Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Manager at WaterAid

In this role, you will support the implementation of WaterAid Nigeria's country strategy and more specifically, Lagos Universality Programme by ensuring that all activities are properly included in realistic and achievable annual plans and to lead on the effective monitoring of progress of Lagos programme implementation against objectives.

You'll also

• Support Lagos State Team Lead in the development and implementation of annual plans in line with budgets and programme strategy
• Provide strategic support in managing the implementation system strengthening processes that builds sustainability of institutions and stakeholders in the state.
• Provide technical and operational guidance/capacity strengthening to partner organizations on field monitoring, survey activities and database management in connection with WaterAid Lagos sub office supported projects and programmes.
• Proactively monitor the Lagos Universality Programme as well and actively contribute to monitoring the overall CP's Country Strategy and operational plan to promote the review and achievement of the CP strategic objectives.
• Generate organisational learning from monitoring and evaluation activities, document lessons learnt/case studies and share organisational learning with potential audiences and users - both internal and external to promote and replicate best practices across the organisation and sector.
• Act as a super-user of the WaterAid Programme System software and its application; support its development, aligning it with global systems and core procedures.
• Ensure colleagues are trained and competent in its use, providing advice and support to others.

To be successful, you'll need to meet the following criteria.

• University Degree in Economics, Development Studies, Statistics, Research or other related field
• 8 years post NYSC experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation preferably in a WASH focused INGO.
• Good understanding of project planning cycle and management cycles
• Strong Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Sharepoint, General IT skills
• Experience of M&E in the water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) sector
• Knowledge / experience in knowledge management processes
• Understanding and experience of designing research projects to support monitoring, evaluation & learning
• Experience in community-based development and community voice/feedback mechanisms * Strong knowledge in the development and use of software and database applications for programme monitoring & learning
• Experience with conducting data quality assurance and reviewing indicators for projects
• Good knowledge of data collection methodologies , tools and processes * Experience in using quantitative and qualitative tools for carrying out monitoring and evaluation projects
• Skilled in analysis. Able to analyse information and make sound conclusions and decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate complex information clearly to others, and produce impactful reports and presentations. *
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, negotiate and influence across teams in order to achieve the best outcome.
• Knowledge of GIS and Geospatial analysis
• Strong Political Economy Analysis
• Strong knowledge of Water