Job Positions at Nigeria Strenghtening Advocacy and Civic Engagement (SACE) for Monitoring and Evaluation Managers


Nigeria SACE, is a five-year program funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through a contract with Chemonics International. In its fourth year, the project seeks to hire a suitable and qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below: Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Location: Abuja Job Type: Full-time Responsibilities

  • The  Monitoring and Evaluation Manager  will be responsible for implementing and coordinating the project monitoring and evaluation system.
  • S/he will train staff and selected partners on M&E system operations, and collate data from technical staff and partners to update the system and perform analyses.
  • The post holder will work with the M&E Advisor and technical staff to develop performance monitoring indicators and implement databases, spreadsheets and the project MIS for M&E data collection,
  • The M&E Manager will support the monitoring of the performance monitoring plan as well as responding to USAID/Nigeria and USAID/Washington data requests
  • S/he will also support third party impact assessments and detail lessons learned and successes during SACE implementation.
Requirements The ideal Candidate will Possess the Following Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in project management or a related field and minimum of 5 years of professional experience is required; masters preferred.
  • S/he should ideally possess experience in democracy and governance sector projects, especially USAID-funded projects, highly desired.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, foster goodwill, and build coalitions with relevant groups, organizations, agencies, and businesses, private or public.
  • Strong attention to detail is required.
  • Experience in tracking and submitting M&E data is required, Preference is given for direct experience with M&E on USAID-funded projects.
  • Experience working with civil society organization and/or business management organization capacity building in Nigeria is highly desirable.
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and other software programs related to M&E, such as statistical management software managing data in management information systems (MIS), use of info-graphics, as well as expertise in internet-based research.
  • Solid writing and communication skills in English required. Skill in developing scopes of work and managing short-term consultants is preferred.
Note
  • Incomplete applications will not he considered.
  • The project strongly encourages applications from women, people with disabilities, and young people meeting the above qualifications.
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: [email protected] Applications should comprise a cover letter, a two-page capacity statement that addresses key skills possessed, and a curriculum vitae. Application Deadline: 14th April, 2017.