Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a
better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40
countries around the world, we collaborate to put bold solutions into
action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger
communities from within, now and for the future. In Nigeria, Mercy Corps
operates in over 13 states focusing on key thematic areas of
humanitarian response, conflict mitigation and adolescent girls'
empowerment.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
LOCATIONS: Northern Nigeria and FCT
PROJECT SUMMARY
The
Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project is targeted at reducing
levels of poverty among vulnerable households in 3 States and 6LGAs and 1
AC in Northern Nigeria and FCT.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The
FFL Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer will support
the project on all monitoring and evaluation needs across implementing
area.
S/he will support the Program Manager in ensuring timely and quality reporting.
The
MEL Officer will provide program staff with the information and
training to capture monitoring metrics regularly and efficiently.
S/he will support data collection, analysis activities and regularly providing technical oversight, problem-solving and support.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
In
coordination with program staff, adapt existing M&E systems to
monitor and evaluate project activities and impact, in accordance with
existing Mercy Corps DM&E guidelines.
Manage capturing data across program interventions and analyze data collected during monitoring and evaluation activities.
Oversee data tracking and analysis on regular basis and ensure that data and metrics in field reports are accurate.
Write,
edit, and summarize field reports to develop quality and informative
monthly and quarterly reports for donors and internal teams.
Work with the program team to identify opportunities to innovate M&E systems.
In
partnership with program team document lessons learned and best
practices for dissemination within Mercy Corps, to donors, other
agencies and interested parties
Support pre and post monitoring, need
assessments, survey, focus groups and evaluation or verification as
well as other studies at the project level.
Utilize standard Mercy Corps assessment tools and help in developing new tools.
Provide input on the design and implementation of baseline studies, mid-term evaluations and final evaluations.
Conduct
regular field visits to meet the beneficiaries, coordinate with project
officers, to capture data correctly and efficiently to ensure regular
and accurate information.
Track and report lessons learned, prepare success stories about the program and share with management for wider circulation.
Work closely with program teams for filing/archiving documentation both soft copies and hard copies.
Maintain relevant program and correspondence files related with DM&E.
Manage M&E tasks related to closing out projects and checking final project evaluation documents.
Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals;
Conduct
himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as
to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian
mission in country of operation;
Carry out any other duties as assigned.
The position will report to:
Feed
the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project Manager and will working closely
with MCNs MEL Manager and other M&E Officers (as and when required)
Organizational Learning:
As
part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our
understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient
and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members
to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy
Corps as well as themselves.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
BA/S in relevant field or other similar field; MA/MS/MBA or equivalent preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation or other learning efforts is required.
Experience developing and disseminating regular communication materials and updates
Experience conducting rapid needs assessments.
Experience
representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of
local and international government officials, local civil society
organizations, other international organizations, the media and the
public.
Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated training and facilitation experience
Ability to work under pressure
Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
Knowledge of statistical analysis software such as SPSS, EPI Info and mobile data collection platforms preferable
Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required (but not essential).
SUCCESS FACTORS
Skilled
writer and synthesizer of diverse and complex information, helping
teams generate new insights into their work, the needs of their
countries and the region, and how program impact can be scaled.
Talent for organizing and cataloging information essential
Sense of creativity essential
Positive attitude and ability to work well on a team is essential
Demonstrated
attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and
work independently and cooperatively with team members is required
Ability to understand the larger picture while remaining focused on the details
Ability to work with diverse groups of people
Conscientious, with an excellent sense of judgment
TO APPLY
Applicants should submit their CV's and Cover letter in one document to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org
Note
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity organization and we strongly encourage women to apply for this position.
DUE DATE: 21 February, 2017
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