Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Centre for Community Development and Research Network (CCDRN)

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly with the National M&E Officer to determine priority tasks
• Coordinate with the National M&E Officer to Develop Monitoring and Evaluation tools according to CCDRN and donor standards;
• Ensure that the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities in the state are in line with the project’s implementation plan and meets the donor and project’s M&E needs of CCDRN.
• Disseminate findings from evaluations to support organizational learning and contribute to policy processing or development;
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of data collected during formative studies, M&E assignments and operations research activities as needed;
• Coordinate with the National M&E Officer and the state program manager to ensure timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of M&E activities and results to the donor/funder.
• Oversee the activities of data collectors (enumerators) at the state level
• Work collaboratively with other program staff to ensure necessary program planning, development and implementation activities function smoothly and efficiently.
• Work collaboratively with staff and partners to ensure that resources for effective and timely program implementation are available.
• Support the implementation of programme activities in the state.
• Perform any other duty commensurate with the position

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a University Degree in any Science or Social Science course
• Strong analytical and report writing skills
• Strong computer skills (proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and data entry/analysis software, e.g.)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in an NGO environment
• Demonstrated skills in the technical side of M&E design and implementation.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and management skills
• Good problem solving and independent thinking skills
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadline and intense pressure to perform.
• Willingness to travel to any part of the state