Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor at Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) is an international enterprise owned by the German Federal government, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries.

In Nigeria, GIZ's portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as weir as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor

Job ID: 024
Location: Abuja
Organisation: GIZ Nigeria, Support to the ECOWAS Commission on Organizational Development (OD) Phase II

Background

• As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security.
• The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe – from the
• German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector, and governments of other countries. We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity.  Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The registered offices of GIZ are in Bonn and Eschborn.
• Our approximately 23,500 employees, almost 70 percent of whom are national personnel, work in a round 120 countries (July 2020) GIZ has worked in Nigeria since 1974. Since 2004, GIZ has maintained a country office in the capital city Abuja. Currently 361 national and 66
• international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).

The Project
Support to the ECOWAS Commission on Organizational Development (OD) Phase II The Project “Support to the ECOWAS Commission on Organisational:

• Development – Phase II” is aimed at strengthening the capacities of the ECOWAS Commission on a sustainable basis so that it can more effectively perform its key role in promoting the political and economic integration of its member states and in securing peace in the region. Cooperation within ECOWAS is actively supported wherever relevant.
• In the context of BMZ 2030, the project will contribute to the core area of ‘peaceful and inclusive societies’ and its ‘good governance’ area of intervention. The project supports amongst others, the Office of the Vice President of the ECOWAS Commission, with a special focus on the Strategic Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate.
• Furthermore, the project works closely with ECOWAS directorates and departments with cross-cutting functions, like the Department of Human Resources, the Finance Department of the ECOWAS Commission and the Directorate of Internal Audit and Evaluation of Operations at the EBID. In addition, the project cooperates with the newly created Office of the Auditor General.

The project focuses on the following outputs:

• Strengthening Results-Oriented management. 
• Integrating Gender Equality Measures.
• Enhancing Digital tools and Knowledge Management. 
• Management compliance with international standards at ECOWAS.
• Strengthening communication efforts of the ECOWAS Commission.
• In line with the current recruitment, the position of Planning and Monitoring Advisor will be focused on implementing the project’s output 1:
• The conceptual and technical foundations for the application of the ECOWAS integrated, impact-oriented management model by the ECOWAS Commission and selected ECOWAS institutions and agencies have been laid.

Responsibilities
The PM&E Advisor will:

• Liaise between the ECOWAS SPME Directorate, and the GIZ project as a focal point. 
• Provide oversight (technical, conceptual, organisational), monitoring and quality assurance of the activities of the Component in close consultation with the ECOWAS Strategic Planning and Monitoring & Evaluation Directorate.
• Ensure effective impact monitoring and reporting for the project in line with the requirements of the commissioning party (BMZ). 
• Support the preparation of annual work plans and progress report against plans.
• Continuously identify, assess, and evaluate range of options and cooperation networks necessary for the effective achievement of planned results. 
• Represent the Project/Component according to GIZ rules at regional events and ensure that GIZ is adequately positioned.
• Ensure cooperation and synergy of efforts within a complex and dynamic stakeholder landscape comprised of national, regional, and international actors and stakeholders.
• Ensure communication and visibility of the Project as well as knowledge management, best practice and lessons learned derived out of the implementation of the component’s objectives.  

Tasks
Provide support to the implementation of the project’s Output 1:

• Support the coordination of the conceptual application of the impact-oriented management model.
• Supports the timely implementation of the planning cycle of the partner structure.
• Support in the development of medium-term strategic, result frameworks and annual plans.
• Supports the implementation of short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness and make recommendations on changes required for improvement.
• Advise on the planning and monitoring of the programs, projects for the implementation of Vision 2050, CSF and 4×4 Strategic Objectives of the partner structure.
• Support the designs and development of planning and monitoring tools as well as a capacity building plan to effectively accomplish the partner structure goals and objectives.
• Provides strategic advice and consultation to both the GIZ and the partner structure in the development, implementation, and evaluation of modifications and enhancements to existing operations, systems, and procedures.
• Actively seek cooperation and synergy with ECOWAS, Gender and Development Centre and H.R. Training Centre and other Training Service Providers in support of bolstering ECOWAS capacities and capabilities. 
• Support institutional capacity development of staff in line with the planned outcomes and results of the project.
• Support the development of annual work programme, budgets, and performance reports.
• Recommends and participates in the development of policies and procedures regarding planning and monitoring. 
• Provide quality assurance for all component activities, outputs, and deliverables.
• Perform other work-related duties as required.
• Regular duty trips to the ECOWAS member states may be necessary.

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

• MSc/MBA in Statistics, Economics, Business Administration, Social Science, or a related field.
• Professional proficiency in at least 2 ECOWAS official languages (English/ French/ Portuguese). This will be tested.

Professional experience:

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of results-based planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience working for an international organisation will be highly desirable (Prior experience with the EU and/or German coperation systems would be an asset)
• A good understanding of ECOWAS 
• Demonstrated experience in developing of work plans, results framework etc.
• Demonstrated experience in programme coordination, event organisation including setting up and running conferences, publicprivate stakeholder events, and baseline studies (this includes the knowledge of organizing and hosting virtual meetings on diverse platforms).
• Sound knowledge of Planning and M&E practitioners’ platforms either on a national or regional level.
• Proficiency in Planning and monitoring tools and software.

Other knowledge, additional competences:

• Work experience with international and donor organizations including GIZ.
• Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills and the ability to clearly communicate complex policy issues to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to work with little supervision to meet set deadlines.
• Excellent copy editing, writing and research skills, analytical skills, oral and written presentation skills, interpersonal skills, and high integrity. 
• Strong organisational and project management skills (performanceoriented and with solid analytical skills)
• Resourceful and resilient and able to stay motivated in the face of setbacks or during periods of pressure (Self-motivated)
• Highly personable and approachable with an ability to build communicate and ensure a good rapport with a range of people.
• Sound knowledge of relationship building, relationship management and networking.

Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 4

Application Closing Date
27th March, 2024.