Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager at TechnoServe

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. We are a non-profit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital, and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs, and wealth for their families and communities. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager

Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• Under the overall guidance of the Country Director, the MEL Manager will lead the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning strategy of TechnoServe Nigeria, including planning and implementing efficient systems and procedures that generate timely, high-quality data and analysis that enables decision making and adaptive management within TechnoServe’s programs across the country. 
• He/she will perform the technical activities related to monitoring & evaluation and serve as the primary point of contact for data collection and aggregation that supports reporting and will provide inputs to inform corporate decision-making.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities
Overseeing the implementation of MEL systems:

• Develop and execute work plans for data capture and reporting against project performance indicators and emergent project information needs.
• Identify and implement the appropriate information-gathering approach to inform emergent knowledge gaps that are relevant for project decision-making such as processor market share data, stakeholder engagement mapping, and tracking of Strategic Fortification Partner (SFP) collaboration objectives.
• Work with the data officer to develop and manage regular data quality assessments, data cleaning and data analysis to produce data visualization sets for reporting and presentations.
• Provide technical assistance and training to responsible staff on their role in performing data collection.
• Work closely with the global MEL Manager and the Advocacy, Knowledge Management, and Learning Manager to review, analyze, and present findings from monitoring reports and other collected data to identify insights that can inform project implementation strategy.
• Contribute to the building and maintenance of a dynamic country level dashboard of all projects.
• Collaborating with the global impact team through regular check ins to adopt global quality standards and best practices across all projects.
• Facilitate the design and adoption of MEL technology platforms across all projects (in collaboration with global Impact team).

Contribute to the Adaptive Management Approach:

• Support relevant program team members to ensure comprehensive understanding of the role of MEL in adaptive management.
• In collaboration with the Program Managers, regularly review and revise the projects’ logical frameworks, ensuring they are updated in accordance with knowledge gained during implementation.
• Ensure information flows across the program country teams through the sharing and analysis of new information.
• Actively engage with the global leadership team on areas for course correction, serving as an embedded evaluator to source opportunities for improvement and lessons learned.
• Coordinate data collection and reporting on project learning agenda under the leadership of the Senior Program Manager and Global MEL Manager.
• Lead knowledge management initiatives to systematically capture, share, and apply learning across the organization, fostering a culture of evidence-based decision making.
• Lead the development and implementation of organization-wide MEL strategies that align with strategic objectives, ensuring systems capture both quantitative and qualitative evidence of program impact and effectiveness.
• Spearhead the integration of learning and adaptive management practices across programs, ensuring insights from monitoring and evaluation actively inform strategic decision-making and program improvements.
• Overseeing the development of MEL budgets and resource allocation across programs, ensuring cost-effective approaches while maintaining high standards of quality.

Required skill and experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Computer science, Data science, Geography or other social science, or relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in program management or implementing multidisciplinary and results-based M&E systems OR a Master's degree with at least 3 years of similar experience.
• Experience utilizing M&E methods and methodologies (including qualitative, quantitative, and participatory methods as well as the use of causal logic in designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating projects).
• Knowledge of and capacity to learn data collection and analytical software (e.g. Commcare, Looker Studio, Excel, or others).
• Strong written and oral communication skills and experience producing clear and concise reports. Capacity to translate research, methodologies, and data into accessible formats for colleagues with non-technical backgrounds.
• Expertise in data management, analysis, and interpretation, skilled at data visualisation.
• Takes an inquisitive and creative approach to problem-solving.
•  Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data and technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for various audiences. This includes developing compelling presentations, writing clear reports, and facilitating engaging workshops.
• Excellent facilitation skills to lead collaborative planning sessions, after-action reviews, and learning workshops that engage stakeholders at all levels while ensuring all voices are heard.
•  Active listening skills and emotional intelligence to understand stakeholder needs, concerns, and feedback, incorporating these insights into MEL system improvements and program adaptations.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• BSc. in Mathematic, statistics, Computer Science or a relevant field with 7 years of experience or Msc with 5 years of experience.
• Extensive M&E experience with environmental based projects.
• Private sector, consulting or INGO experience.
• Experience working with specific donor MEL systems is desirable and will be a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good leadership skills in commitment, excitement and ability to create new opportunities for the team.
• Good communication skills with ability to share ideas and positions.
• Ability to embrace complex challenges and opportunities for getting work done for timely delivery.
• Supervisory skills as well as willingness and availability to undertake field visits.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Applications
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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