Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist at Preston Associates for International Development (PAID)

Preston Associates for International Development (PAID), a Nigerian based organization, provides evidence for improved development outcomes through research and specialized MEL support services. We work with international and domestic non-governmental organizations, national and state level government agencies/parastatals as well as bilateral and multilateral organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract

Job Purpose

• To perform quarterly impact monitoring, prepare annual impact reports, conduct related baseline work and specialized quantitative and qualitative surveys.
• Will also collaboratively contribute to the co-creation of youth narratives, special reviews, internal rapid assessments, and evaluations as needed.

Knowledge of Context
All applicants should:

• Be resident in Nigeria,
• Have the linguistic capacity to work in English and local languages.
• Understand the challenges of youth unemployment in Nigeria, formal and informal settings in Nigeria, and in particular, a deeper understanding of the dynamics of dignified and fulfilling work for young people, their families, communities and the ecosystems.
• Have experience working with youth and marginalized populations, including methodological insights into how to meaningfully engage young women and men and other marginalized communities in youth-focused developmental efforts.

Management and coordination of MEL work
Applicants will be expected to:

• Have substantial experience in strategic management and coordination of monitoring and evaluation assignments across sectors, programs and private sector and not-for profit players.
• Have experience in supporting programs, portfolios and developmental efforts to measure and generate impact results including the use of quantitative data and qualitative narratives.
• Have good experience in aggregating data and findings, and reporting at national level.
• Have experience with technology-enabled MEL.
• Have technical knowledge or access in the sectoral areas of agriculture, creative digital economy, with financial inclusion as a lever, good understanding of resilience concepts and sustainable development in a fragile socio-economic ecosystem.
• Have MEL experience with market system (private sector) as well as not-for-profit actor.

Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Sociology, Demography and Statistics or other related discipline
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field of study will be an added advantage

Experience:

• At least 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in conduct of research and evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent writing skills, with ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and compelling language.
• Understanding of MEL related support services, including development of protocols, data quality assessments and framework for impact monitoring.
• Ability to accurately review documents.
• Good communication skills (fluency in English is required).

Competencies:

• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills, including ability to assess priorities and work gracefully under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to work proactively and independently, and to adapt creatively to changing circumstances in low-resource contexts.
• Demonstrated good judgment for decision-making.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2021.