M&E Coordinator at Plan International

JOB DESCRIPTION                               
                             
Position       Grade    C2

November
Reports to    CO MERL Manager
Purpose:      The purpose of this role is to co-ordinate all M&E efforts across  Plan International Nigeria’s  Humanitarian programmes in line with International best practices and relevant guidelines and to coordinate the operationalization of effective and appropriate systems and processes for measuring impact, learning and reporting across the organization

Dimensions of Role
Communicates widely within Plan International Nigeria, Lake chad region and with local implementing partners. The post holder will ensure the establishment and coordination of a systematic Monitoring and evaluation system for all Plan International Nigeria’s Humanitarian projects. The post holder will interface and support team leads and members and provided Humanitarian MERL coordination. The role requires strong facilitation and organisational skills along with the ability to analyse and communicate complex information to all stakeholders.

Key End Results and typical Responsibilities
Programme development & Quality Management
In collaboration with the Field Teams, ERM, MERL Manager, Lake chad MERL specialist, team leads and sector Specialists, the M&E Coordinator will:

• Oversee the development and implementation of humanitarian program M&E plans to capture project performance and results, including data reporting, tool development, assessments, and all Humanitarian monitoring and evaluation activities
• iDevelop and oversee data flow pattern for humanitarian programs that will ensure timely data collection and reporting
• Ensure M&E-specific elements of staff and local partner capacity strengthening plans are successfully implemented
• Report results of M&E activities to donors by providing written documentation about progress toward achieving indicators/targets, as appropriate
• Provide coordination and supervision on M&E to ensure technical integrity to achieve program goal and corresponding objectives and targets
• vEnsure high-quality implementation, in close collaboration with the Project/unit heads, sector Specialists, and consistency in protocols, information and reporting systems
• viCoordinate evaluation/research/survey efforts, to monitor and evaluate project interventions, document results and provide feedback to stakeholders to guide decision-making
• vEnsure that all project establish and maintain community feedback mechanisms
• Lead efforts to utilize training monitoring systems to track and monitor trainers and participants at training events to facilitate follow-up and recordkeeping
• Utilize the training data collected to inform strategic decision-making and project planning
• Conduct targeted evaluations and operations research, including design, data collection, management and analysis
• Ensure quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audits
• Cultivate strategic M&E relationships and alliances, and represent M&E activities in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations
• Ensure relevant data is entered into organization-wide data management system designed to capture, analyse, and disseminate project data
• Ensure teams are meeting up with reporting deadlines
• Promote and support the dissemination of project information among the project team
• Supervise humanitarian MERL staff (MERL officers and data management officers) across different projects

Human Resource Development

• Supports the orientation, on-going development/training and builds capacity of Humanitarian MERL staff and local partner staff to ensure a high level of expertise in line with organizational requirements.
• Monitor the team’s performance against the agreed organizational standards and ensure that problems are identified and resolved

Learning and knowledge management

• Shares information within the Humanitarian team about M&E findings and lessons learnt in a systematic timely manner.
• Shares information within the humanitarian team about M&E approaches and supports the documentation of lessons learnt, approaches and good practices.
• Facilitates processes for internal and external knowledge sharing among programmes teams and supports such processes
• Participates in national, regional networks and meeting as requested.

Resource Mobilization
Support resource mobilization efforts of proposal writing and related engagement.

Dealing with Problems

• Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from internal and external stakeholders and remain calm and resilient in the face of pressure.
• Manage multiple and work with distant colleagues to form a virtual efficient administration team;
• Use Plan procedures to settle conflicts among colleagues.
• Resolve problems that are not covered by established process.
• Analyse possible causes of problems and suggest solutions to get them resolved.
• Refer, whenever necessary, the case to the ERM and MERL Manager for consideration.

Communications and Working Relationships:

• Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact
• Prepare and submit relevant information for programme reports and proposals for domestic and international consumption.
• Provide timely responses concerning queries linked with relevant projects or programmes.
• Report to the CO MERL Manager
• Provide advice and support to Plan International Nigeria’s Humanitarian programme delivery and resource mobilization.
• Work with other members of the programme units to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery. 

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Knowledge:
Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors’ degree and 5 years of work experience in monitoring and evaluating large multi-year international development programs, with a robust M&E component. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Skills & Knowledge
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, research, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and presentation.
• iDemonstrated strong coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple counterparts in private, public and NGO sectors.
• Strong understanding of M&E, policy and compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English including excellent facilitation skills and demonstrated technical writing skills for publication.
• Familiarity with M&E for protection projects including the Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS).
• Strong PM&E knowledge and skills
• Skills in digital data collection and management
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Strong technical skills, including ability to process and analyze data using one or more statistical software packages
• Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel both within and outside the country

Behaviours:

• Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of the team and with stakeholders
• iHolds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
• Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organisational development.
• Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
• iLeads by example to motivate high performance of others
• Very strong commitment to continuous learning

Physical Environment and Demands
Travel to Humanitarian Programme States and activities is required as necessary to ensure that programme are effectively monitored
Travel abroad may be necessary as per regional office requirement and request.

Level of Contact with Children:
Medium to low contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have medium to low contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.