Vacancies: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Advisor, Technical Specialists
Chemonics International seeks qualified Nigerian candidates for the anticipated USAlD-funded Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement Program.
The program will improve transparency and accountability in the Nigerian democratic system by strengthening civil society’s ability to participate in key democratic reforms at the national state, and local levels. The program goal will be achieved through strategic partnerships between civil society coalitions and organizations and critical stakeholders in Nigerian society including the media, government institutions, and the private sector.
For more than 36 years, Chemonics International has partnered with USAID and other donors to promote social and economic development to achieve healthier, more productive and independent lives in more than 140 countries. Working with governments, civil society groups, communities, and businesses, we build local capacity to achieve transformational and sustainable impact, alleviate poverty, and create more equitable development.
Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Advisor
The MER advisor will be responsible for the M&E requirements of the program and must possess:
- A university degree in a related field such as social science, statistics, economics, or evaluation research;
- A minimum of five years experience in designing, managing, and implementing results-based M&B activities;
- Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data; and
- Experience working with an international development organization or NGO and knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, M&E tools, and impact evaluation.
Candidates interested in this position please respond to: NigeriaMERAChemonics@gmail.com
Position: Technical Specialists
Interested in long-term and short-term positions with at least five years professional experience in the following areas are also invited to apply:
- Budget advocacy and monitoring
- Extractive industry governance, transparency, and advocacy
- Public procurement monitoring
- Freedom of Information Act implementation and monitoring
- Media freedom and reform
- Government accountability legislation
- Gender advocacy, women’s issues, and women in government
- Communications, new media, and strategic ICT solutions
- Civil Society Capacity Building and Expert Trainers
- Civil Society management and finance
- Peace building and conflict resolution trainers
- Advocacy for increased participation in democratic governance for persons living with disabilities
Candidates interested in this position please respond to: NigeriaspecialistsChemonics@gmail.com
Note:
Interested candidates should send a full CV detailing all relevant professional experience and achievements, a cover letter detailing qualifications in relation to the specific position, and three professional references not later than October 11th 2012 to the appropriate addresses below.
Qualified candidates will be contacted.
