Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Job Summary

• The position is based in Maiduguri, Borno State and reports to the Area Coordinator. The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager is responsible for effective management and implementation of monitoring and evaluation component of all programs and projects in Borno state including both new and established, providing accountability and ensuring efficiency in project deliverables. 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead the operationalisation of M&E systems for Action Against Hunger programs to ensure compliance with donor and Action Against Hunger M&E standards.
• Ensure proper and timely implementation of Action Against Hunger M&E tools, activities, and reporting.
• Monitor all grant activities and ensure that the project complies with donor performance reporting requirements.
• Build the capacity of staff M&E through training, mentoring and coaching to ensure quality control of monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Ensure capitalization, learning and reporting of all projects activities in the mission.
• Represent the organization at national level and promote Action Against Hunger’s technical viewpoints, guidelines and methods of work.
• Provide adhoc support in management and administration of the electronic cash platform (Red Rose), develop TOR for assessments, internal reviews and validate project data.
• Draft quarterly reporting and general management of the mission accountability framework in Maiduguri.
• Contribute to the learning process through documentation of case studies and success stories and also support the mission annual beneficiary count process.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration or Computer Science, with relevant experience in information management including data analysis and GIS in emergency or development sector.
• Minimum of 4 years of previous experience working with NGOs covering multi-sector programming.
• Proven management and coordination skills (HR, projects, and stress management).
• Proven experience in a technical advisory role in monitoring and results management.
• Proven ability to translate analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy.
• Knowledge and experience in qualitative and quantitative data management techniques including proficient and skillful use of SPSS, STATA, EXCEL, Epi-info software.
• Experience in project monitoring and evaluation with special emphasis on activity monitoring, data management including data collection, analysis and storage.
• Excellent written and spoken English including the ability to write clear and engaging reports.
• Advanced knowledge of international humanitarian guidelines and standards.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a rapidly changing professional environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to the field sites.
• Familiarity with emergency donor reporting and regulations.