Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at USAID

Ref No: MEM 002

Job Description

• The project seeks to hire a Monitoring and Evaluation Manager who will be responsible for implementing and coordinating the project monitoring and evaluation system.
• The post holder will work with the M&E Advisor and technical staff to develop performance monitoring indicators and implement databases, spreadsheets and the project MIS for M&E data collection.
• S/he will train staff and selected partners on M&E system operations, and collate data from technical staff and partners to update the system and perform analyses.
• The M&E Manager will support the development and implementation of the performance monitoring plan as well as responding to USAID/Nigeria and USAID/Washington data requests.
• S/he will also support third party impact assessments, lessons learned, and successes during SACE implementation. This is a full time post based in Abuja.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in project management or a related field and minimum of 5 years of professional experience is required; master’s preferred.
• S/he should ideally possess experience on democracy and governance sector projects, especially USAID-funded projects, highly desired. Experience in tracking and submitting M&E data is required.
• Preference is given for direct experience with M&E on USAID-funded projects.
• Experience working with civil society strengthening and/or business management organizations in Nigeria is highly desirable. Ability to work collaboratively, foster goodwill, and build coalitions with relevant groups, organizations, agencies, and businesses, private or public.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and other software programs related to M&E, such as statistical management software managing data in management information systems (MIS), use of info-graphics, as well as expertise in internet- based research.
• Solid writing and communication skills in English required. Skill in developing scopes of work and managing short-term consultants is preferred.