Monitoring And Evaluation Officer at Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria (CRUDAN)

Role Purpose and Scope:

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer for the Gender Project will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing the M&E activities specific to the gender-focused project. This role involves developing gender-sensitive M&E frameworks, collecting and analysing gender-disaggregated data, and ensuring that project interventions are effectively monitored and evaluated to promote gender equality and women's empowerment.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Gender-Sensitive M&E Framework:

• Develop and implement a gender-sensitive M&E framework for the project, including gender-focused indicators, data collection tools, and reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure alignment with project objectives and donor requirements related to gender equality and women's empowerment

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Design gender-sensitive data collection tools and methodologies, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observations.
• Oversee data collection processes, ensuring that data is collected and managed with sensitivity to gender issues
• Analyze gender-disaggregated data to assess the impact of project activities on women and men, identify gender-based disparities, and inform decision-making. sessions.

Gender Mainstreaming:

• Integrate gender considerations into all aspects of the project's M&E activities and ensure that gender is considered in project design, implementation, and reporting.
• Promote the inclusion and meaningful participation of women and marginalized groups in project activities and decision-making.

Performance Monitoring:

• Monitor the project's performance against gender-related indicators and targets.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to project teams for gender-responsive program improvements and adjustments.

Evaluation and Learning:

• Plan and conduct gender-sensitive evaluations and assessments, including baseline, mid-term, and end-of-project evaluations
• Assess the project's impact on gender equality, women's empowerment, and gender-related outcomes.
• Facilitate learning and adaptation based on evaluation findings and lessons learned.

Capacity Building:

• Provide training and capacity-building support to project staff and partners on gender-responsive M&E methodologies and best practices.
• Foster a gender-sensitive and inclusive work culture within the project.

Data Dissemination and Utilization:

• Ensure that gender-disaggregated M&E findings are effectively communicated to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the utilization of gender-sensitive M&E data for program improvement, decision-making, and advocacy.

Gender Equality Reporting:

• Prepare and submit gender-specific reports to donors and stakeholders as required by the project's funding agreements.
• Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements related to gender.

Working Relationship:

• Work closely with the State Coordinating unit to effective deliver project intervention activities.
• Work in close supervisor of the State Coordinator in delivery project result and external interaction with State and non-State actors
• Work closely with project coordinator to ensure that the implementation of relevant activities are planned and implemented in a phased and prioritized manner in full consultation and coordination with all relevant agencies both Government, CSO and other Stakeholders.
• Work with the Project Finance/Admin Officer and Project Team to ensure that all financial activities conducted in each community are properly documented in line with GIZ’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development or a related field with at least 5 years’ experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development or a related field with at least 5 years’ experience
• Proven experience in M& E, gender mainstreaming, and gender-responsive programming.
• Strong proficiency in data management and analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS).
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods with a gender lens.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills, including the ability to communicate gender-related findings effectively.
• Familiarity with international gender equality frameworks and conventions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent training and facilitation skills with a wide variety of groups having diverse experiences, backgrounds, skills, and education levels
• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• Language Requirements: Spoken English-Excellent; Written English-Good (ability to type and prepare reports and other documents as needed.)
• Must be able to speak at least one local language predominant in that state
• Strong understanding of gender-related laws and international conventions.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis.
• Sensitivity to cultural and social differences and a commitment to gender equality and social justice.

Desirable Criteria:

• Involvement in Agricultural value chain projects, and/or those involving small scale farmers, especially those with rural financing components and/or interventions.
• Experience in engaging directly with IDPs, Returnees, Host community members, People living with disabilities, vulnerable groups and state and local governance structures,
• facilitating women activities and/or facilitating Citizen’s participation in townhall meeting, policy dialogues, discussion etc.
• Involvement in projects and/or initiatives that address issues of power imbalance, diversity, exclusion, participation, and gender.
• Experience understanding Community development planning techniques.
• Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handles last-minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Level of IT Expertise: Good (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)