Monitoring & Evaluation Officer – Zamfara – Save the Children

To assume a lead technical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective and appropriate Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Systems for all project activities in coordination with the project management teams, and in line with SC guidelines and best practices.

Qualifications:
Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management; 3 years of direct experience of monitoring and evaluation related to one or more of these fields: health, girl child education, child protection, child survival and development, basic education and gender quality programming; Strong analytic skills and an understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence-based learning. Demonstrated ability to design, commission, and manage assessment methodologies and evaluation; Good understanding of media and communication; Computer literacy; Ability to build support from staff across teams and across members, and to build the capacity of others; Proven ability to coordinate effective resource allocation to ensure quality programs; Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set priorities, manageable 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; Experience of working within budget constraints; Commitment to SC Canada’s mission, values and approach (includes child protection, equal opportunities and 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
Professional qualification at Bachelors level, HND or equivalent in Epidemiology, Statistics, Data Management, psychology or any social sciences OR Any other relevant Qualification with experience doing M&E for 3 years; Experience of qualitative research techniques; Experience in international development; Experience in working with CBOs; Fluency in Hausa language

HOW TO APPLY:
Kindly send your C.V and qualifying statements to: Nigeria.ProgramsVacancy@savethechildren.org on or before June 12, 2015 explaining why you are suitable for the position you are applying for. State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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