Position Description

EnCompass LLC seeks a Senior Monitoring Advisor (SMA) for an anticipated five-year United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) Nigeria Third Party Monitoring Project (NTPMP) to support the DCOP in providing technical guidance to the design and implementation of the TPM system and deliverables related to monitoring activities. This includes development and oversight of sampling methods, data collection tools, managing data in a virtual system, monitoring reports, data quality assessments, and the design of special studies and assessments. The SMA must establish sound methodological processes and standards that are compliant with USAID guidance and lead to highly reliable findings for all monitoring activities.

The purpose of the Nigeria Third Party Monitoring Project (NTPMP) is to provide third-party monitoring services to ensure adequate management oversight of BHA's implementing partners. These will be implemented in high-security threat environments of Northeastern Nigeria. The overall goal of this contract is to increase USAID/BHA’s access to independent, verifiable data related to the 1) quantity and quality of activities delivered and 2) performance of BHA-funded programs in Nigeria.

It is anticipated that this position will be based in Abuja with travel to North-Eastern Nigeria.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions:

Administration:

• Oversee all monitoring activities
• Lead design/development and implementation of monitoring/data collection tools
• Work closely with Mission staff to design and implement the Mission’s PMP.
• Support the Mission in conducting Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and developing Performance Indicator Reference Sheets (PIRS).
• Develop data collection tools and oversee collection of accurate, high-quality data.
• Design and implement standardized and specialized training on monitoring for Mission staff and implementing partners.
• Perform regular field visits to implementing partners for on-site mentorship and coaching.
• Supervise other NTPMP staff working on monitoring and supporting the Mission’s shift to a new performance indicator database.
• Work closely with Mission staff to design and implement the Mission’s PMP.
• Lead efforts to support institutionalization of learning, foster collaboration, and facilitate adaptive management for the Mission.
• Ensure the Mission is supported to continually enhance its strategies and programs based on evidence, feedback, and a culture of learning

Position Requirements

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• The Senior Monitoring Advisor SMA must hold a master’s degree.
• The position will be required to reside and work in Abuja, Nigeria.

Experience and Skills

• At least five years of experience designing and implementing field-based MEAL projects relevant to the Nigeria humanitarian assistance portfolio.
• At least three years’ experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis related to humanitarian assistance.
• Demonstrate experience in data management and visualization.
• Demonstrate experience with monitoring donor-funded programs.
• Familiarity with the operations of similar BHA programs and knowledge of IP activities in Nigeria.
• Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in one or more Nigerian languages an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and team management skills

How to Apply

Please submit CV and cover letter, and complete the application

EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate’s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.

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