Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator, Child Development Grant Programme (CDGP) at Save The Children

Role Purpose  

• To lead the monitoring and evaluation of programme activities at state and LGA level for the new DFID-funded cash transfers programme, the Child Development Grant Programme.
• Ensure that all data collection, consolidation and documentation are conducted in a timely manner and consistent with DFID requirements and Save the Children guidelines and best practice

Key Areas of Accountability

MEAL Systems Development:

• Based on the project proposal, implementation plan, and donor reporting requirements, support the M&E and VFM Advisor in the development and implementation of a system for capturing and documenting data and relevant information on project activities, beneficiaries, outputs, outcomes, and impacts
• Ensure an effective roll-out of M&E collection and reporting systems at the LGA level through training, site visits, manuals, and other technical support as needed
• Conduct training for project staff on M&E in line with identified capacity needs and provide ongoing mentoring support
• Work with LGA teams to ensure that all information and data is collected, documented, and collated in an accurate and timely manner
• Contribute to regular reviews of the M&E system itself, making improvements as needed and recommended, in consultation with managers, staff, and partners

Monitoring:

• Lead on compilation of regular monthly and quarterly state level reports using data provided by LGA teams and ensure cross checking of data
• Support the program coordinators to ensure that planned activities are carried out in a way that is timely, cost effective and adheres to quality standards

Research and Evaluation:

• Coordinate with the DFID-contracted Evaluation Team for conducting of activities at state and LGA level
• Support coordination of overall project review and evaluation activities as required. This includes working with the independent Evaluation Team to coordinate mid-term and final evaluations, and supporting donor and external reviews as required

Accountability:

• Support creation of a system for ensuring that information obtained is also shared with communities, children, and other stakeholders through a regular feedback mechanism
• Ensure beneficiary accountability mechanism is logging and addressing complaints in a timely fashion. Ensure programme managers are aware of delays in acting on any complaints or information requests.

Knowledge Management & Learning:

• Compile case studies and lessons learned reports on a regular basis to share with wider programme and inform improvements in programme quality and delivery
• Analyse information about the programme and make recommendations for improvement
• Ensure key lessons and challenges are documented and shared with staff and partners.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management.
• 3 years of direct experience of monitoring and evaluation related to one or more of these fields: health, HIV, nutrition and/ or economics.
• Strong analytical skills and an understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence-based learning. 
• Demonstrated ability to design, commission, and manage assessment methodologies and evaluation.
• Good understanding of media and communications.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to build support from staff across teams and across members, and to build the capacity of others.
• Proven ability to coordinate effective resource allocation to ensure quality programmes.
• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set priorities, manageable workplans and evaluate progress.
• Strong communications skills (both written and verbal). The ability to analyse complex data and summarise it for a range of different audiences.
• Experience of working within budget constraints.
• Commitment to Save the Children’s mission, values and approach (includes child protection, equal opportunities and health and safety).
• Commitment to team working and understanding of how to contribute.

Desirable:

• Professional qualification at postgraduate level or equivalent in nutrition, health economics or epidemiology
• Experience of qualitative research techniques
• Experience in international development