SiB - Knowledge Management and M&E Manager at CBM International

Objective

• The SiB Knowledge Management and M&E Manager will be responsible for leading the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation strategy and systems for the programme, and project-specific M&E plans in line with donor requirements.
• S/he will also provide technical leadership for the programme in the area of knowledge management.
• S/he will support the Programme Director and provide technical support on M&E to the implementing partners in all the four clusters, developing capacity where needed.
• The SiB Knowledge Management and M&E Manager will report to SiB Programme Director.

Tasks

• Knowledge Management and Monitoring & Evaluation
• Lead implementation of the monitoring and evaluation strategy and systems, and project-specific M&E plans that meet CBM and donor requirements.
• Maintain management information systems and procedures, and quality assurance systems and tools, in collaboration with project director, finance manager and technical advisors.
• Lead the planning and implementation of programme research and learning
• Lead the maintenance and development of the programme knowledge management system.
• Collaborate with disability inclusion advisor, consortium and cluster members, partners and other colleagues to ensure that knowledge management processes, programme monitoring and evaluation include women, men and children with disabilities.
• Capacity building and mentoring of programme team and project partners in knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Develop material for communications based on the collection of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Programme Management Support:
• Support the production of quality deliverables to the donor and CBM following donor guidelines, including reports, proposals, assessments, evaluations, newsletter articles, case studies, etc.
• Support the Programme Director in partnership building and networking to support the aims of the programme.

Performance Criteria:

• Establishment and effective functioning of monitoring & evaluation systems for SiB Comprehensive Child Eye Health in Nigeria Programme
• Establishment and effective functioning of programme database and knowledge management system, capturing detailed data on all children referred through the programme
• Expanded capacity of partners and SiB programme staff in knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation.

Other duties:

• Other relevant assigned duties, as necessary.

Education/Qualifications

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Health or Management related field
• 5 + years relevant experience in an M&E or Knowledge Management role.
• Strong expertise in monitoring and evaluation of complex projects, including M&E system set-up and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, research design, project management cycle, social inclusion

Relevant Knowledge and Work Experience:

• Experience in reporting on complex projects to international donors;
• Experience working in M&E and/or programme management in the health sector an advantage;
• Expertise in leading and developing knowledge management processes;
• Experience of managing databases;
• Work experience in insecure environments;
• Knowledge of MS Navision and MS SharePoint solutions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Knowledge of database software
• Knowledge and experience of programme management in development context is an added advantage.

Competencies and Skills:

• Flexibility
• Ability to think and solve problem creatively
• Developing others
• Capacity building and mentoring skills related to knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation
• Managing performance
• Strong coordination and time management skills
• Customer orientation
• Ability to work towards tight reporting deadlines
• Result orientation
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and organization skills
• Building collaborative relationships
• Ability to work in a team
• Persuasive communication
• Strong oral and written communication and demonstrated ability to produce high quality documents
• Technical expertise
• Strong numeracy skills
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis and research skills

Languages:

• Fluency in spoken and written English, including public speaking. Fluency in spoken and written French will be an added advantage.
• Nationality Applicants must be of Nigeria nationality