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Background:
Zamfara State is dedicated to attaining sustainable improvement by the implementation of its State Development Plan (SDP). However, challenges comparable to fragmented monitoring programs, inadequate institutional capability, and weak information administration hinder the state’s capability to trace progress and obtain set targets.
To deal with these gaps, Zamfara goals to develop an M&E Policy that builds on the National M&E Policy whereas being tailored to its particular wants. Additionally, a strong M&E framework for the SDP will probably be developed to make sure that authorities priorities are successfully monitored, evaluated, and aligned with native and nationwide improvement targets, together with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The integration of an interactive M&E dashboard is vital for enhancing real-time information monitoring, reporting, and decision-making, offering a transparent linkage between coverage targets, actions, and measurable outcomes
How are you able to make a difference?
Zamfara State seeks to institutionalize a strong Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system as a vital driver for evidence-based decision-making and sustainable improvement. To obtain this, the state authorities, in collaboration with UNICEF, is initiating the improvement of a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Policy that aligns with and domesticates the National M&E Policy. In addition to this coverage, the state intends to develop an interactive dashboard for real-time information monitoring and usability and a complete M&E framework to assist the efficient monitoring of the State Development Plan (SDP). This Terms of Reference (ToR) offers particulars on the recruitment of an skilled advisor to steer the improvement of the M&E Policy, the SDP M&E Framework, and the related deliverables.
Scope of Work:
The advisor will:
1. Review the National M&E Policy, Zamfara State Development Plan, and different related paperwork.
2. Review the situational evaluation and MESA of the present M&E atmosphere in Zamfara, together with capability gaps and institutional preparations.
3. Engage with stakeholders throughout authorities ministries, LGAs, improvement companions, and civil society to collect enter for the coverage and framework.
4. Develop a domesticated M&E Policy for Zamfara State.
5. Draft an M&E framework for the State Development Plan, together with key efficiency indicators (KPIs) and information assortment methodologies.
6. Design an interactive M&E dashboard for monitoring SDP implementation and different key improvement indicators.
7. Support the pilot testing, coaching and mentoring on the use and options of the dashboard.
8. Facilitate validation workshops for the draft coverage, framework, and dashboard.
9. Develop a roadmap for implementing the coverage and framework, together with coaching alongside the traces of M&E, consequence based mostly writing and danger administration.
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To qualify as an advocate for each child you should have…
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:
1. Advanced diploma in M&E, Public Policy, Statistics, or associated fields.
2. At least 8 years of expertise in creating M&E insurance policies and frameworks.
3. Expertise in designing interactive dashboards and information visualization instruments.
4. Proven expertise in conducting stakeholder engagement and facilitating workshops.
5. Strong data of Nigeria’s governance and improvement context, notably Zamfara State.
6. Excellent analytical, communication, and report writing expertise.
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Remarks:
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National Consultancy for the Development of the Zamfara State Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Policy and Framework, Sokoto, Nigeria, Home-Based (11 months)
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