Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Job in Nigeria at Creative Associates International

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Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

CODE: PRP49202

Location: Nigeria

Organisation: Creative Associates International

SACE—Strengthening the Capacity for Organizational Performance and Engagement

Communities in Transition Division

Start Date: Fall 2012

Position Summary:

•   The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for establishing and implementing an effective system to monitor progress, impacts and successes of project activities and performance at all levels.

•   The M&E Manager will also monitor all grant activities and sub-grantees and ensure that the project complies with USAID performance reporting requirements.

•   S/he will conduct impact assessments, baseline studies, surveys and need assessments to identify necessary changes and future project opportunities.

Reporting & Supervision: The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager reports to the Deputy Chief of Party.

Primary Responsibilities: – Makes operational decisions and manages the various components of the program dealing with M&E; – Manages data collection, analysis and reporting on performance indicators by project team members and project counterparts; – Develops the Project Management Plan setting out specific quantifiable performance indicators and targets for overall objectives and activities and establishing monitoring systems to measure project progress; – Leads writing of quarterly technical and financial reports and assists the COP in writing annual work plans; – Utilizes critical inputs, feedback, and assessments from evaluation partners to inform changes in program approaches and scale-up.

Required Skills & Qualifications: – Minimum of a bachelor's degree in social sciences, economics, international development, evaluation research, statistics, or a related field; – At least 5 years of experience in designing, managing and implementing results-based M&E activities; – Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data; – Experience working with an international development organization and knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines and tools for monitoring and evaluation, especially impact evaluation – Knowledge of USG and other donor contract, cooperative agreements, and grant regulations. S/he should be resourceful through technology, research skills, and relationship building and, with minimal supervision, be able to manage high volume work flow; – Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relevant computer software skills with proficiency in Excel and other data management systems.

Desired Skills & Qualifications: – Previous experience working on a USAID project on a similar role; – Experience in sub-Saharan Africa.

How To Apply:

If you are interested in working with the organisation and your skills and capabilities match the job profile, submit your application now.

Apply with your CV and cover letter.

Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please. Creative is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA).

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Job in Nigeria