Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa) is a Non-governmental, Non-for profit humanitarian/Developmental National organization which started in 2014. GHIV Africa is recruiting for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist: for an anticipated USAID-funded WASH project in the Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria.
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist
Qualification: MSC/MA/MBA
Location: Maiduguri, Borno-state,Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Years of Experience: 5 years
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- S/he will provide strategic guidance, vision, and management for successful monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)/Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) aligned with the program’s theory of change and results framework.
- S/he will supervise and train staff on their MEL/CLA roles and responsibilities and ensure the strategic and functional integration of all Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) activities. .
- S/he will oversee all MEL/CLA activities and provide technical direction and support, thereby ensuring the accurate reporting of results from program activities
- S/he will make operational decisions and manage the various components of the program dealing with MEL.
- S/he will lead in the conduct of baseline and routine data collection in all project intervention communities
- S/he will be responsible for developing and reporting to the donor on Key Performance indicators (KPIs) for the project and developing an electronic monitoring dashboard for the project.
- S/he will facilitate and support the use of MEL data and findings for decision making collaborative learning, and adaptive management.
- S/he will make recommendations on changes in program activities or management based on evidence from MEL and CLA.
- S/he will lead a system for continuous communication with relevant partners and demonstrate an ability to take critical inputs, feedback, and assessments from evaluation partners to inform changes in program approaches and scale-up.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor
Qualification
- Candidates must have an advanced degree or diploma, such as a PhD, master’s, or postgraduate diploma in a relevant field
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Social science, or a relevant field, with a preference for a second-class upper as an added advantage.
- S/he must be fluent in English.
- Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri Languages will be an added advantage
Experience
- A minimum of Five (5) years of working experience in a similar position in international donor-funded Water and Sanitation projects, preferably experience on USAID-funded WASH Project
- Experience in designing, managing, and implementing results-based MEL/CLA activities;
- Demonstrated relevant technical skills in developing and maintaining a Management Information System, using apps for data collection, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and maintaining dashboards for visualization of data in real-time.;
- Demonstrated experience in supervising and training staff and stakeholders on data collection
- Extensive knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work
- Excellent organizational as well as English oral and written communication skills
- Experience working in the North East, especially in Borno State, has an added advantage.
EMPATHY AND COMPASSION: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
INTEGRITY: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
RESILIENCE: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
PROBLEM-SOLVING: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.
GHIV AFRICA PSEA/GBV, AND CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICIES: The successful candidate shall comply and promote the PSEA/GBV, and Child safeguarding Policies at all course and all levels.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
GHIV Africa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Note: Women and Persons Living with Disability (PLWDs) are strongly advised to apply.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should click on the link below.
Application closing date:27/12/2024
- Due to the high volume of applications, no detailed feedback will be provided about your application; only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.
