Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Africa Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is the umbrella organization for applied epidemiology training, programs in Africa. It oversees the Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs (FETP) in 16 countries of Africa. It has been vested with the responsibility of implementing Lagos AIDS Indicator Survey (LAGAIS) in the State. In view of this, AFENET is recruiting men and women with field work experience to gather the Lagos data across the 20 Local Government Areas of Lagos State.

AFENET is seeking the services of candidates to fill the position below for the National Stop Transmission of Poliomyelitis (NSTOP) program:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Abuja
Duration of contract: One year
Work Hours: Full time

Job Description
The responsibilities of a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer:

• Support the design and implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) function for the NSTOP including monitoring progress towards achievement its objectives.
• Provide technical input into monitoring and evaluation components of funding and project proposals
• Provide technical assistance on evaluation design, methods, and implementation.
• Provide technical assistance to program/staff to develop, update and implement monitoring and evaluation of their programs/projects.
• Support implementation, analysis and reporting for NSTOP program
• Assist in developing M&E data collection tools and training field staff and partners in usage.
• Enter and manage M&E data, generate findings/results and translate these into actionable recommendations.
• Conduct internal data quality audits for quality assurance purposes.
• Support project staff and partners to understand M&E requirements and procedures including indicators, definitions and targets.
• Maintaining an updated filing system for all M&E data and resultants reports, including for funding agreements/project reports
• Foster reflection and dialogue on the evaluation process and outcomes both within the organization and with key stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge and skills in monitoring and evaluation methodology, including ability to develop/interpret a logic model and an evaluation plan
• Ability to design monitoring and evaluation activities for public health programs or projects
• Ability to organize and communicate with, staff from many organizations to work together,  including organization of meetings and workshops
• Skills in developing M&E indicators and data collection plans for research or applied evaluation projects.
• Experience in reporting on M&E findings through reports and PowerPoint presentations
• Excellent skills in conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis using statistical and/or qualitative software packages.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, results oriented
• Excellent written and oral communication, including presentation skills.
• A team player

Qualifications

• A Masters' Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies or relevant discipline plus an advanced certificate in M&E.
• Demonstrable and proven practical experience of at least Two (2) years of Post Graduate practice in implementing
• Monitoring and Evaluation activities in Public Health related organizations and institutions.
• Proof of applied skills and experience in designing, implementation and operating M&E systems from project initiation to close out; experience in NGO sector is preferred advantage.
• Experience in handling M&E for multiple donor funds including US CDC,
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies and experience in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Knowledge of vaccine preventable diseases, surveillance and immunization programs, particularly in Nigeria, would be anadvantage

Application Closing Date
21st June, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Candidates should indicate the appropriate position in their application letter. AFENET is an equal opportunity employer.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.