Project MEL and Information Officer at Oxfam

Main Tasks

• Ensure the conduct of comprehensive baseline to derive needed credible data for the tracking of results
• Ensure quality MEL and communications frameworks are developed and implemented in alignment with the LINE project logic model and performance measurement framework.
• Set up and maintain project MIS database
• Collate and analyze M&E data (including through surveys, web statistics, interviews, subscriber data, unsolicited feedback, case studies and reports) and analyse against outcomes to draw out learning and implications.
• Develop a monitoring protocol that both project subject component staff and partners can use for project reporting.
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of the LINE project web site and contents
• Undertake triangulation of findings using different types of data and analysis of trends over time
• Support partner MEL staff to ensure the quality of evaluation reports.
• Set up community based monitoring and planning platforms for value chains learning and innovations and build capacity of groups/artisans in record keeping and reporting
• Organise peer-to-peer exchange learning visits / communication for all levels of activities as appropriate. Stage exchange visits for farmer-to-farmer learning with successful value chain intervention activities.
• Ensure learning and dissemination by documenting LINE project models in various publications in which their effectiveness and the lessons learned are analysed, and are disseminated to subject-matter specialist and inform decision and policy makers.
• Develop and implement a project Communication Strategy with the support of the Project Manager and Oxfam Communication Officer.
• Facilitate dissemination of information and results to all participating LGAs and key stakeholders in the state.
• Monitor the quantitative and qualitative performance of the LINE project. Ensure quarterly monitoring reports on progress are submitted in line with donor reporting requirements.
• Ensure mid and end term evaluation reports effectively document the activities in the project and track towards envisaged results
• Develop ToRs, Capacity Development plans, Implementation routines, M&E routines, in order to support activities of implementing partners
• Undertake surveys as needed for continuous tracking of results and learning
• Provide technical support on M&E to project activities and Implementing partners especially towards the development, implementation and progress tracking of the project document and the Annual workplans (AWPs)
• Document and analyzes innovative strategies, best practices and new approaches and adapt quickly to change as needed.
• Maintain the LINE project Web content and provide back-up content editing cover.
• Ensure the values of participation, partnership, sustainability, social responsibility, cost effectiveness, transparency, and accountability are reflected in LINE project activities.
• Any other tasks as assigned within the Project team

Education and Relevant Experience

• A good university degree in the Social or Agricultural Sciences
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience in project management especially in MEL capacity.
• Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing and overseeing monitoring, evaluation and learning systems
• Proven experience in M&E capacity building for local NGOs and CBOs on donor funded projects
• Good knowledge of donor funded projects preferably for a Canadian agency funded project
• Able to work well under pressure and in a diverse team
• Fluent in written and spoken English and at least one main local language widely spoken in Northern Nigeria