Results and Learning Manager- PLANE Nigeria at DAI

Role Objective

• The Results & Learning Manager will manage PLANE routine data and other MEL-related activities working closely with Output 3 and the Federal Lead. The position will provide technical support to PLANE and stakeholders in the state on the interpretation of indicators and lead in MEL activities, and specific targeted support for other states of interest as may be necessary. This role will also be responsible for the traditional programmatic M&E functions including participation in setting milestones for indicators in the logframes, and the tracking and reporting data and results achieved in Federal and southwests as well as conducting data and intervention validation in these locations to ensure improved data quality. It will require quality assurance and the aggregation of data and information from federal and southwest team.

Job Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Delivering support for MEL, knowledge management, and learning within the Southwest and Federal spaces
• Lead the implementation of the PLANE MEL framework and plan in the Federal and Southwest and ensure that monitoring plan and data sources meet technical standards
• Track and document evidence for reforms and intervention scale up at Federal and Southwest locations
• Track logframe indicator milestone achievements and document associated evidence
• Consistently conduct progressive monitoring of programme performance and results withing Federal and southwest locations, providing regular updates to the Snr M&E manager and output 4 lead.
• Lead on high-quality data collection, collation, and analysis; and support Federal and Southwest locations in preparing quarterly reports for stakeholders and PLANE
• Ensure that all evidence and mean of verification for all reported results are properly tracked and documented.
• Coordinate quarterly progress review of Federal and Southwest interventions
• Build MEL capacity of Federal and Southwest stakeholders and PLANE Programme staff and partners to ensure high-quality data on programme’s progress for external and internal reporting and learning within the Federal and Southwest locations
• Provide evaluation, assessment, and technical support to the Federal and Southwest MEL Technical Working Group (TWG), including the identification of learning priority areas, design evaluation method, and implementation of approved learning agenda
• Ensure knowledge generated is shared and lessons learned institutionalized, in conjunction with the programme’s Communications Team.
• Contribute to engagement with stakeholders on ICT and digital technology.
• Support the Federal and Southwest team to share data and evidence products with stakeholders and to engage champions of change towards scaling up of PLANE supported interventions.
• Provide technical assistance on action research.
• Provide technical assistance to the social mobilization department on revitalizing communication and knowledge management.
• Ensure quality of the programme delivery by mentoring the Southwest and Federal MEL and technical support across PLANE outputs.

ROLE SPECIFICATION

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 7-10 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning, preferably within large-scale development programme in basic education sector.
• Strong data analysis and evaluation skills, proficient in quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
• Expert knowledge of XlSForm building with ODK, SurveyCTO or Kobo Toolbox is a must.
• Expert knowledge of Dashboard development with Microsoft Power BI or Tableau is a must.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills, particularly in leading MEL activities across multiple regions or sites.
• Experience with tracking logframe results in FCDO funded basic education programme is a plus.
• Knowledge of ICT and digital tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders,
• Proven experience in capacity building and mentoring staff in MEL practices.