Latest Job Vacancies at Women for Women International (WfWI) for Monitoring and Evaluation Managers
Women for Women International (WfWI) - In countries affected by conflict
and war, Women for Women International (WfWI) supports the most
marginalized women to earn and save money, improve health and
well-being, influence decisions in their home and community and connect
to
networks for support. By utilizing skills, knowledge, and
resources, she is able to create sustainable change for herself, her
family, and community.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the vacant position below:
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Location: Jos, Plateau
Purpose
- The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager oversees the
successful implementation of WfWI - Nigeria country office’s monitoring
and evaluation activities through implementation of established M&E
strategies and guidelines.
- The M&E Manager will work in coordination with the Social
Empowerment Manager, Economic Empowerment Manager and other relevant
positions to ensure quality data collection, analysis and reporting to
HQ.
- The M&E Manager reports to the Country Director and is a member of the WfWI - Nigeria Senior Management Team.
Responsibilities and Duties
Program Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Develop field level framework and schedule of implementation for
all components of the M&E system, in accordance with WfWI
strategies and guidelines.
- Coordinate closely with relevant program managers to facilitate the staff use of, and training in, all M&E forms.
- Promote a culture of “Lessons Learned” and best practices of
M&E activities, ensuring that data and processes are discussed in
appropriate forums and in timely fashion for effective use in field
activities.
- Oversee data collection, training of staff and contractors in
M&E activities and tracking of program participants and graduates.
- Coordinate special evaluations, impact studies, and community assessments as needed.
- Carry out regular field monitoring visits to oversee program
activities and identify areas where adjustments are needed for better
M&E reporting.
- Compile reports on key M&E activities to fulfill
data/information requests from the country office and the Global
Programs Unit in HQ, and maintain accurate records of communication.
- Work in collaboration with the Director Monitoring, Evaluation
and Research in the Washington DC (USA) headquarters to ensure that
M&E activities in Nigeria are aligned with WfWI’s global strategic
plan.
- Manage and provide guidance to the M&E team and other
country office staff in the implementation of all monitoring and
evaluation activities, programs and strategy.
- Coordinate with Social Empowerment Manager, Economic Empowerment
Manager and Finance and Logistics Manager to ensure that M&E data
is integrated into all country planning, programming, and reporting.
- Prepare weekly work plans and monthly reports for submission to the Country Director.
- Participate in country office strategy development and fundraising activities
- Prepare operational planning, representing the Monitoring and
Evaluation Department, keeping team members informed of all changes in
program strategy, policy, guidelines and expectations.
Personnel Management:
- Conducts performance management and direct reports in line with
Women for Women International’s performance management framework,
including the setting of annual performance objectives, development
plans, performance appraisal and regular 1:1 meetings to review progress
throughout the year.
- Conduct weekly M&E departmental meetings and oversee time
and attendance and work planning and scheduling of all staff in the
M&E department.
- Develop and implement a capacity building plan for the M&E
department staff according to need; provide on-the-job training,
coaching and support as required.
Budget Management:
- Responsible for the efficient and effective use of the country office M&E budget.
- Ensure that expenses are reviewed and approved according to budget and need.
- Review monthly “budget vs. actual” reports to track actual expenditures against projected budget and address changes needed.
- Provide required documentation to Finance department as needed.
- Participate in new budget development and annual operational budget planning for the M&E department.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Sciences or related
discipline. [Note: significant number of years of relevant work
experience may be considered in lieu of a Masters degree but a minimum
of a Bachelor’s degree is required.]
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to present complex data
and analysis in a clear way; excellent attention to detail required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well as a
part of a team and to interact professionally with culturally and
linguistically diverse staff and participants.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, and under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Ability and willingness to travel within Nigeria and internationally as required.
- Minimum of 7 years work experience in a relevant field (M&E/
field research/ statistics/ cooperative management/ development/
poverty reduction programs and related fields), preferably within the
INGO sector, of which at least 3 years at managerial level.
- Proven experience of using participatory tools and methodologies
for program identification, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
- Understanding and experience of gender issues and commitment to addressing gender inequalities in all areas of responsibility.
- High level of fluency in English (speaking, reading, writing) and fluency in Hausa language
- Excellent computer skills including working with Microsoft Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and Email applications. Database/data entry and
analysis experience is required.
- Experience using statistical software preferred.
- Experience with electronic data collection preferred.
Note: Only short listed applicants will be invited for interview. No telephone inquiries please.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV's and cover letter and 3 professional references to:
[email protected] Please specify "Monitoring and Evaluation Manager" in the subject line.
Application Deadline: 12th May, 2017.