Impact and Knowledge Management Officer

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for an Impact and Knowledge Management Officer to join our dedicated and talented team in our mission to create business solutions to poverty!

MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Impact and Knowledge Management Officer leads monitoring, evaluation, and learning for the RISE project across Bauchi, Kaduna, and Kano. This role designs and implements frameworks to measure project effectiveness, documents best practices, and ensures lessons learned inform programming across four value chains. The position operates within a matrix reporting structure, with additional reporting to the IKM Lead for West and Central Africa and will be part of the larger Impact and Knowledge Management community of practice within the West and Central Africa region. The position supports RISE's objectives of improving agri-food systems and creating opportunities for women and youth in Northern Nigeria.

Job Status: Full-time

Start Date**:** As soon as possible

Location(s): Nigeria - Bauchi, Kaduna, and Kano

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Project Monitoring and Impact Measurement Systems & Processes: 35%

• •    Design and implement the project's Performance Measurement Framework (PMF), including data collection tools and monitoring schedules
  •    Lead IKM procedures implementation, creating templates and facilitating training to ensure consistent application
  •    Analyze monitoring data and translate insights into programmatic recommendations for improved decision-making.
  •    Develop comprehensive reports incorporating narratives and visual presentations for MEDA West and Central  Africa Region, Corporate Office and donors

Survey Design and Implementation: 20%

• •    Orchestrate project baseline and annual studies using appropriate research methodologies and electronic data collection tools
  •    Analyze survey results using specialized software to measure progress toward project outcomes
  •    Manage external consultants conducting evaluation studies, providing guidance on tool design and monitoring deliverables
  •    Ensure financial disbursements to IKM consultants align with contracts and supporting documentation

Communication: 20%

• •    Present project findings and lessons learned at stakeholder meetings and relevant forums
  •    Collaborate with the communications team to translate technical insights into accessible formats
  •    Facilitate knowledge sharing events to disseminate best practices across project regions
  •    Develop compelling narratives from data insights for various stakeholder audiences

Capacity Building: 15%

• •    Identify capacity-building needs and deliver training to partners on monitoring and evaluation practices
  •    Foster participatory monitoring culture among Partners through field visits and report reviews
  •    Establish data quality protocols and facilitate regular review meetings with project stakeholders
  •    Train stakeholders on database management systems to enable prompt and accurate reporting

Other Support to the Project Management Team - 10%

• •    Assist the Project Manager with overall project management tasks, including coordination meetings, report writing, annual activity planning, and participation in relevant conferences and forums.
  •    Support the Country Project Manager in tracking financial metrics related to project outcomes for women and youth in agri-food systems.
  •    Liaise on financial management with implementation partners, traveling as needed to project sites across Bauchi, Kaduna, and Kano to ensure consistent financial practices.
  •    Develop tools to effectively track and report on climate-smart agriculture investments and their returns for women and youth beneficiaries.

Position Qualifications

Education: Advanced qualifications (ideally with a master’s degree) in social sciences, international development, economic development, evaluation, statistics, data science, or related field or an equivalency acquired through formal education, work experience and self-learning.

Experience:  A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in measurement and evaluation and development programming including analysis and assessment, development and implementation of strategies, developing tools and conducting training. Experience in monitoring and evaluation of agricultural projects would be an asset.

Technical: Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, Experience in, Access, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams economic development and value chain projects with direct experience working in rural communities with women. Knowledge of gender theories and practices.

Additional Qualifications

• In-depth understanding and knowledge of the project Logic Model, Theory of Change and Performance Measurement Framework.

• Understanding and appreciation of business principles, international development and the approach of creating business solutions to poverty.

• Experience with/knowledge of innovative impact assessment approaches such as rapid assessments, participatory evaluation, etc.

• Demonstrated staff management experience.

• Excellent computer skills and demonstrated aptitude at integrating information technology and automated data collection systems into programming.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of data collection tools (e.g., ODK, Kobo Collect), analytics and statistical softwares (e.g., Power BI, Stata), as well as management platforms (e.g., CRM or similar systems)

• Experience with GAC project implementation

• Managerial , and partnership experience

• In-depth experience in utilizing gender equality and social inclusion sensitive indicators and measures.

• Fluent in written and spoken English and local languages spoken in northern Nigeria.

Additional Qualifications

• •    Appreciation and support for MEDA's mission, vision, and values.
  •    Experience managing official development projects in a leadership role.
  •    Experience with professional, tactful communication, persuasion, and influence with host country ministries, officials, and key partners while maintaining optimal collaboration with key stakeholders.
  •    Coordination skills for multi-stakeholder platforms/initiatives.
  •    Communication Skills: Facilitating updates to key stakeholders and officials, ensuring alignment with country development priorities, and maintaining professional communication with donors, consortium members, and clients.
  •    Experience managing agrifood system projects.
  •    6 to 10 years of management experience within Nigeria desired

Professional Requirements for All Staff

• Organizational Policies and Procedures
  •    Ensure compliance with all MEDA management, professionalism, financial, audit, legal, HR, security, and corporate policies.
  •    Prepare quarterly and other internal reports and planning documents.
  •    Participate in required training sessions.

• Organizational Culture
  •    Demonstrate understanding and commitment to MEDA’s mission of creating business solutions to poverty.
  •    Uphold MEDA’s core performance values: Collaboration, Respect, Entrepreneurship, and Accountability.

• Image and Engagement
  •    Uphold MEDA’s image and values.
  •    Respect the board-approved branding strategy.
  •    Promote MEDA through conferences, media appearances, and conventions as necessary.

• Staff Management
  •    Manage and lead staff according to MEDA’s policies, procedures, and values.
  •    Contribute to a healthy work culture and environment for staff.

This job description may be reviewed, revised, and updated as needed to meet departmental and/or organizational objectives.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Early application is advantageous, as we evaluate candidates on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

MEDA welcomes and encourages applications from all genders, backgrounds, religions, cultures, nationalities and abilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the selection process.

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