Program/M&E Officer at the 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 of improving Sexual and Reproductive Health, Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, etc. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We seek applications from qualified applicants for the position below:

Job Title: Program/M&E Officer

Location: Rivers
Type of Appointment:  Full Time
Duration: Twelve (12) months

Specific Responsibilities
The State Program/M&E Officer shall, under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, carry out the following activities:

• Responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities
• Support the Program Manager in the preparation of Monthly and other routine program reports
• Works with the Program Manager to ensure that the Program/monitoring and evaluation activities are conducted appropriately in line with Project, Country and donor needs.
• Ensure Community Testers are familiar and compliant with all necessary M&E tools
• Participate in State Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Working Group meetings.
• Ensure regular maintenance of database/information system.
• Provide direct oversight/supervision to Testers and ensure adherence to implementation guidelines in the assigned LGAs of operation
• Develop M & E plan for the state team for the conduct of routine monitoring visits to project sites, including the conduct of data verification, and validation and data quality assessments (DQAs).
• Ensure all data are validated monthly before reporting
• Prepare monthly M&E reports and share with the Program Manager before the final submission to ARFH Abuja Office
• Analysis data for informed decision
• Assist in following up on implementation of recommendations by developing monthly tracking template
• Carry out any other tasks assigned from the country office.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a minimum qualification of University Degree/HND in Statistics, Sciences or Social Sciences with minimum of 3 years post NYSC professional experience in HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis or Malaria project implementation
• Similar experience with donor funded programs especially Global Fund CSS grant will be an added advantage
• Such an individual must be ready to work in a team and must have excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail. Excellent writing and communications skills in English language are also required
• Successful candidates must be very knowledgeable in community interventions especially community HIV testing and have strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Such a candidate must be knowledgeable in the conduct of project related researches for informed decision
• Computer literacy with demonstrated use of word processing, database (DHIS) and presentation software (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Applicant’s experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Application Closing Date
4pm; 25th October, 2019.

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: programs@arfh-ng.org

Note

• Interested candidates must indicate the Position and State being applied for in the Subject line of the email (E.g. Program/M&E Officer - Rivers)
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).