Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist (PRFiN) at TechnoServe

Job Summary:

• Under the overall guidance of the Project Manager with consistent support from the MEL manager, the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist will perform activities related to monitoring, evaluation and learning for the project, including organizing and implementing data collection and analysis for the project. He/she will serve as a point of contact for data collection and aggregation that supports project reporting, collaborate with research consultants, and will provide inputs to inform project decision-making and adaptive management.

Program Overview:

• TechnoServe, in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), is implementing the Promoting Rice Fortification in Nigeria (PRiFN) project to pilot and promote the uptake of fortified rice as part of the national strategy to combat micronutrients malnutrition in Nigeria following the approval of the fortification of rice with iron, zinc, folic acid, B12 and other B vitamins by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The project aims to support the adoption of rice fortification and production of fortified rice by private sector actors in the rice value chain through specialized technical assistance as well as promote the consumption of fortified rice, especially through integration in the safety net programmes and in the open market, in Nigeria.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

The MEL specialist will support MEL implementation for the project, including:

• Coordinate data collection from primary data sources (including but not limited to monthly data from supported rice millers, schools, etc) to final reporting and reporting against project performance indicators and emergent project information needs.
• Develop the MEAL package and tools during the project inception phase.
• Contribute to the design of forms, surveys, and indices as well as the data management system.
• Support TechnoServe’s global MEL Tech team in regular development of databases and dashboards.
• Actively collaborate with TechnoServe’s global MEL team to perform regular data quality assessments, data cleaning, and data analysis.
• Conduct field visits to understand the context and identify additional data needs.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance and training to field staff on their role in performing data collection, basic analysis, and data review and use.
• Coordinate the project’s learning agenda through data collection, analysis and reporting and in the mobilization of consultants and other experts for specific learning questions.
• Ensure that the project's monitoring system captures the impact of project activities on women and other disadvantaged groups.
• Become familiarized with the applicable donor rules and regulations, including the donor’s evaluation guidelines and indicator handbook.
• Understand the specific MEL deliverables that the project is contractually responsible for, and manage their development.

Provide inputs to data-driven decision-making:

• Assist in the process of adaptive management in the project using project MEL data.
• Support the documentation of best practices and production of information to capture and share lessons learned.
• Support information flows across the implementation team and the sharing and analysis of new information.
• Actively engage with project staff on areas for course correction, serving as a collaborative and reflective source of information to inform project progress.
• Assist in the development of all project reports.

Participate in the broader MEL ecosystem at TechnoServe:

• Attend capacity building meetings and other relevant events related to MEL as directed.
• Support access to and insight into the project’s MEL approach to facilitate the Regional MEL’s assessment of the project against organizational standards and annual impact reporting.
• Assist in the development of corporate measurement reports as required.

Basic Qualifications:

These are the requirements that any qualified candidate must meet.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Business management, Project management, Social sciences or related discipline with 3 years’ experience (alternatively, Master's Degree with at least 1 years’ experience) in monitoring and evaluation donor-funded
• Demonstrable critical skills in data collection, analysis and reporting, and performance monitoring of donor-funded
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the enterprise development landscape in Nigeria. Minimum years of experience.
• Experience utilizing M&E methods and methodologies (including qualitative, quantitative, and participatory methods as well as the use of causal logic in designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating projects) Technical skills required to do this job.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Qualifications That Would Make a Candidate More Desirable.

• Experience working in Nigeria.
• Experience working with an INGO.
• Experience working on entrepreneurship donor-funded

Required Languages Excellent written and spoken English
Travel Willingness to travel to field locations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

This section should highlight the competencies that would make a candidate successful in the role such as

• Strong interpersonal skill
• Expertise in data management, analysis, and interpretation, skilled at data visualization
• Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player.
• Proficiency in build survey forms, maintaining relational datasets, conducting data merges, and creating dashboard. TechnoServe uses AppSheet, BigQuery, and Looker (all Google products) but experience in similar products is desirable.
• Proficient in Google workspace package.