Jobs at DAI

Position Objectives:

• The Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Specialist will nurture a Corporate MEL culture in HCD+.
• He/she will support the development of the MEL systems at HCD+.
• He/she will lead on the design of a corporate MEL framework and provide regular updates to senior management including routine reporting on high level performance of the Nigeria portfolio – corporate and programmatic.
• She/he will also be responsible for conducting high quality research, and technical writing deliverables.
• He/She will be part of a multidisciplinary team that produces high impact deliverables such as online resource databases, information dashboards, websites, research, case studies, discourse events, learning sessions, newsletters, and other media products that are relevant for employees, project teams, and clients.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Provide leadership support to all MEL activities.
• Develop and implement a monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan, coordinate and facilitate MEL system strengthening processes and implementation of data collection, analysis, reporting and data quality improvement.
• Gather evidence to demonstrate outcomes & impact of the projects .
• Arrange and analyse qualitative evidences collected.
• Design and maintenance of performance dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Create and implement data collection tools, surveys and guides to ensure accurate and compliant data collection.
• Continually monitor MERL capacity gaps and provide advise on strategies to address them.
• Ensure databases are efficient and effective for organisation-wide knowledge management, information dissemination and use.
• Provide comprehensive progress reports such as monthly reports, monthly newsletters, and annual reports for dissemination to audiences and stakeholders in collaboration with data scientist.
• Work with partners to ensure application of high-quality MEL activities and data collection; oversee stakeholders capacity building as needed
• Document key lessons learned and best practices
• Contribute to proposal development by participating and designing MEL strategies
• Conduct MEL capacity development support and keep up to date with latest thinking on evaluation and impact measurement.
• Any other duties as specified by line manager.

Duration: One year

Reporting:

• The M&E Specialist will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Master’s degree in a science course such as statistics, mathematics, computer science, economics, or related field. An advanced certificate in M&E, or statistics is an advantage.
• At least 6 years of experience with expertise research, project impact evaluation, and data analysis – quantitative and qualitative.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and/ performance monitoring plans.
• Proven success in designing & implementing project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
• A curious, creative & collaborative mindset, attention to detail, problem-solving attitude, an ability to work under pressure, adhere to tight deadlines & deliver high-quality work
• Fluency in English and French language (written and oral) is compulsory.
• Strong analytical skills with good problem-solving skills & creativity, supported by good writing skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and must possess the ability to deliver technically rigorous documents.
• Professionalism, cross-cultural competence, comfortable engaging in a global firm, a proven ability to work across multiple business functions and proficient at managing stakeholders
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies

Language:

• Fluency in English Language and French Language is required and
• Experience working in Francophone Countries is required

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An overview:

• The Advocacy & Knowledge Management Specialist will provide strategic inputs and operation support to implement the HCD+ strategic communication, knowledge management, and learning portfolio.
• He/she will produce high-impact deliverables - such as newsletters, case studies, discourse events, websites, knowledge-sharing events, social media, online resource platforms, and media campaigns as required. In addition, keep abreast of the latest trends in international and domestic policy, and assess and revise HCD+ policy and advocacy priorities, platform, and messaging—as and when necessary, including informing stakeholders of the latest global trends in Human Capital Development.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Communication & Knowledge Management Responsibilities

• Provide inputs into the development of strategies, processes, and initiatives
• Conceptualise, plan, manage, and execute successful knowledge-sharing events, including roundtables, seminars/webinars, workshops, conferences, and peer learning sessions.
• Provide analytical reviews, evidence-based opinion pieces, success stories, case studies, resources, guides and toolkits.
• Manage HCD+ brand and visual elements.
• Develop and manage the internal & external newsletter
• Engage partners and learning champions to lead the coordination of learning activities.
• Identify and curate technical content for the HCD+ website in collaboration
• Develop tools and initiatives to engage employees and improve performance.
• Develop communications products for both internal and external audiences
• Implement strategies to increase visibility and brand credibility among target audiences
• Lead the development of learning and knowledge sharing policies and/or standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure minimum standards and implementation across countries
• Manage the creation of knowledge products that showcase results and impact, to effectively profile HCD+ with donors, partners, civil society organizations and other stakeholders. This includes case studies, stories, reports, briefing notes, etc
• Other duties as assigned

Advocacy Responsibilities

• Oversee the HCD+ strategic endorsement process.
• Lead the development of strategic partnerships, campaigns and alliances with key stakeholders.
• Create strategies with key partners and stakeholders for efficiently mobilising resources to maximise the use of resources and prevent duplication of efforts.
• Engage key HCD+ stakeholders—partners, donors, and decision-makers—in high-level policy and advocacy, forums, meetings, and events.
• Provide strategic advocacy resources, including training, production and dissemination of tools and guidelines.
• Support HCD+ in building and nurturing advocacy-oriented strategic partnerships at global and regional levels.
• Identify and implement creative, efficient and effective ways to engage HCD+ audiences and stakeholders including through organising events such as field trips, missions, seminars, workshops, forums, guest lectures and seize conference participation opportunities in different thematic areas.
• Develop and produce communication and advocacy instruments and materials, including briefing materials, press releases, and articles and coordinate its dissemination through effective channels
• Other duties as assigned.

Duration: One (1) year.

Qualifications and Person Specifications

• A first degree in mass communications, public relations, literature, law, knowledge management or a related field.
• A Master's degree is an added advantage
• Over 6-8 years of work experience in a similar role with steadily increasing responsibility, with at least 5years in international development in research & analysis, communications, media, advocacy or knowledge management roles.
• Good qualitative and quantitative research skills and the ability to deliver technically rigorous documents.
• Professionalism and demonstrated experience working effectively with project teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including synthesising large amounts of information and repurposing messages for different audiences.
• High attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Cross-cultural competence, comfortable engaging in a global firm, a proven ability to work across multiple business functions and proficiency at managing stakeholders.
• Experience using technology as a medium for knowledge sharing and capacity building; iDocs, InDesign, Adobe, and other online based tools like Infographic, etc.

Language:

• Fluency in English Language and French Language is required and
• Experience working in Francophone Countries is required.