Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Save The Children

ROLE PURPOSE:

Responsible for all GSK MEAL activities in Kaduna & Gombe States. Data management including data quality assurance, database maintenance, logistics and coordination for research activities including workshops, conducting literature research, and preparing reports. The officer will also support cross cutting Monitoring and Evaluation efforts across thematic areas and programmes

To provide support to the MEAL Unit in the design, and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities. In particular, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will assist with the implementation of quality assurance assessments, post training follow-up and routine data systems and provide technical inputs to the project implementation.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (health sciences, social sciences, development studies or other)
· Candidates must have at least 2-3 years of progressive experience working in a similar research position
· Formal training in research methods at a graduate level is an asset

Knowledge and Skills:

· Skills and experience conducting data verification, analysis, reporting and monitoring
· Experience in transcribing audio data, and in data entry
· Excellent IT skills
· Good writing, editing, research, and presentation skills
· Previous experience in facilitating trainings, workshops and events
· Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
· Competent and experienced in general office administration, coordination and logistics
· Ability to lead on detailed logistical tasks such as those required for fieldwork or when organizing events
· Excellent skills in oral and written communications
· Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment
· Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills are an advantage