Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, Humanitarian at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, Humanitarian

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Project Coordinator
Line Management: None
Grade: 7

Job Purpose

• The post holder will provide technical support and guidance in meeting the monitoring and evaluation requirements of the ActionAid Nigeria humanitarian projects at all levels.
• S/he will develop strategy and expertise on the results framework, key milestones, and monitoring & evaluation plan for the project.
• The M&E Advisor will also with support from the ActionAid Nigeria’sImpact Assessment and Shared Learning Manager ensure that the project teamworkis in compliance with the Organization’s CSP including M&E frameworks and systems.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work with the project team to develop specific M&E framework for the Northeast.  projects.
• Work withproject team to ensure M&E plan meets the projectlog frameindicators.
• Support and contribute to the development of innovative knowledge management systems and communication across theproject and other related projects.
• Supports M&E operations throughout the life of projects in Northeast.Meeting regularly with the Project Coordinator, to troubleshoot problems, identify solutions and flag best practice.
• Actively promote and support shared learning at organisational and inter-organisational levels.
• Share and contribute to the development of innovative knowledge management and shared learning initiatives within the work streams of ActionAid Nigeria.
• Implementprogramme and organisation learning activities of AAN.
• Support Project Coordinatorsto produce reports in partnership with other members of the team.
• Support strengthening capacities for improving documentation, monitoring and learning on the project
• Support in the management and administration of the AAN Management Information System

Person Specifications
Education / Qualifications:

• First Degree in Arts / Humanities or Social Sciences is essential.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies is desirable.

Experience:

• At least five (5) years’ post NYSC experience in monitoring and evaluation is essential.
• Experience on monitoring, evaluation and learning preferably on WFP related project is essential.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation skills and familiarity with the range of approaches and methods currently being deployed in the development sector with focus on feminist M&E is essential.
• Experience in community-based work and use of various participatory M&E tools is essential.
• Experience in the use of SPSS tool is essential.
• Experience working with international development organizations is desirable.

Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent working knowledge of Data information systems as well as Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general). 
• Ability to maintain donor relationship and accountability in line with funding policies and standards.
• Experience in facilitating training/meetings.
• Excellent Skills in Programme Information Management.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills. 
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills.
• Excellent (proven) interpersonal skills.
• Proven Leadership Qualities.

Remuneration
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment.

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their completely filled Application form in an MS Word attachment to: Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org using the Job Title and Location (e.g., Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, Humanitarian – Maiduguri) as the subject of the mail.

Click here to download the application form (Docx.)

Note

• Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
• Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
• While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.