Monitoring & Evaluation Manager at Women for Women International

PURPOSE
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager oversees and manages the successful implementation of all the Office’s monitoring and evaluation activities through implementation of M&E strategies. The M&E Manager will work in coordination with other Managers to ensure quality data collection and reporting to HQ Global Programs Unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop field level framework and schedule of implementation for all components of the M&E system, including working in coordination with Program Manager to facilitate use and training on all M&E forms.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4.  Oversee data collection, training of M&E staff and tracking of program participants and graduates.
5. Coordinate special evaluations, impact studies, and community assessments as needed.  Participate in regular field visits to support implementation.
6. Consistently compile and report on key M&E information to fulfill data/ information requests from country office and GPU.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

•     University degree in Social Sciences or a relevant field and a possession of a Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
•     · Experience of at least 3-5 years in monitoring and evaluation/ development work/ poverty reduction programs preferably within the INGO environment;
•     Demonstrable understanding and experience of gender issues and proven commitment to addressing gender inequalities in all areas of responsibility.
•     Experience of using participatory tools and research methodologies for program identification, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
•     Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work well as a part of a team and to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, program, and participants;
•     Ability and willingness to work with minimum supervision, and under pressure and to meet deadlines
•     Ability and willingness to travel & work away from Country Office as required;
•     Fluent in English Language - Hausa would be an advantage.