State Results Measurement Officer at Ikore International Development Limited - 5 Openings

Ikore is an international development organization proffering innovative solutions to drive sustainable social and enterprise development. Working in economically deprived places and vulnerable communities torn apart by instability across Nigeria and providing solutions that support inefficient markets and communities is implementing an agricultural mechanization service intervention aimed at enhancing access of smallholder farmers to affordable and sustainable mechanization services in Nigeria.

The project aims to create work opportunities for mechanization service providers, tractor operators, and others in the mechanization value chain. The project’s primary target is young men and women in peri-urban and rural communities, providing bundled mechanization services. Ultimately, the project focuses on capacity-building, affordable last-mile services, financial inclusion, technology integration, and policy enhancement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Results Measurement Officer

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Adamawa, Kaduna, Kano and Nasarawa
Employment Type: Contract

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Measurement, evaluation, and learning officer for each state to ensure program compliance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of a results-based M&E system for the project.
• Implement the results monitoring system to track project progress and achievements in the assigned state.
• Collect, analyze, and manage project data, ensuring its accuracy and reliability. Prepare reports and presentations on project results.
• Coordinate and support project evaluations and assessments, including baseline studies, mid-term reviews, and impact evaluations.
• Facilitate the documentation and sharing of lessons learned, best practices, and knowledge generated from the project.
• Ensure adherence to monitoring and evaluation standards and guidelines. Conduct regular quality checks on data collection and reporting processes.
• Provide training and technical support to project staff and stakeholders on monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports on project results and outcomes, as required by the project management and donor agencies.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, including government agencies, partners, and communities, to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Establish and maintain a robust data management system, ensuring data security, confidentiality, and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Identify areas for improvement in the project's results management processes and recommend strategies for enhanced performance.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as Agriculture, Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, or Project Management.
• At least three years of progressive experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning in development projects. Experience in agriculture and rural development projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Proficiency in data collection, data quality checks, and an ability to analyze and draw insights from data of various types (quantitative and qualitative) using various software.
• Experience in project management, including the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects is essential. A recognized certificate in project management is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and visualize complex data.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter as one document (PDF or Word) with complete contact details to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Applications will be reviewed, and online interviews will be conducted with shortlisted candidates before finalists are invited for on-site interviews.