Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International - Rivers

CBM is an International Christian Development Organization, committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world. CBM provides grants sourced from private and institutional donors to local partners, who subsequently implement the grants on the basis of contracts signed with CBM detailing implementation, accounting, and reporting standards. In this set-up, CBM Country Offices (CO) perform control and monitoring procedures aimed at partner projects; control reports from implementing partners to CBM, including comparison with original source documents, project contract and cost plans; and ensure compliance with organizational and statutory requirements.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Rivers

Responsibilities

• The M&E officer will be responsible for leading the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation and learning strategy and systems for the programme and project –specific M&E plans in line with donor requirements.
• Support in the implementation of effective monitoring, evaluation and learning strategies.
• Ensure project-specific M&E Plans and reporting requirements are in line with donor requirements.
• Responsible for routine M&E activities which include Data Quality Assurance, process systems and tools, in collaboration with the country office M&E Officer, program manager, finance manager and the RLM team members.
• Support the CO M&E lead in the planning, implementation and documentation of program research and learning.
• Collaborate with the CO M&E lead, Communication Coordinator/Officer, program staff and partners to ensure that knowledge management processes, program monitoring, evaluation and learning include persons with disabilities.
• Support the capacity building and mentoring of the program team and project partners in knowledge management, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• In collaboration with the Communication Officer, support the development of material for communications based on the collection of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Provide oversight for the tracking and reporting of the project to ensure that evidence and learning is appropriately reported and disseminated to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure continuous tracking of CBM CSP program data, to support evidence-informed policy influencing programme implementation, learning and strategic engagement with stakeholders.
• Participate proactively in project review and planning process and budgeting ensuring programme quality and value for money.
• Lead the project team in developing the annual and six monthly and quarterly reports.
• Perform other roles as assigned by Line Manager, as it relates to the sucess of the project.

Requirements

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Health or Management related field.
• 4+ years relevant experience in an M&E and or/ knowledge management role.
• Strong expertize in monitoring and evaluation of complex projects, including M&E systems set-up implementation, documentation and dissemination of learning, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, research design, project management cycle and social inclusion.
• Experience in reporting on complex projects to international donors.
• Experience working in M&E and learning and/or programme management in health sector an advantage.
• Experience in managing databases.
• Work experience in secure environments.
• Knowledge of MS Navison and MS SharePoint solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while juggling and coordinating multiple/conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to integrate into a multi-cultural environment.
• Must be proactive, seeking to do things differently, and to solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Ability and willingness to learn.
• Able to work independently, and as a member of a team.
• Reflects CBM values in daily work.

Application Closing Date
4th October, 2024.