Monitoring & Evaluation Adviser (National Volunteer) at Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) is the world's leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Adviser (National Volunteer)

Location: Lagos

Role Overview Summary

• The role supports the ACTIVE project in Nigeria by leading Monitoring and Evaluating activities, including data validation, DQA, capacity building, and supervisory visits to strengthen data management. 
• Reporting to the state programme manager, the adviser will monitor program activities, collaborate with project teams, and work with stakeholders to ensure accountability and learning.

Ideal Applicant Summary

• A candidate with a Bachelor's Degree in social sciences, international development, statistics, or related fields (Master’s preferred) and proven experience in monitoring and evaluation, ideally within the development or non-profit sectors.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with data management, statistical software, and data visualization tools. A commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous learning is key.

Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO, we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge.

Remuneration
Allowance and accommodation:

• All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. 
• The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2025.

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

Note

• Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
• VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
• VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.