M and E Officer

Job description

To lead the monitoring and evaluation of progarmme actitives at state and LGA level for the new DFIS-funded cash transfers programme, the child development grant program. Ensure that all data collection, consolidation and documentation are conducted in a timely manner and consistent with DFID requirements and save the children guidelines and best practice. Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management. 5 years of direct experience of monitoring and evaluation related to one or more of these fields: health, HIV, nutrition and economics. Strong analytical skills and an understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence-based learning. Demonstrated ability to design, commission, and manage assessment methodologies and evaluation. Save the children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.