Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Manager at Save the Children Nigeria

Fixed Term Appointment Jobs

Oyo

Posted 2 years ago

Save the Children is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Manager

Ref No: 220008RR
Location: Oyo
Team / Programme: MEAL Team
Grade: 3
Employee Status: Fixed Term
Contract Length: 1 Year

About Save the Children: Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Save the Children is working in Nigeria because one in five children in Nigeria dies before their fifth birthday. About 40% of children miss out on school and have to work to survive while nearly 2 million children have lost one or both parents to an AIDS-related disease.

Job Requirements

Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Economics, Demography, Anthropology, Development Planning, Social Work, Epidemiology or related subjects of similar scope.
3-5 years of progressive experience of monitoring and evaluation (Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the development sector) in public health/nutrition or any large social sector programs.
In-depth knowledge of M & E techniques and methodologies including knowledge of conducting operations research, household surveys and qualitative assessments; data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
Proficient with analytical tools and softwares such as Stata, SPSS, MS Excel, etc.
Significant experience in leading teams and building M&E team capacity (developing training tools, training, coaching and mentoring)
Experience working in large and complex projects, split into multiple sites
Significant understanding of development of MIS and data and information management
Familiarity with knowledge management systems and approaches that foster a learning culture.
Familiarity with participative and inclusive accountability approaches
Highly developed influencing, communication, and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate technical issues effectively and persuasively.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches and children’s participation.