Local recruitment: Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Manager

WaterAid

Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬

Job description

It’s hard to believe that today 771 million people do not have clean water and 1.7 billion do not have a decent toilet – around 1 in 5 of the world’s population. Every two minutes a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.

Join WaterAid as our Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Manager is to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you’ll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

  • Contract type: Fixed term 2 years
  • Employment type:Permanent
  • Working hours per week:40
  • Location:Lagos, Nigeria

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position and have the right skills and attributes, kindly click on apply, download the Job Description and use the link supplied in the JD

Closing Date: 1 August, 2024

Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Nigeria

Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications.

‘In this role, you will support the implementation of WaterAid Nigeria’s country strategy and more specifically, Lagos Universality Programme by ensuring that all activities are properly included in realistic and achievable annual plans and to lead on the effective monitoring of progress of Lagos programme implementation against objectives.

You’ll also

  • Support Lagos State Team Lead in the development and implementation of annual plans in line with budgets and programme strategy
  • Provide strategic support in managing the implementation system strengthening processes that builds sustainability of institutions and stakeholders in the state.
  • Provide technical and operational guidance/capacity strengthening to partner organizations on field monitoring, survey activities and database management in connection with WaterAid Lagos sub office supported projects and programmes.
  • Proactively monitor the Lagos Universality Programme as well and actively contribute to monitoring the overall CP’s Country Strategy and operational plan to promote the review and achievement of the CP strategic objectives.
  • Generate organisational learning from monitoring and evaluation activities, document lessons learnt/case studies and share organisational learning with potential audiences and users – both internal and external to promote and replicate best practices across the organisation and sector.
    Act as a super-user of the WaterAid Programme System software and its application; support its development, aligning it with global systems and core procedures.
  • Ensure colleagues are trained and competent in its use, providing advice and support to others.

To be successful, you’ll need to meet the following criteria.

  • University Degree in Economics, Development Studies, Statistics, Research or other related field
  • 8 years post NYSC experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation preferably in a WASH focused INGO.
  • Good understanding of project planning cycle and management cycles
  • Strong Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Sharepoint, General IT skills
  • Experience of M&E in the water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) sector
  • Knowledge / experience in knowledge management processes
  • Understanding and experience of designing research projects to support monitoring, evaluation & learning
  • Experience in community-based development and community voice/feedback mechanisms * Strong knowledge in the development and use of software and database applications for programme monitoring & learning
  • Experience with conducting data quality assurance and reviewing indicators for projects
  • Good knowledge of data collection methodologies , tools and processes * Experience in using quantitative and qualitative tools for carrying out monitoring and evaluation projects
  • Skilled in analysis. Able to analyse information and make sound conclusions and decisions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate complex information clearly to others, and produce impactful reports and presentations. *
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Able to build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, negotiate and influence across teams in order to achieve the best outcome.
  • Knowledge of GIS and Geospatial analysis
  • Strong Political Economy Analysis
  • Strong knowledge of mWater

Click on ‘Apply’ to download the job description and to view the link to apply.

We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges.

In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for abuse (of power, privilege or trust), inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, harassment, bullying or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of the communities in which we work, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

We celebrate the diversity of our staff, partners and everyone with whom we work to create a culture where everyone feels respected, included and can be their best.

WaterAid is an equal opportunity and is committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, inclusion and fairness. We welcome applications from all.

No recruitment agencies please.


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