Job Summary

This position will support the overall data management system of the project at J-HF not limited to conducting data collection, entry, and cleaning, and providing technical support for research activities.
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer is responsible for supporting data collection and the implementation/use of quality checklists at activity level.
The position also serves as a supervisor for enumerators when needed.
The incumbent will provide support in analyzing raw data from assessments, quality checklists, reporting and providing direct support to the project coordinator.
He will support the project coordinator in improving programming and organizational learning for the Area of intervention.

Duties / Responsibilities

The incumbent will maintain regular communication with state-level/Hq-level partners and other stakeholders to offer data-required support.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officers will also enter and clean activity data, monitor paper flow of data collection forms and check for data accuracy.
Perform data entry and cleaning, and assist in the management of quantitative data sets
Support program monitoring and evaluation tasks, including the implementation of M&E systems (data collection, paper flow management, data management and results reporting)
Participate in the training of staff/partners and consultants in M&E data collection and processing
Actively contribute to and support project implementation activities
Participate in the development of work plans and budget for project M&E activities
Provide administrative support as needed
Carry out other tasks as assigned to support J-HF projects.

Technical Expertise, Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies

Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Statistics, Social Science, Development Economics, or a related discipline
Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience within the development / humanitarian sector.
Proven technical skills in monitoring and evaluation, experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
Proven abilities in developing monitoring plans, data collection, information management, use of databases, and analysis and performance monitoring.
Demonstrated ability to train and build the capacity of others.
Comprehensive knowledge of humanitarian accountability principles and their translation into practice.
Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Excellent analytical, presentation, and reporting skills.
Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
Working knowledge of data processing computer packages (e.g. EpiInfo, Epidata, STATA, SPSS, ODK, KOBO toolbox).