Design, Monitoring and Evaluation for Accountability and Learning (DMEAL) Officer - SGBV/We Matter Too! Project at TearFund

Tearfund is a Christian international relief and development agency working globally to end poverty and injustice, and to restore dignity and hope in some of the world’s poorest communities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Design, Monitoring and Evaluation for Accountability and Learning (DMEAL) Officer - SGBV/We Matter Too! Project

Location: Benue
Employment Type: Contract
Contract length:  2 years
Hours:  Full time; 40hrs/week
Job Category: Global Influencing & Programmes
Potential Interview Date: 8th October 2024.

Job Description

• The SGBV/We Matter Too! DMEAL Officer will be responsible for supporting SGBV programme team to develop quality DMEAL approaches, identify the need for, deliver DMEAL training, providing capacity building, advice, and support where relevant. S/he will work with the We Matter Too! Staff on DMEAL compliance and implementation of institutionally funded programmes/projects.
• The post holder will identify gaps and weaknesses in the project DMEAL systems, processes, especially in the area of accountability, data management, and knowledge management, learning processes, work with Local Partners, and the Nigeria country office staff to address these. S/he will work to ensure the development and implementation of DMEAL plans, systems and tools, including data collection and analysis methods that align with the Country Strategies and peacebuilding program, and the corporate DMEAL framework, monitor the implementation of recommendations and actions points arising from We Matter Too!/SGBV  Nigeria evaluations and learning reviews.
• S/he will undertake and support evaluations to capture learning, provide data analysis and interpretation of data, its presentation and communication for the purposes of Tearfund internal (Quarterly and Annual reporting, and learning purposes) and external purposes - Global and Nigeria We Matter Too! and the SGBV team (donors and supporters facing communications materials and reporting).

The Successful Candidate Will Have
Essential:

• BSc / BA or equivalent qualification in Gender Studies, Economics, Business Management, Peacebuilding, Development, International Relations, Sociology, or other relevant courses. A master's degree in the related field will be an advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation or other learning efforts is required.
• International NGO field experience in a similar position: programme support, development, fundraising or M&E. Experience working with local communities.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and operating M&E systems within the Project Cycle Management (including logframe development and theories of change).
• Proven experience in Knowledge Management and Institutional Learning initiatives.
• Experience in Project Cycle Management (including logframe development and M&E).
• Experience in capacity building/ training.
• Experience in conveying stories and case studies to external audiences in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Experience gathering visual material for communications
• Experience in strategic planning.
• Experience in the use of an M&E database software will be essential
• Experience in the design and use of M&E plans and tools.
• Experience of networking
• Experience with institutional funders
• Experience using electronic data gathering tools (Kobo, Nvivo, Atlas, etc.)
• Excellent English language, written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding and sensitivity to cross cultural issues.
• Flexible and adaptable to ever changing environments.

Desirable:

• Proven experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of SGBV and or HIV projects
• Experience working with local communities and health facilities.
• Working with SPHERE Standards and CHS
• Working under pressure and remote environment
• Experience in the use of GIS for M&E
• Experience in remote M&E
• Experience in Outcome Harvesting
• Photography and Videography skills
• Knowledge of digital data gathering and analysis experience and skill (with a tool such as Kobo)
• Knowledge of Geographical Information System (GIS) tools and approaches
• Knowledge and application of data analysis tools (e.g. Excel SPSS, statistics packages)
• Working knowledge of local languages (Tiv,and basic working knowledge of Hausa will be an added advantage).
• Additionally the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate advanced skills in Photography and Videography, knowledge of digital data gathering and analysis. Also Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint and Outlook skills.
• We are looking for personnel with vision, commitment and energy, someone who is a committed Christian and who shares and supports Tearfund's values and vision.

Application Closing Date
30th September 2024.

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

Note

• All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
• The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues.
• In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watch list database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure
• This is a local national package; applicants should have permission to work in Nigeria.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for the interviews!.