Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world, Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Location: Katsina


Job Description
Ensure implementation of the M&E plan for DFID funded Improving Nutrition in Northern Nigeria Programme, including monitor progress against activity and critical milestones as well as providing support and guidance to Stacy Technical Advisors, Local Government Technical Advisors and Government counterparts.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any statistical, quantitative or social science course with a professional qualification at postgraduate level or equivalent in health economics or epidemiology
• S/he should have direct experience of monitoring and evaluation related to one or more of these fields: health, HIV, nutrition and/ or economics for at least 5 years
• S/he should possess strong analytical skills, qualitative research techniques, experience in database management and an understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence-based learning with an ability to build support from staff across teams and across members and work in partnership with government and other organizations’ staff
• S/he should must also have strong communications skills (both written and verbal) in English and Hausa and computer literacy skills.

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2014

Method of Application
Kindly send your CV. and covering letter on or before 12th June, 2014 explaining why you are suitable to: [email protected] . State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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