Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Expert (International expert)

Job Posting Organization:
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization founded on the belief that a better world is possible. Established to address the challenges faced by communities in disaster and hardship, Mercy Corps operates in over 40 countries worldwide. The organization partners with local communities to implement bold solutions that help individuals overcome adversity and build stronger, more resilient communities from within. Their mission is to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities.

Job Overview:
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Expert will play a crucial role in supporting the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP III) by developing off-grid renewable energy projects. This position requires a seasoned professional who will ensure high-quality documentation, visibility, and learning throughout the project implementation. The expert will work closely with the Team Leader and technical experts to track progress across all workstreams, ensuring coherence between activities and project objectives. The role demands strong experience in development communications, results documentation, and reporting specifically for renewable energy and rural electrification programs. The expert will be responsible for maintaining structured oversight of milestones, deliverables, and progress indicators, while also preparing timely reports and knowledge products that enhance visibility and accountability to funders and stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Expert include:

• Monitoring, Tracking & Documentation: Track all project activities, outputs, and achievements to ensure alignment with assignment objectives and expected impacts. Maintain a clear overview of milestones, deliverables, and progress indicators across all work packages. Support the Team Leader in consolidating milestones and reporting on the assignment, preparing inputs for NESP reporting to its funders.
• Reporting & Knowledge Management: Ensure timely preparation of high-quality reports, briefs, and progress updates in line with GIZ requirements. Document major milestones, outcomes, and impacts to enhance visibility and accountability to funders and stakeholders. Prepare lessons learned, case studies, and knowledge products to support sector-wide learning and dissemination.
• Communications & Visibility: Advise on communication strategies and plans to ensure effective visibility of project progress and outcomes. Support the development of communication materials that highlight achievements, innovations, and impacts in off-grid renewable energy. Ensure that communication outputs are coherent, accurate, and aligned with GIZ visibility guidelines.
• Collaboration & Support: Work closely with the Team Leader and technical experts to ensure consistent, coordinated reporting across all work packages. Provide ongoing support to ensure that monitoring and reporting processes are embedded in day-to-day implementation. Contribute to internal coordination, ensuring that information flows smoothly between experts and task orders.
• Safeguarding Responsibilities: Actively learn about safeguarding and integrate it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work. Practice the values of Mercy Corps, including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Expert position include:

• Education: A Master’s degree (or equivalent, e.g., German Diploma) in communications, public policy, international development, or a related field.
• Languages: An excellent command of English (C1 level, CEFR) is mandatory.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the power sector, working with both public and private entities, with at least 5 of these years acquired within the last 6 years. Specific experience should include at least 5 years in communications and reporting of renewable energy projects, with 3 of those years in rural electrification projects under international development. International experience should encompass at least 4 years in one country with an economy in transition outside the West Africa region, and regional experience should include at least 2 years in West Africa, with a minimum of 1 year in Nigeria. Additionally, at least 3 years of experience working on development cooperation projects is required.

Educational Background:
The educational background needed for this position includes a Master’s degree or equivalent in communications, public policy, international development, or a related field. This advanced education is essential to equip the candidate with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage monitoring, evaluation, and reporting tasks within the context of renewable energy projects.

Experience:
The level of experience needed for the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Expert position is substantial. Candidates must possess a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the power sector, with at least 5 years of this experience gained within the last 6 years. Specific experience in communications and reporting for renewable energy projects is crucial, with at least 5 years dedicated to this area, including 3 years focused on rural electrification projects under international development. Furthermore, candidates should have at least 4 years of international experience in a country with an economy in transition outside the West Africa region, and at least 2 years of professional experience in West Africa, including a minimum of 1 year in Nigeria. Experience working on development cooperation projects is also required, totaling at least 3 years.

Languages:
The mandatory language requirement for this position is an excellent command of English at the C1 level (CEFR). This proficiency is essential for effective communication, documentation, and reporting within the context of the role. While English is the primary language required, additional language skills may be considered beneficial but are not specified as mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The position is subject to funding approval and is based in Sub-Saharan Africa, with significant time spent in Nigeria. It requires up to 40% travel to support country programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and amenities are scarce. Housing for this role is provided in individual accommodations, and staff will have access to good medical services with a high standard of living conditions. The organization promotes ongoing learning, allowing team members to dedicate 5% of their time to personal and professional growth activities. Mercy Corps is committed to building a diverse and effective team, fostering a culture of trust and respect, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all individuals.