Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Partnerships Advisor needed at GIZ Nigeria

Vacancy No: 086

Background
GIZ. Solutions that work:

• As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world.
• GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security.
• The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe from the German government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector, and governments of other countries.
• We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity.
• Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
• The registered offices of GIZ are in Bonn and Eschborn.
• Our approximately 23,500 employees, almost 70 percent of whom are national personnel, work in around 120 countries (July 2020).
• GIZ has worked in Nigeria since 1974.
• Since 2004, GIZ has maintained a country office in the capital city Abuja.
• Currently 361 national and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).

Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of Project, the Advisor will work closely with the EPSAO Project Team in their planning and implementation of activities so as to ensure they meet targets and monitor results as per the established M&E framework and Commissioning Parties’ requirements.

• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E): Support the establishment of a new M&E framework for the EPSAO follow-on measure (EPSG) to align closely with Project goals, objectives, and GIZ and donor requirements for effective monitoring and evaluation processes. 
• Develop tools for gender-sensitive monitoring to ensure capturing adequate sex-disaggregated data and addressing gender mainstreaming issues within the monitoring framework. 
• Continuously assess implementation progress against Project objectives and plans, making necessary adjustments to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ensure effective management and implementation of evaluation processes, focusing on quality assurance and result achievement.
• Follow up on the implementation of previous evaluation recommendations, integrating them into broader knowledge management formats to enhance Project outcomes.
• Enhance the effectiveness of GIZ’s coordination role in the Multi Partner Cooperation Agreement through monitoring and evaluation support.
• Participate in GIZ internal M&E knowledge-sharing platforms to stay updated on new guidelines, methodologies, and tools, and keep the Project team informed.
•  Develop knowledge products, best practices, and lessons learned, providing strategic advice on effective knowledge management to the Programme Management Team.
• Support the Project team in ensuring electronic documentation complies with company standards.
• Assist in the preparation of annual progress reports for commissioning parties, aligning progress reports from implementing partners with Programme needs.
• Conduct training and provide technical assistance on M&E methodologies to Project staff and implementation partners.
• Coordinate and manage external evaluations and impact assessments as required.
• Contribute to analytical work, evaluations, guidance notes, factsheets, and lessons learned papers related to partnership issues.
• Track and report on partnership activities to ensure alignment with Project objectives and timelines.
• Support coordination and quality control of various GIZinternal processes such as compliance management, risk reporting, and evaluation missions.

Partnership Support:

• Provide robust support to the Project Management Team in its efforts to ensure smooth planning, coordination and implementation with implementing partners so as to foster strong cooperation, coherence and alignment with Project objectives and to ensure the successful achievement of results
• Develop and facilitate capacity-building initiatives and regular partnership meetings for implementing partners to enhance and ensure consistency in the understanding of Project goals and objectives 
• Monitor and track partnership activities to assess progress, address issues that arise, and proactively identify opportunities for synergies and collaboration
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and partners to leverage additional resources, expertise, and networks to support the Project’s goals and objectives
• Support / contribute to the development of communication materials and reports to highlight partnership achievements, share best practices, and showcase the impact of collaborative efforts
• Coordinate the EPSG Secretariat to facilitate the role of the current EU Delegation co-chair within the ECOWAS Thematic Working Group Peace and Security (TWGPS).
• This includes ensuring regular convening, promoting enhanced collaboration, and facilitating knowledge exchange among development partners actively supporting ECOWAS peace and security initiatives. 
• Participate in inter-agency meetings, conferences, and events to promote collaboration, share insights, and foster relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Represent the EPSG Project at relevant conferences, meetings, and events to promote the project and its objectives as well as to foster relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Other duties/additional tasks:
• Performs other relevant duties and tasks as may be required and at the request of management

Required qualifications, competences, and experience
Qualifications:

• University degree in political science, development studies, international relations, economics or related social sciences.
• Master’s degree is an added advantage Professional experience
• At least 7 years’ experience in the design, development and/or implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems, preferably relevant to programmes/projects in the peace and security field is required.
• Experience in leading partnerships and collaboration with bilateral, multilateral partners as well as national counterparts in West Africa.
• Knowledge of the African peace and security landscape and especially the ECOWAS region
• Experience working for an international organization will be highly desirable as will experience working or engaging with national actors (including governments, civil society and other).
• Other knowledge, additional competences:
• Working experience with the EU/ on EU co-financed projects is a strong asset for this position. Familiarity with the ECOWAS region and established contacts with relevant actors is considered an asset.
• Proven ability to mainstream gender and conflict-sensitive approaches into the work
• Good understanding of results-based planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Exceptional writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and highly political context.
• Excellent diplomacy and persuasion skills, with a high sense of integrity and transparency. Ability to work carefully and in a structured manner, even under great time pressure, as well as very good self-organization and reliability
• Possesses transferable skills in knowledge documentation and utilization as well as conceptual analytical and evaluative skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required for this position. Working knowledge of French will be a significant advantage.