Associate Director - M & E at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. It was established as an affiliate of the Family Health International (FHi360) to sustain FHI’s achievements in strengthening indigenous organizational capacity in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

We are seeking qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Director - M & E

Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Fixed term
Project: SIDHAS

Project Summary

• The Reading and Numeracy Activity (RANA) is DFID-funded through UNICEF on early primary grades reading pilot project implemented in partnership with FRI 360 in collaboration with the Niger, Kebbi & Katsina state governments. RANA aims to improve literacy and numeracy for girls and boys in primary grades 1-3 in the supported states. It will assist approximately 100 formal Schools and integrated Qur’anic Schools (lQS) in each of the states.

Responsibilities

• Associate Director - M & E provides leadership support to the Director M&E in all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities for AHNI.
• S/he supports the Director M&E in overall management and provision of technical inputs to improve and facilitate the delivery of Sound technical assistance in M&E, including to the Government of Nigeria (GON) and United States Government (USG) upon request.
• S/he collaborates closely with other major stakeholders in the Implementation and improvement of the national M&E effort in Nigeria.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• MB.BS/MD/PhD or similar degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience with at least 5 years progressive experience working in Monitoring and Evaluation in large HIV/AIDS programs at national or international level.
• MS/MA in Demography, Economics and an MPH or similar degree with 7 to 9 years relevant experience in project- level or state/national-level Monitoring and Evaluation in large HIV/AIDS programs at national or international level.
• Sound practical knowledge of statistics and the use of statistical software.
• Proven experience in project development, planning and facilitating technical training.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is required.
• Familiarity with USAID and PEPFAR programs is required.

Application Closing Date
22nd May, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter as a single document to: AHNi-M&[email protected] with the Job Title and Location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail

Note

• AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Only applications Sent electronically (I.e. by e-mail) with the Job Title and Location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.
• AHNI does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.