Women Development Association for Self Sustenance (WODASS)
Women Development Association for Self Sustenance (WODASS) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-religious and non-political organization, founded in 1985. Our Mission is to improve the
socio economic status of women and their families through effective capacity building and service delivery for self-sustenance. Under the Empower Her project from the Global Affairs Canada
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Location: Bauchi
Employment Type: Full-time (Two years)
ABOUT THE ROLE
The State PMER Officer will drive the collation and management of quantitative and qualitative data required to monitor progress of WODASS work against agreed plans and priorities in the state. The role will build collaborations with internal and external stakeholders and partners (state government, LGA and community level) to assure that the quality of data generated by these partners for periodic reporting on programme implementation to WaterAid and grant funders is a credible measure of programme performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning
- Support the development and implementation of state programme annual plans and priorities in line with budgets and programme strategy.
- Provide support in conducting state level effectiveness review sessions.
- Support planning, implementation of all state project level workplans and budgets
- Participate and provide technical support to state level engagements on monitoring and evaluation.
- Support partner capacity assessments, partner capacity building and nurturing to build strong partnership to support delivery of state programmes.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Support full implementation and integration of global PMER requirement and standards across all areas of WANG’s work; make regular inputs to WODASS Programme System (WAPS) as may be required.
- Prepare result frameworks for all new projects in the state and actively track,document and update indicators with project achievements on a regular basis.
- Ensure project implementation compliance to WODASS Standards
- Ensure that data collection and reporting processes and tools align with national protocols and architecture for reporting WASH sector data.
- Actively support the execution of Post Implementation Monitoring Surveys(PIMS) and verification exercises to measure functionality of WASH assetsprovided through WaterAid support in the state.
- Actively participate in the conduct of research / baseline surveys/ evaluations and engaging with consultants on the analysis of results and quality of reports where required.
- Develop protocols and build collaborations for the use of these or recording, managing and preserving data generated from the state programme in a safe and accessible way
Reporting
Build capacity of institutional and community partners to use these tools for effective reporting and supervise regular data collection from partners.
- Generate data required to shape advocacy, campaigns and influencing activities targeted at improving WASH access in the state.
- Collaborate with the Programs and colleagues to prepare and submit periodic reports (monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- University Degree/qualifications with strong statistics component or similar in Statistics.
- Five (3) years’ work experience, ideally with a local / international NGO or research centre performing a role with strong M&E component.
- Demonstrable experience in the use of research analytical tool for project implementation
- Strong competence and understanding of development programme management approaches
- Prior experience working in the WASH sector would be a distinct advantage
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly and persuasively
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Commitment to WaterAid values and a working style that reflects these Desirable criteria:
- Experience working on a donor grant funded project
- Knowledge of and experience implementing WASH Action Plan
Commitment
Equal opportunities
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or socialsituation.
Safeguarding
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our globalwork, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying,harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and
we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Apply
If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, kindly apply by sending your resume and cover letter to wodass.or[email protected] using the job title as subject of the mail.
Closing date for this application is 9th April, 2025
