Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Expert
Job Description
MDF West Africa is looking for an experienced Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Expert (In House) to join our Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Team in the acquisition and execution of M&E related assignments across the West Africa region and beyond. The MEL team specialises in the execution of assignments in different thematic areas which include but not limited to WASH, Education, Agriculture, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Governance, humanitarian aid. As an associate Consultant you are not a full-time staff of MDF and your contract will be based on availability of work. Within this role, you will work together with the M&E team create opportunities, have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and also travel within the West Africa region. You will be part of the international MDF network and therefore work with and learn from colleagues(internal and external) from Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Requirement(s)
NEEDED COMPETENCIES Technical Comptencies and Professional Experiences Management expertise in projects, programmes, teams or organisations i.e. steering people, providing business advisory, client management, financial management, knowledge management. Served as team leader for single and multi-country programme external evaluation assignments applying quantitative and qualitative methodologies such as outcome mapping, outcome harvesting, contribution analysis, and quasi-experimental studies applying sampling techniques and using among others difference-in-difference methods. Expertise in assisting organisations or programmes in the design and management of monitoring and evaluation strategies, frameworks and plans including the development of data collection, analysis, and reporting tools and templates. Experience in leading evaluation assignments within the West Africa region. Strong expertise in online data collection and analysis using digital technologies such as Kobo Collect, Survey Monkey, Akvo FLOW, Ona among others others. Strong data collection and processing skills i.e. data gathering via interviews, focus-group discussions, check-lists and analysing situations, documents, data sheets. Strong quantitative data analysis skills via Excel, SPSS, Nvivo, MaxQData and other data analysis software. Statistics studies background and application at work will be an advantage. Ability to write strong proposals and reports i.e. clear, to-the-point, high analytical level, in-depth, proper English (or French), in time, understanding client needs. Previous consultancy and advisory expertise, individually or as part of an organization/firm. Strong participatory facilitation and presentation skills/expertise. Comfortable to stand in front of and guide a group (4-25 people) with an international character. Maintaining client relationships and networking. At least 10 years of working experience in an international context, of which minimum 5 years as lead evaluator/consultant. Ability to handle administrative, modern communication and knowledge management technologies – Office 365 package, Adobe, PiktoChart, online data collection tools and more. Sub-Regional (ECOWAS) and international working experience. Education level: Masters degree or equivalent in (international) business management, social studies, international development and or relations, international trade etc. Excellent ability in speaking and writing in English on a professional level. Knowledge of French language will be an asset. Personal/Social Service- and client- oriented. Independent worker, pro-active/take initiative, business-driven, professional attitude Team player, flexible, goes the extra mile, not a 9 to 5 mentality. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) on regional and international level via email, phone and face-to-face i.e. respectful, business-oriented, broad vocabulary, understanding culture and customs. Practise transparency in dealing with colleagues and clients. Can deal with productivity and turnover targets. Committed to continuous learning and self-improvement. Interest in management for development.
