Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Education Development Center (EDC)

Position Requirements

The USAID/Nigeria's Northern Education Initiative Plus, being implemented by Creative Associates and EDC, works to improve the quality of and access to education in Nigeria's Northern States.  The Sokoto Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. This position is based in Sokoto, Nigeria, and will report to the State Team Leader.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with establishing monitoring and evaluation system using EDC M&E Toolkit
• Contribute to the implementation of the project’s M&E plan
• Coordinate and assist monitoring and evaluation data collection activities, including logistics of form distribution and collection
• Coordinate and assist data processing, including data transfer, entry, verification and cleaning
• File forms according to compliance protocols
• Coordinate internal communication on M&E progress and results
• Coordinate temporary M&E staff or consultants (e.g. data entry personnel)
• Assist with M&E database management
• Provide other support to M&E team as needed
• Other functions as needed

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 3 - 5 years relevant experience, OR  Master's degree or equivalent with 1 - 3 years relevant experience
• Experience with monitoring program implementation
• Experience using database management systems, preferably Access and MS Excel
• Experience in data collection and data processing
• Ability to balance work within a team environment while working with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational, communication, computer, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders

Education
The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the social sciences or related field.