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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring and Evaluation Program Planning:

1. Develop field level framework and schedule of implementation for all components of the M&E system, in accordance with WfWI strategies and guidelines.
2. Coordinate closely with relevant program managers to facilitate the staff use of and training in all M&E forms.
3. 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 and Evaluation Program Implementation and Management:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Oversee data collection, training of staff in M&E activities and tracking of program participants and graduates.
4. Participate in regular field visits to support implementation and identify areas where adjustments are needed for better M&E reporting.
5. 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:

1. 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.

SKILLS AND 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.

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: 6 January 2012. Only short listed applicants will be invited to interview. No telephone inquiries please.