Yiaga africa is inviting application for qualified person for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation officer.

At Yiaga Africa Initiative, we seek an exceptional candidate to join our Knowledge Management and Learning Department (KML) as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.

Yiaga Africa is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Yiaga Africa does not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse, or any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager, the M&E Officer will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring high-quality and timely inputs and ensuring that the project maintains its strategic vision and that its activities achieve its intended outputs in a cost-effective and timely manner. The M&E Officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities of the Project; assisting the Project Manager in preparing Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress and will, monitor the project activities regularly, developing and maintaining the MIS of the Project and will be responsible for the collection & analysis of different data about the project activities.

If you have the required skills and experiences to excel as an M&E Officer in our organisation, do apply now!

The position is for twelve (12) months, subject to renewal based on performance and funding availability. They are expected to work for 40 hours a week. The position has a competitive salary as obtainable in the industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Develop and facilitate project monitoring and evaluation systems at all organisational levels.
- Develop and review the logical project framework and recommend further improvement of the analytical framework.
- Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results.
- Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring that data is high-quality and audit worthy.
- Analyze lessons learnt for quality and accountability.
- Provide technical support/guidance to programs in monitoring methodologies, good practice and reporting responsibilities.
- Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly and annual and other reports to the management team.
- Identify and formulate monitoring and evaluation findings, lessons learned, and recommendations to be integrated.
- Effective implementations of monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies.
- Develop baseline data for each project component and all project indicators.
- Prepare and maintain the database.
- Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annually on all project activities to the project managers and Director of programs.
- Prepare issues to log and risk assessment for projects.
- Organize and conduct training on monitoring and evaluation for the project.
- Perform other duties as required by the line manager.

Applications closed on August 8th 2022

How to apply

Interested candidates should fill out the job application form and upload their detailed resume containing their LinkedIn ID, Age, Address and the contact of referees in MS Word documents through this link:

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Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the values and ethical standards of Yiaga Africa.
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of Yiaga Africa.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while considering special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships.
Plans coordinate and organise workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines.
Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support.

Knowledge Management and Learning

In-depth knowledge of MIS, M&E and development issues.
Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology: Good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity-building opportunities;
Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, Respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff.
Ability to lead the implementation of new systems (business side) and affect staff behavioural/ attitudinal change.

Self-Management

Focuses on results for the client.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
Remains calm, in control and good-humoured even under pressure.
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of their behaviour.

Education:
University Degree preferably in Business Administration, Economics or related field.

Experience:

At least five years of experience designing and implementing M&E/MIS in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/Governments.
Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports;
Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software;
Expertise in analysing data using statistical software;
Necessary training & facilitation skills.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken English.

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