Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at LifeBank

Reports To: Impact Program Manager

Job Overview

• The M&E Manager will be responsible for overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of our LifeBank Group’s programs and projects, designing and implementing M&E activities, assisting Project Managers in preparing reports on project progress and will monitor project activities on a regular basis.
• S/he will lead data collection, analysis and reporting, and ensure that data is effectively used for program improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation systems and frameworks for all programs and projects.
• Provide technical guidance and support to program and project teams on M&E processes and data collection methodologies.
• Lead the development of data collection tools, data analysis plans, and reporting templates.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor program implementation and assess data quality.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, success factors, and challenges.
• Provide timely feedback to program and project teams on M&E findings and ensure that program improvements are made based on data.
• Ensure project teams are in compliance with projects rules
• Provide capacity building and training to program and project staff on M&E processes and tools.
• Ensure that all M&E reports are of high quality and are submitted on time.
• Represent LifeBank in external M&E-related meetings and events.
• Monitor all project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving projects output
• Monitor the sustainability of projects results
• Provide feedback to the Project Managers on project strategies and activities
• Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of projects by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks
• Perform other tasks assigned

Requirements
Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Statistics, or any other relevant field.
• A Master's Degree will be considered an advantage.

Others:

• 4 - 5 years of experience in M&E, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to handle stressful situations appropriately
• Good time and knowledge management skills
• Good initiative, time and stress management skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze and interpret complex data.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing M&E systems and frameworks.
• Knowledge of statistical software packages and Data Visualization tools such as SPSS or STATA,Power BI.
• Candidate should be willing to travel within Nigeria, especially Northern Nigeria.