Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Lead at ACDI/VOCA Nigeria

ACDI/VOCA - For over 50 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 34 projects in 26 countries and revenues of approximately $174 million.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

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

Location: Abuja

Job Description
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Lead, Nigeria:

• ACDI/VOCA is seeking an MEL Lead for an upcoming program in Nigeria funded by USAID. The purpose of the $25-50 million USAID Nigeria Food Basket Activity is to increase the productivity and competitiveness of select value chains (maize, rice, and horticulture) and markets by building capacities of agri-businesses, removing barriers to investments, and developing innovative financial products. 
• The MEL Lead will manage the program’s performance monitoring and learning plans, as well as develop appropriate qualitative and quantitative measurement tools. They will supervise the M&E team in conducting baseline and annual data collection surveys, reporting, and building the M&E capacity of implementing partners. The program is anticipated to start in 2025 and this position will be based in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage overall MEL activities of the program
• Ensure effective reporting, data collection, and mons itoring systemare in place
• Coordinate with program teams to develop and update the Performance Monitoring Plans and work with the donor on its implementation and updating
• Ensure M&E quality and standards adhere to guidelines and industry standard good practices
• Track and analyze project indicators and other useful statistics to prepare high-quality, timely reports using the recommended formats and communication channels
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor community projects for compliance, efficiency in implementation, and overall satisfaction of beneficiaries and stakeholders
• Participate in the knowledge management system to capture relevant information that will inform decisions, support project reporting requirements, and foster learning within the project
• Design interventions to increase the flow and effectiveness (leading to behavior change) of information based on assessments
• Facilitate regular staff meetings to share experiences and lessons and to brainstorm ways of applying new learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Evaluation / Development Studies / Economics / Statistics, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is preferred. 
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in managing the M&E component of a donor-funded project.
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID rules and regulations is highly desired.
• Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods, survey design and implementation, and statistical data analysis is required.
• Familiarity with applying the Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) approach to management is desired.
• Experience working in Nigeria required.  
• Fluency in English is required.  

Application Closing Date
2nd August 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalists will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer.
• Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. ACDI/VOCA will never request payment or charge a fee to apply for any position.