MONITORING AND EVALUATION CONSULTANT JOBS AT PLAN INTERNATIONAL

Plan International - Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan's stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. Plan has a global income of around $800m.
 
Plan USA took ownership of the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) in November 2012. As part of this it also acquired an operating entity in Nigeria (CEDPA Nigeria). This entity is now being transitioned to Plan International Inc., which will lead to the establishment of Plan International Nigeria.

Plan International is currently recruiting to fill the following position:
 
Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant
 
Job Description:
The BLOOM+ Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Consultant will be responsible for all monitoring and evaluation activities associated with the BLOOM+ project including collecting, entering and interpreting project monitoring data on a quarterly basis, training project personnel in monitoring and evaluation methods and contributing to the analysis and Write UP of evaluation studies that assess the effectiveness of program interventions.
The M & E Consultant reports to the Project Manager, and works directly with partner organization project staff
 
Duties/Responsibilities:
Technical Design and Development:
Contributes to the preparation of Performance Monitoring Plan and project database.
Assists in revising and developing M and E training materials
Monitoring and Evaluation Management and Implementation:
Develops the database for the project Using Excel Collects, enters and analyzes quarterly statistics from the implementing partners, requesting clarifications or revisions as needed.
Completes the Quarterly Report for the project.
Assist in conducting evaluation studies, including capacity assessments and surveys Trains survey assistants and project staff and ensure that the data collection is carried Out as designed.
Ensures the quality of all data collected and submitted.
Trains partner staff in MIS, data quality assurance, report writing and other skills, as necessary.
Has proven facility with SPSS and experience conducting basic data analysis (descriptive statistics, correlations, t-tests, chi squares and general linear models.)
Generates tabular and/or graphic presentations of service statistics and other data using Excel and/or SPSS.
Adapts, revises and develops M&E tools
Develops pre and post training questionnaires and conducts focus group discussions with project stakeholders
Contribute to the learning agenda
Internal Learning and Dissemination of Results:
Provides the project director with tables or slides of verified data for project dissemination events, reports, and new business development.
Assists in the preparation of presentations for donor meetings and internal staff meetings.
Primary Linkages for this Post:
Internal; Plan CMT, Program Manager, and Management Support Coordinator.
Leadership Behaviours
Skills in a cross cultural structure
Flexibility and capacity for team work
Ability to work under high pressure with good organizational skills.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Graduate degree in Statistics, Public Health, Education, or another relevant field and three years work experience;
Experience using and programming Excel spreadsheets;
Proven ability to conduct basic data analyses using SPSS;
Excellent attention to detail, strong quantitative background and technical writing skills.
Challenges/Changes:
Base location at Project State: Cross River State(Calabar or Odukpani LGA)
Frequent travel to project sites Frequent stakeholders meetings
Frequent meetings with Implementing Partners
May be required to work on weekends and late hours.
Skills Specific to the Post Holder:
Strong communicating, organizational and writing skill
Project management skills and ability to work with diverse teams
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
Energetic and motivated individual, with a proven track record of undertaking similar assignments
Strategic and critical skills - but also focused on operational results and getting things done’
Commitment to continuous learning; willingness to keep abreast of new developments insecurity
Able to work independently but also collaborate closely within teams
Ability to establish and sustain strong working relationships with Plan colleagues and in the broader community/context
Culturally and socially sensitive.
 
Method of Application:
All potential job applicants should send their CVs and applications to:

plancedparecruitment@gmail.com
 
NB:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Position is open to Nigerian nationals only.

Application Deadline: Not Specified [Apply Speedily]

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