M&E Officer (Borno)

Position Overview

The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer will collaborate closely with the M&E Coordinator to implement Nuru Nigeria's program strategy. This role involves establishing a robust system for data collection, processing, quality assurance, storage, and timely dissemination of outcomes to support data-driven decision-making by the management team. The M&E Officer will work alongside team members to monitor, evaluate, and inform the organization about project outcomes, including the development of climate-smart agriculture, sustainable transformation of Agri-SMEs in selected value chains, expansion of renewable and smart energy, promotion of circular economy, and creation of employment opportunities for youth and women.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the M&E Coordinator in executing the M&E strategy.
Contribute to the design of effective templates and standardized data tools that enhance efficiency and effectiveness in program delivery of M&E across all Nuru Nigeria projects.
Participate in the development and utilization of monitoring tools, such as pre and post-training tests, surveys, and discussion guides, ensuring their proper application.
Assist in organizing data collection and analysis for beneficiary and community selection.
Create survey questionnaires using specialized software like xls form.
Support and oversee research activities, including key informant/in-depth interviews, focus group sessions, quantitative surveys, and farmer association recruitment and registrations, adhering to timelines, budgets, and proposals.
Aid in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, interpretation, and communication of findings to relevant Project and Management teams to inform strategic thinking and decision-making.
Collaborate with the M&E coordinator in processing data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Assist in the procurement of freelancers/research assistants for M&E activities.
Train and supervise research assistants and temporary M&E hires on the use of monitoring and evaluation tools, ensuring proper implementation.
Ensure timely and accurate collection of program data from the field and generate precise reports for decision-making, donors, and various stakeholders.
Suggest improvements to the logical framework.
Supervise and ensure quality control/assurance of M&E fieldwork.
Provide feedback to the project team on project strategies and activity performance.
Propose strategies to the Project team for enhancing project efficiency and effectiveness by identifying bottlenecks and developing plans to minimize or eliminate them.
Assist in developing impact indicators for project success and tracking them against outcomes/impact.
Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops, supporting the M&E coordinator in preparing relevant reports.
Contribute to the design of research sampling, research instruments, and presentation charts.
Perform administrative duties including documentation, pre-fieldwork logistic planning, and resource acquisition. Document findings from data quality audits and store them in project files to ensure collective and sustainable access.
Establish and maintain a project monitoring database system by developing and updating tracking systems for financial inclusion activities, loan repayments, registered households, various enrolled programs, referrals to other implementing partners, and other program elements as required by donors.
Assist in creating content for NN's website/social media platforms, featuring news, success stories, new donors, major activities, and achievements.
Support the dissemination of information through community stakeholder events and NN communications outputs (fact sheets, success stories, etc.).
Foster open and professional relationships with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing guidance to enable staff to perform successfully in their roles.
Uphold Nuru Nigeria's identity, rules, and policies.
Conduct regular travel to support the programs team in site monitoring activities at respective implementation locations.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor to enhance and develop Nuru Nigeria programs.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Anthropology, Statistics, Development Studies, Economics, Computer Science, or any other relevant social science discipline. An additional Master's Degree in any development field is advantageous.
Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in planning, monitoring, and evaluation with reputable organizations, preferably with INGOs, donor agencies, or international organizations.
Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, study methodology, knowledge capture tools, MEL tools and techniques, and application of computer software (MS Excel, SPSS, GIS, data visualization software, and g-drive) and monitoring devices is essential.
Excellent analytical and report writing skills are crucial; Knowledge and use of Mobile data collection and visualization tools, especially ODK, Kobo, SurveyCTO, and PowerBI, is required.
Strong communication skills and experience working with partners and donors, proactiveness, positive attitude, and professional integrity are necessary.
Ability to respond constructively to critical feedback and different perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English, Hausa, and Babur.
Residency and familiarity with the terrain in Northeast Nigeria.
Demonstrated interest and commitment to humanitarian and development principles, with a clear understanding of conflict/post-conflict development contexts.
Strong attention to detail.
Proven ability to build rapport and comply with ethical research practices in the field.
Team player with a positive attitude.
Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
Effective communication and public speaking skills.
Enthusiasm for staying updated on best practices and new developments in M&E.
Capacity to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision.
Demonstrated ability to operate in both office and field settings.
Experience in facilitating adult learning and leading teams of enumerators.