Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Officer at Save the Children Nigeria

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Officer

Activities

• Develop robust MEAL plans, systems, processes, and tools for the project in line with SCI and donor requirements.
• Provide MEAL technical support to partners.
• Lead data collection efforts for the BHA project, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis to derive actionable insights and recommendations from project data.
• Execute quarterly monitoring and accountability activities to enhance project performance, including quality benchmarks and data quality assessments.
• Document data collection and analysis findings, contributing to comprehensive and informative reports.
• Ensure monthly updates to SCI’s Project Reporting Information Management & Evidence (PRIME) system, accurately reflecting project progress and achievements.
• Monitor program implementation, ensuring activities are carried out according to standards and protocols.
• Ensure the project implements the three pillars of Accountability – Information sharing, participation, feedback, and reporting – with relevant documentation.
• Assist in establishing robust accountability mechanisms, ensuring project participants’ voices are considered in project adaptation, design, and implementation.
• Conduct periodic community feedback and stakeholder meetings to gather input, feedback, and insights on the program, enhancing community engagement and promoting transparency and accountability.
• Actively engage in program learning initiatives, facilitating discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions among project teams.
• Support the archiving of project documents in the Resource Centre.
• Contribute to developing case studies and success stories for the project.
• Ensure risk assessments are conducted before any data collection involving children.
• Comply with SCI policies and practices related to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Undertake other tasks within the MEAL function as required by the line manager, adapting to project needs and challenges.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of a BSc or equivalent qualification in Economics, Statistics, Development Planning, Social Work, Demography, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Experience in implementing multisectoral interventions, including sectors such as Food Security and Livelihoods, MPCA, Health, Nutrition, and Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
• At least 3 years of experience working in MEAL for humanitarian/development organizations.
• Experience in implementing education programs in humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in analytical and visualization tools/software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical issues effectively and persuasively.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good knowledge of the local area and local language.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values, and principles, including rights-based approaches and children’s participation.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 13th November 2024. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Website:
Official Job Website: https://www.savethechildren.ne