Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist at Management Solutions for Africa Limited (MS4A)

Management Solutions for Africa Limited (MS4A) is recruiting qualified candidates on behalf of an International, US-based organization for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded WASH project in the Maiduguri Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria. Management Solution for Africa Limited (MS4A) (http://www.ms4africa.com) is a social enterprise specializing in recruitment, human resource management, and payroll management services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

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

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• S/he will provide strategic guidance, vision, and management for successful monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)/Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) aligned with the program’s theory of change and results framework.
• S/he will supervise and train staff on their MEL/CLA roles and responsibilities and ensure the strategic and functional integration of all Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) activities. .
• S/he will oversee all MEL/CLA activities and provide technical direction and support, thereby ensuring the accurate reporting of results from program activities
• S/he will make operational decisions and manage the various components of the program dealing with MEL.
• S/he will lead in the conduct of baseline and routine data collection in all project intervention communities
• S/he will be responsible for developing and reporting to the donor on Key Performance indicators (KPIs) for the project and developing an electronic monitoring dashboard for the project.
• S/he will facilitate and support the use of MEL data and findings for decision-making, collaborative learning, and adaptive management.
• S/he will make recommendations on changes in program activities or management based on evidence from MEL and CLA.
• S/he will lead a system for continuous communication with relevant partners and demonstrate an ability to take critical inputs, feedback, and assessments from evaluation partners to inform changes in program approaches and scale-up.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualification

• Candidates must have an advanced degree or diploma, such as a PhD, master’s, or postgraduate diploma in a relevant field
• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Social science, or a relevant field, with a preference for a second-class upper as an added advantage.
• S/he must be fluent in English.
• Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri Languages will be an added advantage

Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of working experience in a similar position in international donor-funded Water and Sanitation projects, preferably experience on USAID-funded WASH Project
• Experience in designing, managing, and implementing results-based MEL/CLA activities;
• Demonstrated relevant technical skills in developing and maintaining a Management Information System, using apps for data collection, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and maintaining dashboards for visualization of data in real-time.;
• Demonstrated experience in supervising and training staff and stakeholders on data collection
• Extensive knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work
• Excellent organizational as well as English oral and written communication skills
• Experience working in the North East, especially in Borno State, has an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive curriculum and cover letter in only one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability for the job to: meandls@ms4africa.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Due to the high volume of applications, no detailed feedback will be provided about your application; only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.