Monitoring and Evaluation Officers at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria, etc. We offer professionals, opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

ARFH - We seek applications from qualified persons for the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Abuja

Specific Responsibilities

• The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, under the supervision of the M & E Manager and with technical oversight from the Coordinator of Monitoring and Evaluation, is responsible for the following duties:
• The M and E Officer will be responsible for the design, implementation and supervision of monitoring and evaluation activities for SRH/Family planning in four North Western States (Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi and Zamfara) and local government levels with primary-focus on community-based activities;
• Work directly with CBO implementing partners to facilitate the implementation of high quality M and E system for SRH/Family planning activities;
• Work closely with other staff to ensure synergy relevant to the implementation and documentation of the SRH/Family planning activities;
• Develop, review and ensure correct implementation of the SRH/Family planning activities as a subset of national M and E plan; as well as monitor the use of and inform necessary modification to M and E tools.
• Support the development and design of the M&E framework, tools and project M&E plans and guidelines and surveillance data for program planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy.
• Provide continuous technical assistance on data management to project team.
• Ensure regular maintenance of database/information system
• Contribute effectively at national and sub-national levels to Health Management Information System strengthening
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, including the conduct of data verification and validation and data quality assessments (DQAs) using standard checklists.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly project reports, proposal writing and assessment exercises.
• Participate in project assessments, evaluations and design teams, and conduct operational research activities.
• Make presentations to stakeholders at both technical and non-technical sessions on program achievements and deliverables
• Represent and make appropriate presentation at professional meetings, conferences and workshops related to Monitoring and Evaluation including M&E Technical Working Group (TWG) and other relevant technical committees.

Qualifications

• MBBS with an MPH or Master's degree in Social Sciences, Pharmacy or related field with at least 3-4 years M and E experience in SRH/Family planning.
• Also required is experience working with CBOs and USAID funded programs. Familiarity with local tradition and language is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High level of proficiency in computer packages and statistical software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Epi-info and SPS.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job; to: [email protected]  Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email.

Note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Candidates are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as for three professional referees (i.e. from present and former employers).
• For every agency or organization that you have worked for please indicate the name of your supervisor, his/her functional email address and functional telephone numbers.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).