Niger: Local Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, USAID/West Africa Peace through Evaluation, Learning and Adapting (PELA), Niger

Local Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, USAID/West Africa Peace through Evaluation, Learning and Adapting (PELA), Niger

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective:

USAID/West Africa anticipates a five-year project to strengthen their effectiveness in implementing its projects, coordinating its activities, learning from its experiences and serving as an information, communication, and thought-leader regarding peace promotion and Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) in the West Africa region. The project will cover interventions in Niger, Chad, Cameroon and Burkina Faso. Anticipated activities of the project include:

· Evaluations (performance and impact)

· Analyses

· Knowledge management

· Organizing coordination and learning events

· Dissemination of findings and best practices

· Monitoring

· Capacity building

**Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Nigerien citizenship will be considered.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Local Senior M&E Specialist to conduct and lead the project’s M&E, research and learning activities. The Specialist will ensure that the activities are measuring the effectiveness and sustainability of the CVE and peace promotion activities. This is a full-time position to be based in Niamey, Niger for the duration of the project.

Responsibilities:

· Provide M&E technical assistance and support on the design and management of evaluations and analyses to inform evidence-based decision-making and interagency understanding of regional peace and governance efforts.

· Conduct field visits throughout the region to consult with CVE project stakeholders and implementers, network with country experts, field test evaluation instruments, participate in enumerator training, and conduct quality control as necessary.

· Review qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments.

· Supervise and/or lead data quality assessments, analysis of performance data, performance evaluations and other research activities, including the supervision of subcontractors and short-term technical assistance.

· Assist with data aggregation and analysis as required.

Qualifications:

· Advanced degree in related subject.

· Eight years of experience leading and managing M&E activities for USAID-funded programs.

· Proven supervisory experience and ability to guide and advise team members on M&E techniques and methods.

· Experience designing and overseeing M&E systems on regional programs.

· Technical skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, as well as experience in spatial analysis and GIS information systems.

· Research expertise and publications in peer-reviewed journals preferred.

· An understanding of countering violent extremism (CVE) techniques and methods is preferred.

· Fluency in spoken and written English and in French. Excellent presentation and oral skills, including training and communication.

· Willingness and ability to travel throughout West Africa as required.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

To apply: https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1742