Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager at Nigeria Youth SDGs Network

Job Description

• The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring effective programme implementation and impact assessment within our organisation.
• Reporting to the Executive Director, the MEL Manager is responsible for developing and implementing robust MEL frameworks, systems, and processes to track programme performance, measure outcomes, and facilitate organizational learning.
• This role involves collaborating closely with programme staff, partners, and stakeholders to enhance programme effectiveness and drive positive change for youth communities.

What you will be doing

• MEL Framework Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement comprehensive MEL frameworks aligned with organizational goals and programme objectives.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data to assess program performance, outcomes, and impact.
• Monitoring Systems Implementation: Develop and maintain monitoring systems, tools, and databases to track project activities, outputs, and outcomes in real time.
• Evaluation Design and Implementation: Lead the design and implementation of evaluations, including baseline studies, mid-term reviews, and end-of-project evaluations, to assess programme effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Learning and Knowledge Management: Facilitate learning processes within the organisation by capturing and disseminating lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches to improve program performance and impact.
• Capacity Building: Provide training, mentoring, and technical assistance to staff and partners on MEL methodologies, tools, and techniques to strengthen their MEL competencies.
  Reporting and Communication: Prepare and present monitoring, evaluation and learning findings, reports, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality, reliability, and validity of MEL data and methodologies through regular reviews, audits, and verification exercises.
• Partnership Development: Collaborate with donors, partners, and other stakeholders to align MEL efforts, share learning, and promote accountability and transparency.

Experience, Knowledge and Technical Skills
Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in MEL methodologies, tools, and software.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural teams and multicultural environments.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Diplomatic with strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of cultural sensitivity.

Desired

• Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning roles.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Proactive leader with excellent communication and relationship skills; demonstrating also the ability to prioritise and effectively manage competing work streams and deliverables
• Ability to work independently with strong time management skills.