Monitoring & Evaluation Associate at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Job Summary

• The M&E Associate will be responsible for the implementation, and management of the project monitoring and evaluation framework.
• He/She will ensure that program activities are evaluated for effectiveness and that data is accurately collected, analyzed, and reported.
• The M&E Associate will work closely with project staff, community-based organizations, and relevant stakeholders to enhance program performance and support evidence-based decision-making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework that aligns with project objectives and indicators.
• Provide training and technical assistance to community-based organization on M&E processes, tools, and best practices.
• Support data collection processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting of program activities and outcomes.
• Ensure that data collected is of high quality and meets ethical standards.
• Develop tracking systems, and reporting templates to support data-driven decision making.
• Manage and maintain databases to ensure the security and integrity of program data.
• Conduct regular data analysis to assess program performance and identify trends, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare periodic reports and presentations on project outcomes, progress, and challenges for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure findings from M&E activities are integrated into program planning and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies related to project reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor program implementation and verify data accuracy.
• Conduct client satisfaction survey and utilize results/feedback to inform program strategies and improve services delivery.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on program activities, outcomes, and challenges encountered during implementation.
• Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned from program implementation to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties as assigned to support project implementation and goals.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in health-related international development programs, particularly in HIV/AIDS or public health initiatives.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, NGOs and CBOs is required.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R).
• Experienced conducting client satisfaction survey especially in health-related programs.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.