Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, Accountability, and Adaptation (MELAA) Associate at Rise to Inspire Africa (RIA) Initiative

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, Accountability, and Adaptation (MELAA) Associate

Project Summary

• Rise to Inspire Africa (RIA) Initiative, in partnership with Fos Feminista and funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), is implementing the Sang Pour Sang project.
• This 18-month initiative focuses on addressing harmful social norms and fostering private-sector engagement to advance menstrual health, rights, and justice.
• The project will be implemented in Fufore, Yola North, and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State, targeting community and workplace transformation through advocacy, education, and collaboration.
• RIA is seeking a passionate and qualified individual to support the successful implementation of this impactful project.
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in community engagement, a strong commitment to gender equality, and the ability to drive meaningful changes at the grassroots level.

Job Overview / Summary

• The Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, Accountability, and Adaptation (MELAA) Associate will play a pivotal role in implementing the project’s MELAA framework.
• This position will focus on tracking project progress, measuring impact, and integrating adaptive strategies to enhance advocacy, community engagement, and policy influence efforts.
• The MELAA Associate will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, as well as documenting and reporting findings to ensure the project remains evidence-based, transparent, and responsive to stakeholder needs.

Reporting and Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to: Director of Program,
• Position directly supervises: Community Volunteers
• Indirect Reporting: Executive Director   
• Other Internal and/or external contacts:
• Internal: Operations teams
• External: Fos Feminista Colleagues, Other IPs in Adamawa and Abuja (ASVIOL, EVA), Government Ministries and Agencies, Private Sectors Players.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting accurate and reliable quantitative and qualitative data from project activities.
• Organize and maintain databases for project performance indicators, ensuring data is current and accessible for decision-making.
• Support the development and deployment of monitoring tools, including surveys, checklists, and focus group discussion guides.
• Contribute to organizing learning events, reflection workshops, and reviews to analyze progress and extract actionable lessons.
• Collaborate with the project team to adapt strategies and activities based on findings from monitoring, evaluation, and feedback processes.
• Document and share adaptive changes made during the project to improve outcomes and respond to emerging needs.
• Support participatory monitoring processes, involving community members and partners in evaluating project outcomes.
• Assist in implementing systems to collect and respond to feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders, ensuring their voices inform project adaptations.
• Help document advocacy activities and measure their impact, including policy changes, shifts in public discourse, and enhanced community engagement.
• Track developments in policies and social norms relevant to the project’s objectives and provide updates to the team.
• Prepare progress reports, incorporating visualized data (graphs, charts, infographics) to communicate effective findings to stakeholders.
• Document case studies, lessons learned, and best practices to support internal learning and external advocacy efforts.
• Assist in developing knowledge products for dissemination, including reports, briefs, and presentations for stakeholders and partners.            

Keys to Success:
The following will be instrumental to the success of the successful candidate:

• Continuously extracting insights from data and monitoring processes to inform project adjustments and enhance impact.
• Ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and proper documentation to maintain the integrity of project outcomes and reporting.
• Effectively analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Engaging actively with the project team, stakeholders, and community members to ensure participatory monitoring and alignment with project goals.
• Presenting findings clearly and concisely through reports, visuals, and case studies to facilitate decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Remaining flexible to evolving project needs, incorporating lessons learned, and adjusting strategies to maximize impact.

Qualifications
Education:

• Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.

Experience:

• A Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in advocacy, community engagement, or policy-oriented projects.
• Good knowledge of MEAL principles and tools.
• Experience working on menstrual health or gender-focused projects will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with participatory monitoring and accountability approaches.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, SQL,) and basic data analysis tools.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Key Competencies
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Basic understanding of social norms and advocacy frameworks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and processes.
• Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to speak fluently in Hausa and/or Fulfude.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 30th December, 2024. Qualified and interested candidates can: Click here to apply online. 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://ria-initiative.org/

Note:

Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.