Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Coordinator

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Coordinator

TechnoServe Nigeria - Lagos

Posted: Feb 22nd, 2019

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries.

Responsibilities

Primary Purpose:

Under the overall guidance of the MEL Manager, the MEL Coordinator will be focused on activities and technical details of project implementation, monitoring and evaluation in coordination with the Program Director. S/He will serve as the lead on project specific assessments (in accordance with the donor) and serve as a MEL Coordinator in the project assessment.

The MEL Coordinator will organize and implement data collection and analysis for the program. This includes recording and monitoring training efficacy and progress towards program goals through our digital M&E system, Catalyst. It should be understood that the tasks outlined below are the key responsibilities, but the candidate is expected to perform any tasks that are necessary within the context of the evolving needs of the project.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead on the development of Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks and Performance Monitoring Plan.
Plan and oversee MEL data collection and analyze such data to ensure relevancy and accuracy on a regular basis.
Support the program management to integrate MEL data into program planning.
Share analyses and trends with project team members to help synchronize project decision-making processes with MEL results;
Monitor, review and analyze reports for impact evaluation.
Recommend changes to performance monitoring and work plans.
Supervise the data collection and management process from primary data source to final reporting to ensure quality.
Develop and manage a data quality assessment system for the program.
Conduct periodic data verification exercises and provide feedback with recommendations for improvement.
Ensure databases are updated regularly.
Supports the documentation of best practices and facilitate the use of such data to drive program design and decision making. Produces information to share lessons earned and for advocacy purposes.
Any other tasks that may be assigned.

Minimum: B.Sc/B.A
Experience: 5-7 year(s)

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Negotiable
Expires: 22-03-2019

General Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, agricultural sciences or other relevant fields, A Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.
5 years of experience related to monitoring and evaluation required.
Ability to develop well written, cohesive analyses and reports.
Excellent communication, analytical and strategy skills.
Proven experience with relationship building and team building skills.
Experience with relevant software packages, including Microsoft Excel and SPSS.
Experience in using Catalyst will be an added advantage.

Desired Skills:

Self-starter, energetic, and friendly
Comfortable with new ways of thinking and working.
Engages people and empowers them to deliver on promises.
Maintains integrity and personal reputation.
Ability to analyze complex issues and propose solutions.
Reviews information quickly and does not hesitate to try out solutions
Passionate about knowledge learning and sharing.