Monitoring & Evaluation Manager at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Location: Enugu
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The M&E Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation strategies, frameworks, and tools that will lead to accurate and timely collection of information and feedback to stakeholders.
• He/She will collaborate with stakeholders to implement the necessary metrics for successful project implementation
• Provide strategic direction for the project’s M&E team, defining and establishing their goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans, and budgets
• Provide technical support to sites in the state, including interacting with site Program Managers, M&E focal points, other implementing agencies, and local research groups on needs and ensuring that these parties understand and can support the preparation and sorting of source documents for data to be entered into DHIS and reported to the Donor.
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, including the conduct of data quality assessments (DQAs) using official tools, assist in the preparation of monthly reports, and provide supportive supervision.
• Ensure that the quality of program/project activities adheres to SOPs by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to ensure quality.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of computerized data capture of the program and provide technical assistance and training to the staff at the sites responsible for data entry.
• Document lessons learned and best practices in monitoring and evaluation, according to national and global standards.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Master's Degree in Statistics, Economics, Demography, Anthropology, Development Planning, Social Work, Epidemiology or related subjects is required.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health interventions or any large social sector programs.
• In-depth knowledge of M & E techniques and methodologies including knowledge of conducting operations research, household surveys and qualitative assessments; data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Proficient with analytical tools and software such as Stata, SPSS, MS Excel, etc.
• Experience working in Enugu State will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2024.