Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Associate – Nigeria SCALE at Palladium Group

Purpose of Position:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Associate to join our team. The MEL Associate will be responsible for collecting, organizing, and maintaining large sets of data. This role requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and a passion for working with data. An expertise in systematic tracking, assessment, and data analysis will provide crucial insights for informed decision-making, allowing us to adapt strategies and optimize outcomes. This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of driving meaningful change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Contribute to the monitoring of the Activity Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Plan (AMELP) to systematically document performance for the technical team and ensure implementation is on track.
• Collaborate with the MEL Advisor to ensure alignment of MEL and communications activities with program goals and contribute to the development of annual work plans to identify targets and ensure the inclusion of MEL activities.
• Support the monitoring and tracking of project activities against the results framework.
• Conduct site visits as necessary for data validation to monitor the quality and completeness of data sets.
• Support the generation of monthly indicator reports and track progress against key indicators.
• Collect and analyse data and results, evaluating progress in support of Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) plan.
• Work closely with project stakeholders and support grantees/sub-awardees to enhance their MEL capacity.
• Contribute to the identification, analysis, and synthesis of technical knowledge and evidence-based information in intervention areas.
• Support the preparation of high-quality project reports and documentation.
• Communicate key messages and share success stories, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Input various data types into databases, spreadsheets, and data management systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Verify and validate data entries to maintain data integrity.
• Identify, correct, and standardize data to rectify errors or inconsistencies for effective analysis.
• Extract specific data subsets and create visual representations like charts and graphs to aid in comprehension and decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in any of the social sciences
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning and/or communications and knowledge management tasks for development projects.
• Experience planning, coordinating and executing communications products including infographics.
• Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required, competency in statistical software and graphic design software a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and oral/written communication skills in English.
• Experience with USAID-funded governance programs highly desired.