Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER) Manager at WaterAid Nigeria

WaterAid is an international non-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people break free from poverty and disease, unlock their potential and change their lives for good through improved access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid started its operation in Nigeria in 1995. Since then it has successfully executed several intervention programmes as outlined by its objectives and has made impact in the lives of the very poor. WaterAid with the country office in Abuja currently works in Bauchi, Enugu and Plateau States with funding from various donors and partners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER) Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 2 Years Fixed Term
Reports to: Head of Strategy, Programme Effectiveness & Learning (SPEL)
Travel: Potential travel to be determined as work demands.

Team description

• WaterAid Nigeria has recently completed its 2022-2027 country programme strategy which sets a 5-year building block towards delivering a more influencing-led programme over a 10-year horizon.
• This new country strategy rather than reflect a progression from previous country programme strategies, outlines key shifts and programme areas required to catalyze change and achieve maximum impact for our work in Nigeria.

Job purpose

• The primary purpose of this role is to support the implementation of WaterAid Nigeria’s country strategy and more specifically, Lagos Universality Programme by ensuring that all activities are properly included in realistic and achievable annual plans and to lead on the effective monitoring of the progress of Lagos programme implementation against objectives.
• The PME Manager will work in strong collaboration with Lagos programme team colleagues to ensure timely and accurate project monitoring and evaluation, quality assurance of programmes, learning and reporting.
• The role will work with programme team colleagues to develop and support the ongoing planning cycle (monthly, quarterly and annual), Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems, provide management information to support effective decision-making and support partners with effective planning, monitoring & evaluation systems, processes and practices.
• This position will ensure strong links between Lagos Universality Programme and CP wide Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting approaches with strong link with global M&E processes.

Accountabilities
Planning and Coordination:

• Working collaboratively with the Lagos State Team Lead and in direct coordination with the Head of Strategy, Programme Effectiveness and Learning, support the Lagos programme implementation team in the development and implementation of Lagos Universality Programme plans and budgets in line with the overall strategy
• Support Lagos State Team Lead in the development and implementation of annual plans in line with budgets and programme strategy
• Provide strategic support in managing the implementation system strengthening processes that build sustainability of institutions and stakeholders in the state

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Lead the conduct of periodic Post Implementation Monitoring Surveys (PIMS)
• Supervise regular data collection through implementing partners and ensure the quality of the data by random verifications and validations
• Provide technical and operational guidance/capacity strengthening to partner organizations on field monitoring, survey activities and database management in connection with WaterAid Lagos sub-office supported projects and programmes
• Support colleagues, implementing partners and sector actors in setting performance standards and developing systems, templates, tools and other support material to facilitate performance monitoring, planning, research, and outcome evaluation for the Lagos WASH sector and the effective and timely information flow between country, regional and global levels to increase efficiency and reduce ad-hoc information requests
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of all State Programme reports, the annual output verification exercise and the impact assessment at the end of the programme cycle in close collaboration with Strategy, Programme Effectiveness & Learning Department. Contribute to other reports as required
• Proactively monitor the Lagos Universality Programme as well and actively contribute to monitoring the overall CP’s Country Strategy and operational plan to promote the review and achievement of the CP strategic objectives
• Promote and monitor the mainstreaming of inclusion in WaterAid’s Lagos Universality Programme
• Conduct baseline surveys/ evaluations, and surveys, including engaging with consultants on analyses of results and quality of reports where required
• Record, manage and preserve monitoring and evaluation data in a safe and accessible way
• Proactively identify and implement improvements to monitoring & evaluation systems and processes

Ways of Working:

• The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.

Learning & Capacity Building:

• Generate organisational learning from monitoring and evaluation activities, document lessons learnt/case studies and share organisational learning with potential audiences and users – both internal and external to promote and replicate best practices across the organisation and sector
• Act as a super-user of the WaterAid Programme System software and its application; support its development, aligning it with global systems and core procedures. Ensure colleagues are trained and competent in its use, providing advice and support to others
• Contribute to effective learning and knowledge management in line with WaterAid’s overall approach
• Support the delivery of the country's strategic objective on research, learning and documentation
• Participate in, support or lead relevant capacity-building initiatives and workshops on PM&E targeting implementing partners

Person Specification
Essential Criteria:

• University Degree in Economics, Development Studies, Statistics, Research or other related field
• 8 years post NYSC experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation preferably in a WASH-focused INGO
• Good understanding of project planning cycle and management cycles
• Experience in community-based development and community voice/feedback mechanisms
• Strong knowledge in the development and use of software and database applications for programme monitoring & learning
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, negotiate and influence across teams in order to achieve the best outcome
• Proactive approach. Identifies issues and challenges, and seeks to resolve these in a timely manner
• Strong planning and organisational skills. Driven to meet deadlines
• Experience in building the capacity of others and facilitating learning in relation to planning, monitoring & evaluation
• Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these
• Experience with conducting data quality assurance and reviewing indicators for projects
• Good knowledge of data collection methodologies, tools and processes
• Experience in using quantitative and qualitative tools for carrying out monitoring and evaluation projects
• Skilled in analysis. Able to analyse information and make sound conclusions and decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate complex information clearly to others, and produce impactful reports and presentations
• Strong Excel, Microsoft Power BI, SharePoint, and General IT skills
• Experience of M&E in the water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) sector
• Knowledge/experience in knowledge management processes
• Understanding and experience in designing research projects to support monitoring, evaluation & learning

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of GIS and Geospatial analysis
• Strong Political Economy Analysis
• Strong knowledge of mWater.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  1st August, 2024.