Independent Monitoring and Evaluation Project (IMEP)
Position: NATIONAL ADVISOR ON GOVERNANCE MONITORING & EVALUATION
Background
The Independent Monitoring and Evaluation Project (IMEP) is a 5
year project involving the provision of monitoring and evaluation
services to the U.K government\'s Department for International
Development (DFID) in relation to a suite of 5 large Governance-support
Programmes (the \'State Level Projects\'). IMEP is delivered by a
consortium of consultancy companies led by Ecorys of the Netherlands.
The projects covered are: State partners~1£l for Accountability
Responsiveness and Capability (SPARC); State Accountability and Voice
Initiative (SAVI); Education Sector Support Programme in Nigeria
(ESSPIN); Partnership for Transforming Health Systems (Phase 2)
(PATHS2); Growth & Employment in States (GEMS) (selected
sub-components only). The National Advisor on Governance Monitoring and
Evaluation will be a member of the projects\' Abuja-based team led by
an expatriate team leader.
Tasks
- Participate in the conduct of quality assurance of project
M&E systems and provide guidance and support to their improvement
where necessary.
- In collaboration with the IMEP National Team Leader lead
the organization of project reviews and evaluations for selected SLP
projects" and ensure effective support to the conduct of the
reviews/evaluations by the review consultancy teams.
- Review and validate samples of the M&E data and
information provided by the projects, and provide constructive feedback
to the project teams on areas where data and data-collection processes
should be strengthened.
- Participate as a review team member in selected project review teams on an as-needed\' basis.
- Review quarterly progress reports of SPARC and SAVI and summarize project progress.
- Participate in the planning and management of the
collection of additional data in the focus states around the overall
combined outcomes and impact of the suite of projects.
- Participate in the development, delivery and management of a
programme of capacity-building in monitoring and evaluation for
selected project beneficiaries.
- Ensure the effective storage and management of all relevant
data and information collected by IMEP relating to the progress and
performance of the projects.
- Support the development and dissemination of knowledge
products arising from the work of the Independent M&E Project, with
a focus on governance strengthening in the focus states.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with government and civil society partners, the SLPs and DFID.
Person Specification
- Holder of university degree at Masters level or above in a
relevant subject (such as development economics/management, public
administration, etc.).
- Possesses at least 7 years\' experience in the design and
implementation of projects supporting governance reform in developing
countries.
- Possesses at least 5 years\' experience in the design and
implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems and/or conducting
evaluations in areas related to public sector governance reform in
developing countries.
- Extensive understanding and experience of
capacity-development approaches and tools, and significant experience
in the design and delivery of training programmes.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Flexibility and an ability to develop strong working relationships in a complex working environment.
The advisor will report to the project\'s Abuja-based National
Team Leader. He/she will relate directly with the Rotterdam-based
Project Manager on matters relating to his/her employment contract, but
will be locally employed by Phillips Consulting Ltd. The position,
based in Abuja, will be full time for three years with the possibility
of extension subject to funding.
Method of Application
Candidates should forward full CVs, covering letter and the details of 3 referees to:
yvonne.nwokedi@imepevaluation.com by cob on 15th January 2012.
Closing Date: 15/01/2012