Job Title: Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Location: Jos Nigeria
Employer: Search for Common Ground (SFCG)
Summary of SFCG Nigeria:
Since 2003, SFCG has worked through its multi-media division, Common Ground Productions, in Nigeria, from 2004 to 2008 producing and broadcasting a TV series targeting a youth audience. In 2010, SFCG began building its engagement in Nigeria, initiating a multi-year conflict transformation program, utilising media and support to civil society in order to expand and deepen the impact of the Common Ground approach in Nigeria. SFCG has established a permanent presence in Abuja as an operational base for a number of initiatives comprising the country program. SFCG works to support peaceful resolution of conflict in the areas of Nigeria such as the Niger Delta and Jos.
SFCG-Nigeria recently began an 18-month project which focuses on Support in Promoting Building a Peace Architecture in Jos.
Summary of Position: The Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for all monitoring quality assurance, indicator tracking, and evaluation activities.
Responsibilities:
The Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager's duties include, but are not limited to:
• Coordinate day–to-day research, design, monitoring, and evaluation activities of SFCG's programme in the Jos;
• Coordinate and manage external evaluation contracts and teams;
• Conduct baseline research and follow-up evaluations of projects based on existing indicators and objectives;
• Maintain a database to ensure all programme outputs and results are accurately recorded and coordinated;
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports on activities, outputs, and relevant outcome indicators to the Project Manager;
• Provide timely quality support and coaching to the different project leaders to meet their specific DM&E needs;
• Participate in and contribute towards internal evaluation processes; and
• Be directly engaged in the continuing development of the organisation, its mission, and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge.
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
The Position Holder will possess:
• A minimum of five (5) years of work experience carrying out design, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies;
• At least two (2) years of field-based data collection and analysis experience;
• A Master's degree in a related field;
• The demonstrated technical capacity to provide support and guidance to project and partner staff on design, monitoring, and evaluation;
• Experience in designing M&E organisation-wide systems;
• Experience in designing M&E methodologies and tools, and the ability to coach and train others in their use;
• The demonstrated capacity to coordinate and implement evaluations, including experience developing evaluation terms of reference, recruiting, training and managing a diverse team;
• Proven experience and knowledge of the logical framework approach and results framework planning and evaluation methodologies;
• Extensive experience analysing, interpreting, and reporting on M&E results so that lessons can be learned and incorporated into programming;
• The ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing;
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills;
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality;
• The ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment;
• The ability to multi-task and work to meet tight deadlines; and
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as web browsers.
Desirable competencies include:
• Prior experience as a trainer;
• Knowledge of participatory methods in M&E;
• Experience working internationally and specifically in conflict/fragile state environments;
• Prior experience with the use of media in a conflict resolution or developmental context; and
• Knowledge of data analysis software (e.g. SAS, SPSS).
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, with excellent benefits.
Application Hints: Please be sure to include minimum salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date, and to mention where you found this posting. No phone calls please.
Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
Deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2013.
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