Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser (Nigeria Nationals Only, National Volunteer Role)

  • Volunteer, Short-term contract assignment
  • Posted on 12 February 2025

Job Description

Location: Nigeria

Salary: Not Specified

Contract Type: Not Specified

Contract Length: Not Specified

Full Time: Not Specified

Application Closing Date: Feb 14, 2025 00:00:00

Interview Date: April 2025

Start Date: To be confirmed

Safeguarding level: Level 3: This post will have regular, direct and unsupervised access to children and vulnerable adults either face to face or online or the post will have supervisory responsibility for people who have direct unsupervised access to children or post will have accountability at organisational level to ensure safeguarding policy is in place and implemented at all levels. A criminal background check (Enhance DBS check for UK or equivalent highest level of Police check) will be obtained for post holder at this level prior to their start date.

Role Purpose: 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.

Project Background and Contextual Information

The M&E Adviser (volunteer role) will serve as the main focal person for all monitoring and evaluation activities which include data validation, DQA, coordination meetings, capacity building in data quality and supportive supervisory visit to strengthen the data management system in VSO intervention in the various state.

S/he will assist and report to the state programme manager regarding the monitoring and evaluation of all program programme activities. The adviser will work as part of the project team under the direct supervision and guidance of the Programme Manager for the attainment of the project goal.

As a Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser (volunteer role), you will develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, collect and analyse data, and generate reports to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes. Your role involves working closely with project teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure accountability and learning.

Role Outputs

  • Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks, plans, and indicators for projects
  • Design data collection tools, surveys, and methodologies to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Implement data collection activities, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and observations.
  • Analyse data using statistical and qualitative analysis techniques to assess program performance and outcomes.
  • Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Monitor project activities, outputs, and outcomes against established targets and benchmarks.
  • Conduct field visits and assessments to verify data quality, monitor progress, and identify challenges.
  • Support project teams in setting up data management systems and databases to store and analyse data.
  • Provide training and capacity building to project staff and partners on monitoring and evaluation concepts and tools.
  • Facilitate learning and knowledge sharing sessions to capture best practices and lessons learned from program implementation.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and community partners, to ensure alignment of monitoring and evaluation efforts.
  • Participate in program planning, review, and evaluation meetings to contribute insights and recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with ethical standards, data privacy regulations, and organizational policies in monitoring and evaluation activities.

Experience and Skills required for this Volunteer

  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international development, statistics, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
  • Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation roles, preferably in the development or nonprofit sector.
  • Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation concepts, frameworks, and methodologies.
  • Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques and tools.
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts and findings effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Experience with data management software, statistical analysis software, and data visualization tools.
  • Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in multicultural settings.
  • Commitment to transparency, 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.

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.

Additional Information

This is a national volunteer position open to nationals of Nigeria only as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

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.

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.

Deadline for Applications: Feb 14, 2025 00:00:00

“While we try our best to keep our information updated, the closing date of the actual job source may be changed by the recruiter without prior notice. With this, please make sure to check the official job link when submitting your application. Thank you.”

About the Organization

VSO is an international development charity that works through volunteers. Our vision is a world without poverty in which people work together to fulfil their potential. We bring people together to share skills, creativity and learning to build a fairer world. VSO welcomes volunteers from an ever increasing range of countries, backgrounds and ages. National agencies in Canada, Kenya, the Netherlands and the Philippines recruit volunteers from many different countries worldwide and this international approach allows us to combine and learn from a rich variety of perspectives. Tackling Disadvantage at "Grass Roots" Level Ours is a very individual "people to people" approach to development. Instead of sending food or money, we send women and men from a wide range of professions who want the chance to make a real difference in the fight against poverty. These volunteers work in partnership with colleagues and communities to share skills and learning and jointly achieve change. But we have to be realistic in our expectations. We commit to long-term development goals and long-term partnerships and focus on sustainable development rather than the short-term relief of certain problems. VSO also works to address the structural inequalities and barriers that prevent people from exercising their rights. We use our experience and our supporter networks to work for changes in policy and practice - rich and poor countries - that reduce disadvantage. VSO is by far the largest independent volunteer-sending agency in the world. Since 1958, we have sent out more than 29,000 volunteers to work in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Pacific region and, more latterly, Eastern Europe in response to requests from our overseas partners. At the moment we have around 1,500 people working in placements in these regions. Shared Partnerships, Shared Benefits You only have to talk to VSO volunteers to realise that they gain from their experience, personally or professionally, as much as they contribute. Many will enthuse how fascinating it was to explore a different culture at first hand. Others will point to the friendships they have made. But many will also tell you how their professional talents have been stretched, and how they have learnt new skills that will significantly enhance their career prospects on their return home. If ever it was true that "you get out what you put in", VSO is proof positive. This experience makes volunteers passionate in challenging misconceptions about developing countries. In the current climate, it is more urgent than ever that we work to achieve a global community where people of all cultures are seen as equal, learn from each other and share a common sense of rights and responsibilities as global citizens. VSO builds on this experience and passion to support a range of global education activity. To find out more about volunteering with or supporting VSO visit our website at www.vso.org.uk

More information

VSOJD- Monitoring Evaluation Adviser_national volunteer_Nigeria--20250212050834.pdf

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