Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Vacancy at Foundation for Resilient Empowerment and Development (FRED)


Posted on: Thu 15-04-2021

Foundation for Resilient Empowerment and Development (FRED) was founded in 2018. We are a global health and development Non Governmental Organization, focused on improving the growth and development of populations through strengthening governance and democratic processes, conduct of empirical research to generate evidence and through the implementation of sustainable programs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Description

  • The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will assist in the management of all aspects of monitoring, evaluation, learning and research for the programme.
  • She/he will be a member of a small team based in Abuja Federal Capital Territory and provide support to state offices.
  • The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will participate in all MELR activities and reports directly to the Director Monitoring and Evaluation but works collaboratively and closely with other thematic leads and M&E Consultants/Advisors.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL):

  • Manage the project-level M&E plans, including activities related to data collection, data entry, data management, and data analysis.
  • Support the development of qualitative and quantitative reports in line with reporting needs and requirements
  • Conduct project site visits to provide hands-on training to partner staff on how to capture and organize information for accurate documentation and reporting across different program areas including HIV, OVC, sexual and gender-based violence.
  • Conduct regular data quality checks in collaboration with other program staff
  • Support database officer to maintain FRED’s monitoring data information systems and support regular project reviews (including quarterly and annual) and reports development.
  • Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using relevant statistical packages and data visualization tools to produce reports.
  • Assist in the development of log frames and indicators for evaluations and impact assessments as necessary.
  • Assist in the integration of research, M&E findings, and other evidence into internal program learning.
  • Develop and execute external learning opportunities as they become available, such as training materials, publications, and case studies.
  • Coordinate and oversee the development of programmatic report for routine submission to donors/lead partners
  • Develop routine factsheet and project briefs to improve the visibility of the project for the organization
  • Strengthen the routine reporting of data from the Client Response Mechanism of the National Human Rights Commission
  • Build the capacity of staff in routine M&E implementation
  • Undertake other assignments from supervisor.

Results and Research:

  • Provide feedback on program team reports to facilitate the production of internal progress reports as well as contribute to donor reports.
  • Support the conduct of research, including desk and field research, as necessary for ongoing and prospective programming.

Job Requirements

  • A Master's degree in Public Health, Demography, Statistics, Information Technology, Monitoring and Evaluation or related field. Bachelor's degree / HND accepted with additional years of experience.
  • At least 5 years of directly relevant work experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning. Exceptional candidates with fewer years of experience will be considered.
  • Experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks within the international development and human trafficking and migration sphere.
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluating one or more of the following types of interventions: capacity building, technical assistance, policy analysis, policy advocacy and grant making; and targeting one or more of the following stakeholders: governments, civil society, media, and parliaments towards improvements in governance policy and practice.
  • Experience in analyzing and presenting data effectively for a wide range of audiences, with attention to detail and user profile.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and fast learner preferred.
  • Ability to work well under pressure to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment, as a team player.
  • Competency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and data visualization software packages (tableau, Microsoft PowerBI or similar)
  • Competency in statistical software package (SPSS, EPI-INFO, STATA, SAS or similar desirable).
  • Strong verbal, listening, writing, and intrapersonal skills essential for effective coordination among several institutions and staff involved in a broad range of activities.

Application Closing Date

7th May, 2021.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.