Nigeria: Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Advisor, Advocacy and Civic Engagement Project

Summary:

This position is contingent upon funding.

Position Summary: Pact seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Advisor for an anticipated USAID program in Nigeria to strengthen civil society. The Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Advisor will develop and maintain systems to collect and analyze information on inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact of the program. S/he will also conduct supportive supervisory visits to sub-grantees to observe, monitor, provide guidance and quality feedback on the use of data and lead all research activities.

Responsibilities/Job Description:

•Assist in the design and development of program specific Performance Monitoring Plans as well as Monitoring and Evaluation plans at Pact and partner levels.

•Responsible for the development of relevant M&E tools, formats and the provision of technical training for Pact's partner staff.

•Coordinate regular monitoring visits to partners and ensure the production of one consolidated report and agreed action plan for follow up response (inclusive of program, finance, grants).

•Monitor data collection, collation, storage, analysis and reporting ensuring that data is audit worthy. Where problems exist support partners in the identification of solutions to challenges faced.

•Monitor data entry process and ensure program is utilizing Pact's database.

•Responsible for reviewing regular program reports prepared by program staff for submission to USAID.

•Ensure program staff and senior management are using data collected to make informed and timely decisions related to program implementation

•Support program staff to implement their learning agenda (baseline, mid-term, final evaluations, etc.) This may include the identification of appropriate consultants to provide technical support.

•Contribute to program management through ongoing integration of M&E findings into program activities.

•Oversight of research staff conducting in-depth assessments of program activities.

Additional Qualifications**:

•A university degree in any the following or related fields: social science, international development, evaluation research, statistics, and economics.

•Minimum of five years’ 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.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org