• Direct and manage overall MEL activities of the program
• Ensure effective reporting, data collection, and monitoring systems are in place
• Coordinate with program teams to develop and update the Performance Monitoring Plans and work with the donor on its implementation and updating
• Ensure M&E quality and standards adhere to guidelines and industry standard good practices
• Track and analyze project indicators and other useful statistics to prepare high-quality, timely reports using the recommended formats and communication channels
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor community projects for compliance, efficiency in implementation, and overall satisfaction of beneficiaries and stakeholders
• Participate in the knowledge management system to capture relevant information that will inform decisions, support project reporting requirements, and foster learning within the project
• Design interventions to increase the flow and effectiveness (leading to behavior change) of information based on assessments
• Facilitate regular staff meetings to share experiences and lessons and to brainstorm ways of applying new learning

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in evaluation, development studies, economics, statistics, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in managing the M&E component of a donor-funded project.
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID rules and regulations is highly desired.
• Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods, survey design and implementation, and statistical data analysis is required.
• Familiarity with applying the Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) approach to management is desired.
• Experience working in Nigeria required.
• Fluency in English is required.

Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.