis and reporting to HQ Global Programs Unit. The M&E Manager is a member of the country office Senior Management Team.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

MONITORING & EVALUATION PROGRAM PLANNING:

• 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.

MONITORING & EVALUATION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION & MANAGEMENT:

• Manage and provide M&E guidance to M&E Officer(s) and country staff in the implementation of all monitoring and evaluation activities, programs and strategy,
• Coordinate with Life Skills & Sponsorship Manager, Income Generation Manager and Finance, Manager to ensure that M&E data is integrated into all country planning, programming, and reporting,
• Oversee data collection, training of staff in M&E activities and tracking of program participants and graduates,
• Participate in regular field visits to support implementation and identify areas where adjustments are needed for better M&E reporting,
• Consistently compile and report on key M&E information to fulfill data/ information requests from country office and GPU, and maintain accurate records of communication.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT:

• Performance manage 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 regarding progress throughout the year,
• Provide coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 7 years work experience in relevant field, preferably within the INGO sector, of which at least 3 years at managerial level,
• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or related discipline; significant number of years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree, but minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field is required,
• 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 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 around the country and internationally as required,
• High level of fluency in spoken and written English,
• Language fluency in Hausa /Ibo (primary languages of the country);
• Excellent computer skills including working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email,
• Database /data entry and analysis experience is required,
• Must be a citizen of Nigeria or third country national with valid work permit.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

If you have the required qualifications and experience, please email your cover letter, CV, 3 professional references and a brief on how you match the requirements and your experience of delivering the key tasks. Applicant materials should be sent in MS Word or PDF format to nigeriajobs@womenforwomen.org.  

Please put M&E Manager in the subject line. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6th January 2012. 

Only short listed applicants will be invited to interview. No telephone inquiries please.