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Role Purpose

• The primary objective of the post holder is to develop and implement an M & E framework that will maintain accountability standards and ensure effective monitoring, evaluation and learning of the REACH programme in Northern Nigeria.
• The post holder will develop and adapt M&E tools/approaches, build the capacity of the M& E Officers, provide support and guidance to the REACH Project team   clearly define M&E functions across the project states.
• The post holder will guide teams in achieving outcome/impact focused on  REACH   project and  accountability to beneficiaries, local government and non-government partners  in line with Save the Children’s and donor compliance requirements

Key Areas of Accountability
Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Develop and implement a framework for monitoring REACH  programme including: rapid assessment and baseline tools, project specific monitoring tools, approaches, staff and team responsibilities and frequency of monitoring and evaluation activities 
• Develop clear, systematic and feasible monitoring plans for the project, based on project logframe (including data collection-frequency and data management)
• Support REACH project staff to collect good quality monitoring data in a timely manner and collate/organize data received for reporting purposes
• Assist in data quality assurance and compliance with reporting requirements and their timely submission.
• Support field managers in conducting regular reviews of the project and ensure there is a clear process for staff/teams to raise concerns over programme progress and quality
• Supervise/oversee  ARSH programme monitoring activities
• Ensure that the project complies with SCI MEAL standard operating procedures including: the global quality framework, Global Initiative requirements, total reach and the advocacy measurement tool.
• Support the Deputy PDQ Director bringing together data and findings from the project to form a coherent basis for analysis of impact which promotes learning and strategy development.

Accountability
Work closely with the Accountability Advisor to:

• Ensure that accountability to beneficiaries becomes a core element and success indicator for the REACH program activities.
• Build on progress to date on integrating accountability to beneficiaries (and particularly children) within programmes through supporting the establishment of feedback mechanisms and producing information materials in a way which mainstreams accountability in the programme.
• Assess how beneficiaries can best be involved at every stage of the programme cycle.
• Develop regular trend analysis of complaints on the programme.

Learning
Work closely with the Knowledge Management Advisor to:

• Promote learning , particularly on issues of programme quality and advocacy
• Ensure that lessons learned are properly documented and are incorporated into programme implementation and design.
• Regularly produce and report on best practices and case studies.
• Participate in designing and implementation of studies, assessments and learning in coordination and cooperation with PDQ teams and programme staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post graduate degree in development, related social science or programme M&E
• Minimum 3 years  experience in developing and implementing M&E systems
• Previous experience of working on large scale programmes in development contexts
• Previous experience in leading teams and building M&E team capacity (developing training tools, training, coaching and mentoring)
• Experience of using statistical software.
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

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Role Purpose

• The Senior Gender Equality Advisor is responsible for supporting the integration of a strong gender equality perspective on the “Reaching and Empowering Adolescents to make Informed Choices for their Health” (REACH) project.
• This may include ensuring gender mainstreaming throughout the project’s results based management frameworks, strengthening and supporting gender equality strategies and facilitating gender equality capacity strengthening for field teams via training and tool development.  
• The post holder also provides technical support to the REACH project on gender equality, both remotely and via travel to work with field teams. Additionally, as part of this role, the Senior Gender Equality Advisor will work closely with Save the Children Canada and all members of the project team.
• In addition, as the focal person for gender for the country office will support the Deputy Director Programme Quality and Development in promoting gender mainstreaming.

Key Areas of Accountability
As a member of the REACH Project team, the Senior Gender Equality Advisor will:

• Demonstrate behaviours that are consistent with Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values and ensure their broader application by staff across the programme.
• Contribute to a conducive and productive work environment in a way that promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high quality technical assistance to REACH program delivery teams, building a solid evidence base to support the development implementation and evaluation of gender-transformative approaches 
• Supports REACH program staff and partners, as well as the Country Office team, to strategically integrate gender equality through training and knowledge sharing activities.
• Supports integration and collection of appropriate gender equality indicators and collaborates to monitor and evaluate to ensure that gender equality outcomes and results are achieved and documented, including for a baseline gender analysis.
• In collaboration with project staff, develop and pilot social and behavior change communication approaches, materials and tools.
• Support REACH program teams to review project deliverables and donor reports from a technical quality control perspective
• Creates high quality narrative reports and documents that are complete and timely.
• Supports the development and roll out of gender sensitive program/project management tools and results-based frameworks.
• Supports the development and implementation of the Save the Children International Gender Equality Principles and the roll out of Save the Children’s Gender Equality Program Guidance and Toolkit.
• When requested, represents the country office at relevant conferences and workshops.
• Build gender equality networks; Liaises with other donors, program staff of other agencies and members of Save the Children International as appropriate

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• A post graduate University degree in Social Sciences with academic training in women’s studies, gender and development or a relevant field.
• 5-7 years’ work experience with an international development organization, with focus on women and girls/gender equality programming.
• Proven experience working on normative change for gender equality and adolescent sexual and reproductive health in sensitive contexts
• Proven experience in designing, implementing and evaluating gender-transformative social and behavior change communication interventions
• Experience in implementing gender-transformative approaches to health
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting with minimal supervision
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Specific knowledge of international development and gender equality issues; experience engaging children and other community members on gender equality issues desirable.

Desirable:

• Strong organizational skills to work effectively to support multi-tasking.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and inspire others.
• Adaptability and flexibility to adjust to changing schedules and priorities.
• Effective critical information gathering to create accurate reports.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, in English.
• Excellent analytical skills, and demonstrated experience with gender analysis.
• Fluency in any one of Hausa or knowledge of related languages an added asset.
• Good familiarity, networking and working relationships with relevant organizations.
• Ability to travel within the country.
• Programming experience in the North of Nigeria.