Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is a scientific nonprofit organization that sets standards for the identity, strength, quality, and purity of medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements manufactured, distributed and consumed worldwide. USP's drug standards are enforceable in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration, and these standards are used in more than 140 countries.

The U. S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position below, which will be based in Lagos, Nigeria:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Location: Lagos, Nigeria.

Summary of the Position

• Working under the direction and guidance of the Chief of Party of the USP/PQM-Nigeria Office, the incumbent will be responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of the program.
• He/she will develop M&E framework and plan to support the USP/PQM program development and effective implementation to meet its set goals and objectives.
• He/she will guide and facilitate the deliveries of the USP/PQM project deliverables by monitoring progress and results.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develops the USP/PQM Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) document in-alignment with the PQM global results framework and PMP in order to track the completion of the program goals.
• Develops M&E framework and detailed implementation plan for incorporating into the USP/PQM program. Once developed, periodically monitors and evaluates the program to ensure it is on track.
• Monitors all project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving the project output to ensure the project is on track according to the work plan.
• Develops monitoring and outcome indicator for the PQM program in order to determine that it's meeting its objectives.
• Monitors the sustainability of the program results,
• Suggests strategies to the Program Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the program by identifying bottlenecks in completing program activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks.
• Reports quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress on all program activities with corresponding expenditure(s) to the Chief of Party and Country Representative.
• Collect data for all country level indicators and enter into a database on a regular basis.
• Participates in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Country Representative and Chief of Party for PQM.
• Supports monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the USP/PQM program in Nigeria.
• Coordinates the evaluation of the program portfolio with PQM Headquarters M&E team.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• University Degree required, preferably in M&E, Public Health, Business Administration, Health Economics and Demography & Statistics,

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) including design and implementation of M&E in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/or Government.
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports.
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software.
• Experience/knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis tools and methods.
• Ability to work independently and to liaise and coordinate activities between different agencies that USP/PQM works with.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge on M&E/MIS and development issues
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology: Good understanding capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral): sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, donors and program staff
• Excellent analytical skill; mature judgement combined with a proactive, energetic approach to problem solving proficient in English language (written and spoken).

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications to: [email protected]

Note: Applicant should specify the position(s) for which they are applying on their application cover page or curriculum vitae (Resume)