Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

 

Job ID: 19000370

Locations: Lagos, Uyo-Akwa Ibom and Cross-River

Reports to: Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator (state)

 

The Role

To ensure implementation of the M&E plan for STEER including monitoring progress against planned activities, critical milestones and targets as well as providing support and guidance to partners M&E officers and government counterparts to ensure highest possible quality data collection, data management and reporting.

 

Qualifications and Experience

Key Areas of Accountability:

Assist the M&E Coordinator in all aspects of programme monitoring by periodic data collection, data verification and data analysing from partners

Assist and participate in preparation and the process of programme’s outcome level situation and impact studies (baseline and end-line)

 

Skill & Experience

Essential:

Training in quantitative methodologies, including database management.

2-3 years of direct experience of monitoring and evaluation related to one or more of these fields: health, HIV, nutrition and/ or economics.

Strong analytical skills and an understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence-based learning.

Computer literate.

Ability to support CSOs across board by building their capacity.

Planning skills, including ability to think creatively and set priorities, manage work plans and evaluate progress.

Strong communications skills (both written and verbal).

The ability to analyse complex data and summarise it for a range of different audiences.

Commitment to SC’s mission, values and approach (includes child protection, equal opportunities, health, and safety).

Commitment to support cross-organisational initiatives.

Commitment to team working and understanding of how to contribute.

Ability to operate within a predominantly administratively self-servicing environment. 

 

Desirable:

A Degree qualification or equivalent in Public Health, Social Science, Statistics, Economics or related discipline

Experience working with in Systems Strengthening programs to support vulnerable children.

Experience of qualitative research techniques

Experience in international development

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)

 

Accountability:

Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility

High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations

Holds self and others accountable

 

Ambition:

Creating best-in-class EA function

Future-orientated, thinks pro-actively

 

Collaboration:

Working effectively with stakeholders to achieve common goals

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners

Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

 

Creativity:

Designing more effective admin systems

Willing to take disciplined risks

 

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

Contract length: 3 Month

 

Application Closing Date

4th October, 2019.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should: