Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at West African Soy Industries Limited

Location: Saki, Oyo State

Responsibilities:

• Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks, plans, and indicators for projects or programs.
• Design data collection tools, surveys, and methodologies to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
• Implement data collection activities, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and observations.
• Analyse data using statistical and qualitative analysis techniques to assess program performance and outcomes.
• Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and visualisations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Monitor project activities, outputs, and outcomes against established targets and benchmarks.
• Conduct field visits and assessments to verify data quality, monitor progress, and identify challenges.
• Support project teams in setting up data management systems and databases to store and analyse data.
• Provide training and capacity building to project staff and partners on monitoring and evaluation concepts and tools.
• Participate in program planning, review, and evaluation meetings to contribute insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, data privacy regulations, and organisational policies in monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools.
• Support organisational learning and continuous improvement efforts through feedback mechanisms and reflective practices.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in social sciences, international development, statistics, or related field; master\'s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation roles, preferably in the development or nonprofit sector.
• Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation concepts, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques and tools.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts and findings effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience with data management software, statistical analysis software, and data visualisation tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in multicultural settings.