About the Role
Slum2School Africa is a dynamic, volunteer-driven developmental organization on a mission to transform society by empowering disadvantaged children to realize their full potential. Founded in 2012, we address critical shortcomings in the African educational sector by providing comprehensive scholarships, building innovative learning spaces, and offering essential psychosocial support to children living in slums and remote indigent communities. We are currently looking for a passionate Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to join our dedicated team and help us drive data-driven decision-making across our various community projects.
Key Responsibilities- Design, implement, and manage robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks, systems, and tools to track project performance and educational outcomes.
- Collect, verify, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data related to educational scholarships, learning spaces, and psychosocial support programs.
- Conduct regular field visits to slum and indigent communities to monitor project implementation, assess impact, and ensure quality control.
- Prepare comprehensive periodic reports, dashboards, and impact briefs for internal stakeholders, donors, and partner organizations.
- Collaborate closely with program managers and volunteers to identify operational gaps, recommend strategic improvements, and share lessons learned.
- Facilitate capacity-building sessions for project staff and volunteers on data collection best practices and M&E standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 to 4 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within the non-profit or NGO sector in Nigeria.
- Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and qualitative data collection methodologies, analysis, and reporting.
- Proficiency in using data analysis software and tools such as SPSS, STATA, KoboToolbox, ODK, or advanced Excel.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Deep passion for education, child welfare, and community development, with high cultural intelligence to work effectively in diverse slum communities.
- Opportunity to make a direct, measurable impact on the lives of vulnerable children and transform underserved communities across Nigeria.
- Collaborative, dynamic, and mission-driven work environment with a passionate team of change-makers and volunteers.
- Continuous professional development, mentorship, and opportunities to lead impactful social development initiatives.