Short-Term Technical Assistance Expert - Economic Growth & Environment (Nigeria)

Navanti Group is a young company with significant growth potential, and we offer rapid advancement for those who excel. The success of our company lies in the quality of our people, which is why we will work hard to foster your talents and develop your career.

Do really interesting work

Work on innovative projects in international security, countering radicalization, new media, and business development.

Have a voice

We eschew traditional hierarchies because they stunt potential. We believe everyone has unique value to add regardless of age or title. We celebrate great ideas that can help our clients meet their objectives, and so we have institutionalized the practice of idea-sharing and development at all levels.

We honor drive and excellence

Our meritocratic system provides great rewards to those who excel and drive the business.

Be creative

We encourage fresh thinking because that's what drives innovation in our field.

Interested in applying for a position, but don't see one that fits right now? Submit your resume for future consideration here.

Navanti provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, handicap, disability, or status as a Veteran. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form and take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant. We have a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse of power.

Department: Programs

Location: Abuja, FCT

Location: Nigeria - various locations/remote support

Navanti supports a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Support Activity program that assists USAID/Nigeria in advancing its broader organizational learning and development efforts. This program strengthens the Mission's capacity and performance in programmatic monitoring, evaluation, learning, collaborating, and adapting. The MEL Support Activity closely aligns with USAID/Nigeria's Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) and provides a broad range of specialized technical assistance, training, data gathering and analysis, field-based monitoring, evaluations and assessments, facilitation of organizational learning and adaptation initiatives, and short-term technical assistance.

 

Project Objective:

The purpose of this five-year project is to support USAID/Nigeria staff and partners to implement more efficient, effective, and transparent activities by improving: (1) USAID and Implementing Partner's (IP) capacity to achieve expected results; (2) USAID's understanding and tracking of activity and project performance; and (3) Mission and activity ability to collaborate, learn, and adapt (CLA).

Opportunity Description:

Navanti is seeking a Short-Term Technical Assistance Experts in various fields and topics who will contribute to the implementation of activities for this project in support of USAID/Nigeria's technical offices with a focus on Economic Growth & Environment.

The STTA Expert should possess strong familiarity with their respective sector and experience across the MEL spectrum, including conducting a variety of monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities. High-performing STTA experts will be able to apply their individual technical skills, knowledge, and experience to help GoN and USAID create a culture of innovation, integration, and accountability. Navnati's STTA network will mobilize rapidly and remain flexible depending on context shifts and user needs, including being seconded to GoN or USAID, if desired. Upon receiving an STTA Work Order, Navanti's COP will assign an appropriate lead such as the DCOP, Monitoring Advisor, or Learning and Institutional Capacity Advisor to recruit from our STTA Expert pool of candidates and oversee the STTA network according to the technical requirements.

 

Desired Skills:

Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Demonstrated experience in MEL activities including MEL plans at the activity and project level, monitoring activities, data quality assessments, evaluations, MEL training and capacity building, implementing learning agenda activities, as well as other MEL technical activities.

Demonstrated technical expertise in either of the above-mentioned technical fields in Nigeria and experience conducting relevant MEL activities.

Strong qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis skills; proficiency in relevant software such as SPSS, Stata, NVivo, or others preferred.

Experience working with USAID and local stakeholders in evaluation processes.

Knowledge USAID program cycle and evaluation policy.

Excellent communication, writing, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Fluency in spoken and written English required.

START YOUR APPLICATION