Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager - Digital Tool Lead

The M&E Manager will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the programme's digital monitoring and evaluation systems. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, timely, and accurate data collection and reporting across all programme components, with a particular focus on the effective use of the LEAF digital tool as well as in-house consortium tools. The M&E Manager will work closely with programme staff, implementing partners, LASUBEB, Bridges Outcomes and external evaluators to support accurate report, evidence-based decision-making and adaptive programme management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the rollout, training, and ongoing support for the LEAF digital M&E tool across all participating schools and programme staff.
• Oversee the collection, validation, and analysis of consortium data on key programme metrics, including school placement, attendance, retention, and learning outcomes.
• Conduct regular field monitoring trips and work closely with Street Child's national partners to ensure excellent programme quality
• Ensure data completeness, accuracy, and timeliness in line with programme requirements and external verification protocols.
• Monitor digital tool usage analytics and address any gaps in data quality or user engagement.
• Collaborate with external evaluators and programme partners to facilitate independent verification and reporting.
• Produce regular M&E reports and contribute to annual and final programme reporting as required.
• Lead on reviewing local partner MEAL systems with the aim of significantly improving MEAL capabilities and systems.
• Support the programme's learning agenda by sharing insights, lessons learned, and best practices in digital M&E.
• Ensure compliance with EOF requirements, data protection, safeguarding, and confidentiality standards.
• Represent Street Child appropriately both internally and externally in-person and in writing (reports and general requests).
• Commitment to Safeguarding and Child protection practises which matter in every part of the role.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL), ideally within education or development programmes.
• Experience designing and implementing MEAL systems and approaches.
• Experience using digital data collection and analysis tools.
• Experience training and supporting staff and partners in digital tool adoption.
• Experience in grant and budget management.
• Experience working with local partners and strengthening their capacity.
• Strong understanding of education programming and approaches.
• Field experience in international development, with a commitment to locally led development.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse data and generate actionable learning and insights.
• Strong understanding of MEAL frameworks, methodologies and systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multicultural teams.
• Proven capacity-building and coaching skills.
• Commitment to data quality, safeguarding and inclusion.
• Experience with digital data collection platforms (e.g. KoboCollect, CommCare, SurveyCTO).
• Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Experience using AI and automation to improve data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Experience meeting donor reporting requirements.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in International Development, Education, Statistics, Social Sciences, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Relevant professional qualifications or specialist training in MEAL, research, data analysis or project management.

• Awareness of safeguarding and Child Protection policy
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Additional language skills spoken in Lagos.
• Knowledge of Lagos State and surrounding areas.
• Experience working with Lagos SUBEB and/or the state education system.
• Knowledge of delivering payment-by-results programmes.