Nigeria Northern Education Initiative (NEl) Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M and E) Advisor

Nigeria Northern Education Initiative (NEl) Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M and E) Advisor

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the under listed position in a USAID funded project.

BACKGROUND:

Nigeria Northern Education Initiative (NEl) is a USAlD-funded project whose aim is to strengthen state and local government capacity to deliver basic education services by addressing key issues in the management, sustainability; and oversight of basic education.The project will also increase the access of orphans and vulnerable children to basic education and services such as health information and counseling in Nigeria’s two northern states of Bauchi and Sokoto.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M and E) Advisor:

The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor will be responsible for overseeing all NEl M&E activities, conducting overall program M&E, and building capacity of staff and partners.

REPORTING & SUPERVISION:

The Senior M&E Advisor will be based in Bauchi and will report to the Chief of Party.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Based on project results and standard, develop appropriate models and tools for data collection, analysis, and synthesis.
• Train staff in the use of these M&E models and tools.
• Develop and implement project level performance monitoring plans for gathering, reporting, and ana­lyzing performance data.
• Work closely with the management team to ensure that plans capture the scope and content of NEl results and objectives.
• Ensure technical coordination of state-level M&E activities and obtain support from directorates and local government authorities as needed.
• Work closely with the Chief of Party and M&E Advisor to manage support staff and consultants as needed to ensure the feasibility, appropriateness and timelines of all M&E plans and interventions in Sokoto state.
• Ensure the timely production, coordination, and reporting of all state-level data: quarterly reports, M&F data, financial information, etc.
• Participate in regular meetings and maintain regular communication with state level team counterparts, and with the Chief of Party, to ensure coherent planning, M&E practices, and project troubleshooting.
• Represent the project in major state meetings and events as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant must have Bachelor’s degree/Higher National Diploma (HND) in Statistics or related fields with at least 7 years cognate experience.
• Thorough knowledge of MS office application, including power point and Excel
• Good English communication skills (oral and written) and fluent in Hausa Language,   working knowledge of USAID funded projects and other donors.
• Required good interpersonal skills, flexibility in work and a team player attitude.

METHODS OF APPLICATION:

Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) with an application letter as a single file addressed to:-

The Acting Chief of Party, Nigeria Northern Education Initiative (NEI) on or before 10^th June, 2011. For Senior M&E Advisor, send to: neimeadvacancyinbauchi@yahoo.com 

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.