Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Maternity Cover) at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

Job Summary

• This position is temporary for 4 months and is be based in Damaturu, Yobe and reports directly to the Deputy Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.
• The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for leading data gathering, collation and reporting activities to ensure the quality and accountability of the programs implemented by Action Against Hunger in Northern Nigeria.

Task and Responsibilities

• Develop and update/pre-test quality assurance checklist tools for M&E team in collaboration with the project team.
• Develop and implement clear and practical M&E plans ensuring that program indicators, monitoring formats, databases, data analysis, and reporting are maintained and harmonized.
• Track the progress of key indicators and provide timely reports.
• Provide support to the review and development of M&E systems for new projects.
• Facilitate the use of mobile data collection by leading on the process and troubleshooting.
• Ensure timely and quality data collection, inclusive of needs assessments, household registration, baseline/endline surveys, PDMs, KAP surveys, and others.
• Support program team to ensure quantitative APRs are updated based on activities accomplished for the month.
• Lead on the implementation of qualitative and participatory tools, including focus group discussions and key informant interviews to collect data from various groups in the community.

Position Requirements

• A degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in the Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability within the humanitarian sector.
• Proven ability to translate evaluated results into learning strategies.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel, spreadsheets, Sphere standard and other statistical packages.
• Experience in designing and leading internal and external evaluation as well as capacity building and training.
• Familiarity with Management Information Systems and Geographic Information System.
• Demonstrated knowledge of M&E concepts and international humanitarian quality standards.