Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Consultant/ Specialist at Network For Health Equity and Development (NHED)

Department: Programmes
Reports To: National Program Manager/Technical lead

Job type: Contract

In line with our mandate we are recruiting a suitable and qualified M&E specialist to oversee some of our ongoing nutrition projects in several northern states.  

Job Purpose

The overall objective of this position is to support NHED to develop and operationalise a functional and comprehensive M&E for its nutrition projects with the aim of ensuring timely, informed and effective decision making.

Specific Objectives

• Identify gaps in the nutrition project M& E system and propose mechanisms for addressing these gaps.
• Facilitate the development of an M&E plan including;  the identification of key indicators and development of an M&E framework, development of harmonised data collections tools, reporting mechanisms and indicator dashboard.
• Share the M&E framework and tools to get feedback and reach consensus.

Scope of Work

1: Conduct a Gap Analysis

• Review existing M&E systems, tools and indicators in use, identify sources of data already available and reporting templates.
• Propose strategies in consultation with the project M&E staff and advisors on methodology for data collection and analysis, reporting frequency, and institutional arrangements

2: Development of a nutrition M& E plan

• Identify Key/relevant indicators for nutrition projects
• Develop an M&E framework
• Develop harmonised data collection and reporting tools ,processes and timelines
• Develop indicator dashboard to monitor progress
• Align M&E efforts to donor/client nutrition strategy
• Supervise and provide mentorship to staff.
• Support report writing and dissemination

 3: Strengthen coordination

• Liaise with the Program manager, project technical lead and M&E advisor on strategies to strengthen coordination between states.
• Facilitate the development of mechanisms for ensuring nutrition M&E issues are discussed during update meetings.
• Develop a learning platform to share lessons and best practises.

Key Deliverables

• Validation and Operationalisation of nutrition M&E plan including frameworks and tools.
• Established platform for routine collection, analysis and use of nutrition data by project staff.
• Indicator dashboard developed and staff trained on its use
• Platform established to reports on key indicators and data collected via the M & E system.
• Key stakeholders meetings scheduled to discuss routine data collected via M & E system - Enhanced use of data and knowledge to improve project outcomes

Education/Qualification and Experience of consultant

• Post-graduate level qualification in Nutrition, Public Health or any other related field(s).
• At least 6 years professional experience in Nutrition Information Management at local and international levels.
• Good knowledge of Nigeria nutrition landscape and programmes and related sectors.
• Proven experience (from previous similar assignments) in development of M&E plans, tools and frameworks.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in research methodologies, statistics, data collection and documentation
•  Demonstrated ability to develop data collection tools, conduct assessments and analyze data and write reports.
• Strong analytical thinking and excellent interpersonal skills , including the ability to work confidently across a variety of stakeholders and levels
• Strong communication, facilitation and negotiation skills
• Experience with working in team-based environment that require a grasp of cross-functional subject matters.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory; fluency in Hausa will be an asset.

Travel
The Consultant is expected to travel to project states to meet with state teams, and participate in meetings and provide mentorship. Travel costs under this consultancy will be covered by NHED according to its Standard Operating Procedures