Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Neem Foundation

Job Purpose:

The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for coordinating all M&E activities for Neem Foundation and to contribute to set-up a coherent and robust mechanism for achieving program quality. The M&E Officer will ensure that all required interventions are implemented in accordance with Neem Foundation’s norms and standards in order to ensure high program quality as well as mentoring project staff in all M&E processes and overseeing data management for all Neem Foundation programmes. S/he will provide oversight and guidance for the project officers in data cleaning and validation activities and the larger project team. S/he will assist the project team in establishing a strong monitoring and evaluation system and also work with them to ensure high quality implementation of that system. In addition, s/he will work very closely with project staff to ensure the incorporation of M&E best practices in the implementation of projects, and also advise on issues relating to the design to maximize output and results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The post holder leads the development and implementation of the M&E and research framework that will generate evidence and maintain accountability standards;
• S/he will be responsible for ensuring that the quality of monitoring, evaluation and research for the project system is in place to generate evidence on the learning and impacts of Neem Foundation’s programmes;
• S/he develops and promotes widespread application of appropriate technologies and evidence-based program standards and guidance that reflect Neem Foundation and global best practices;
• S/he leads and provide oversight support to the programme internal and external assessments, reviews and surveys.

Personal Qualities:

• Integrity, Accountability and Commitment
• Excellence, Diversity and Respect
• Ability to think creatively, analytically and strategically. 
• Able to take initiative in mobilizing and facilitating activities. 
• Multi-tasking and coordination skills (Planning & Organizing).
• Strong inter-personal skills.

Langauage Skills: Excellent oral and written English language communication skills. Hausa (an added advantage)