Job Purpose

• To support quarterly impact monitoring, preparation of annual impact reports, conduct related baseline work and specialized surveys.
• Will also collaboratively contribute to the co-creation of youth narratives, special reviews, internal rapid assessments, and evaluations as needed.

Knowledge of Context
All applicants should:

• Be resident in Nigeria
• Have the linguistic capacity to work in English and local languages.
• Have experience working with youth and marginalized populations, including methodological insights into how to meaningfully engage young women and men and other marginalized communities in youth-focused developmental efforts.
• Understand the challenges of youth unemployment in Nigeria, formal and informal settings in Nigeria, and in particular, a deeper understanding of the dynamics of dignified and fulfilling work for young people, their families, communities and the ecosystems.

Management and Coordination of Youth Development Work
Applicants will be expected to:

• Support the preparation of relevant documentation for programme review and reporting;
• Participate in monitoring, evaluation and learning activities and determine required action/interventions for all youth development programming to achieve results;
• Actively monitor youth development programmes through field visits, surveys;
• Support the development of relevant briefs and other strategic programme materials for management use, information and/or dissemination;
• Have experience in networking and partnership building;
• Have experience in supporting programs, portfolios and developmental efforts to measure and generate impact results including the use of quantitative data and qualitative narratives.
• Have experience in supporting data aggregation, findings and reporting at national level.
• Work with the MEL plan to ensure linkage to reporting requirements where possible, and to build an evidence-base for gender programming interventions.
• Have substantial experience in youth development programmes across sectors, private sector and not-for profit players;
• Coordinate planning and implementation of spotlight initiative programmes focusing on youth development;
• Facilitate the process of planning, provision of input and operational support on the integration of frameworks that promotes youth development and participation and ensures that crosscutting issues such as gender, disabilities and the rights of minority and marginalized groups are considered and integrated in programme implementation;

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience
• A First University Degree in Anthropology, Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, or another Human Development related field
• An advanced university degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels
• Experience working for an international or inter-governmental organization

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and use good judgment.
• Strong oral and written English skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders