Senior Program Manager, Monitoring And Evaluation at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Position Overview

• Senior Program Manager SI will be a seasoned professional who can manage the day-to-day aspects of monitoring and evaluation and contribute strategically to the success and impact of the overall Global Fund GC7 Project. He/She is critical in driving evidence-based decision-making and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Description and objectives:

• Under the supervision of the Assistant Director SI and Project Director, the Senior Program Manager SI will provide strategic leadership in designing, developing, and implementing the M&E framework for programs or projects.

Responsibilities:

Senior Program Manager M&E will provide strategic leadership in designing, developing, and implementing the M&E framework for the GF TB and HIV projects.

• Align M&E activities with organizational goals, ensuring monitoring and evaluation contribute to program success and impact.
• Work closely with program managers and other stakeholders in the planning and design activities to integrate robust M&E components into program structures.
• Contribute to developing logical frameworks, results frameworks, and performance indicators.
• Supervise and lead a team of M&E professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team culture.
• Develop and maintain an effective M&E system that includes data collection, management, analysis, and reporting processes.
• Ensure the use of appropriate technology and tools to streamline M&E activities.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and interpretation to measure program performance against established indicators.
• Supervise data quality assessment processes and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare and present comprehensive M&E reports for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations.
• Communicate M&E results in a way that informs decision-making and program implementation.
• Plan and manage program evaluations, ensuring that evaluation methodologies were rigorous and aligned with organizational standards.
• Utilize evaluation findings to make evidence-based recommendations for program enhancement.
• Build the capacity of program staff and M&E team members in monitoring and evaluation principles and practices.
• Conduct training sessions to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations, to ensure alignment of M&E activities with project goals.
• Establish effective communication channels for ongoing engagement.
• Lead efforts to continuously improve the M&E system, incorporating feedback and adapting methodologies to changing program needs. – Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
• Manage the budget allocated for M&E activities, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with financial guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to ethical data collection, analysis, and reporting standards, prioritizing confidentiality and data protection.

Required competencies:

Core requirements:

• Ability to think strategically and align M&E activities with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.
• Strong leadership skills to provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to the M&E team and other program staff.
• Proficient project management skills to oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of M&E activities within the program.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey M&E findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Ability to lead and manage a team of M&E professionals, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented team culture.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations.
• Commitment to achieving measurable results and using M&E findings for program improvement and decision-making.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Strong understanding of ethical considerations related to data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data protection principles.
• Experience and skills in building the capacity of program staff and M&E team members through training and mentorship.
• Ability to adapt to changing program requirements, priorities, and external environments.
• Understanding of budget management to effectively allocate and utilize resources for M&E activities.
• Expertise in planning and managing program evaluations, ensuring rigorous methodologies and effective utilization of evaluation findings.

Education and Experience:

Academic training:

• Must possess a minimum of a master’s degree in a relevant field such as statistics, public health, social sciences, international development, monitoring and evaluation, or a related discipline.
•  A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation roles.
• Experience in roles with progressively increasing responsibilities, demonstrating a track record of success and growth in the field.
• Direct experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for projects or programs, focusing on measurable outcomes and impact.
• Proven experience in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting. Familiarity with statistical tools and software is often required.
• Experience in managing or leading a team, providing guidance and mentorship and ensuring the effective coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Understanding of project management principles, with the ability to coordinate M&E activities within project timelines.