Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Zonal) - NOC at World Health Organization (WHO)

World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Zonal) - NOC

Reference No: 2107026
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Schedule: Full-time
Organisation: AF_NGA Nigeria
Grade: No grade
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months

Job Description
Under the overall guidance of the WHO country office representative and over all supervision of SHI Cluster Lead and guidance of the  Zonal Coordinator the  Zonal M&E (ZME) will carry out the following specific task:

• Support the Zone and State teams to prepare, review and/or update annual/quarterly immunization plans;
• Assess trends and measures outcomes relating to achieving National Plan of Action (NPA) goals in Polio eradication
• Support regular performance reviews of Zonal and State technical teams and the preparation of performance improvement plans wherever necessary.
• Oversee the data management protocols in an aim to improve quality, accessibility, timeliness and relevance of technical data
• Prepare quarterly programme status reports required for management, board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
• Oversee the coordination and deliverables of the Zonal WHO data management system
• Support in the creation of a monitoring and evaluation system in the zone through systematic information exchange from the central level to the field regarding surveillance and immunization along the WHO system.
• Assist in the implementation of WHO accountability framework and recommend mechanisms for effective implementation, compliance and documentation.
• Follow systematic information delivery on the selected deliverables in the accountability frame work for state coordinators, Cluster coordinators, LGA facilitators and Field officers. In addition, support implementation of the same for all staff under the Zone.
• Conduct supportive supervision and verification on regular basis.
• Systematically document technical performance of professional staff and provide periodical report to the Zonal coordinator and central Monitoring and evaluation unit for management decision to enforce accountability
• Support activities aimed at strengthening partnership, advocacy as well as resource mobilization in support of improving performance of immunization activities;
• Undertake periodic training need assessment and take part in capacity building activities in support of immunization operations (service delivery, vaccine supply and quality, logistics, surveillance, advocacy and communication), immunization safety and operational research
• Systematically document the capacity building activities undertaken in the zone and share the same to the Zonal coordinator and national M&E unit.
• Document and produce evidences for the resource utilization (financial and Human) in line with the program deliverables to make sure that implementation of results should be tied up with the resource deployed. Include this as a critical deliverable in the quarterly report.
• Perform other activities as required by WHO Representative.

Reporting Requirements:

• The ZME will report to the WHO Zonal Coordinator (ZC) and technically to the  SHI Cluster.
• Overall Technical Guidance for the programme will be provided in line with national guidelines by the SHI Cluster Lead.
• Overall policy and managerial support and guidance will be provided by the WHO Representative in Nigeria.

Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications:

• Essential: First level University Degree in Public Health, Monitoring & Evaluation or related field
• Desirable: Masters Degree in Public Health, Monitoring & Evaluation or related field with additional data management training.

Experience:

• Essential: At least 7 years’ experience in M&E and data management.
• Desirable: Experience in design of M&E framework, planning
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, excel, and PPT)

WHO Competencies:
Teamwork:

• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Knowing and managing yourself
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills:

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English and local language.

Additional Desirable Skills & Competencies

• Basic knowledge of data management
• Ability to acquire sound knowledge of WHO rules, regulations and procedures.  Demonstrated abilities for team-work.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different background.   

Application Closing Date
22nd December, 2021 (11:59 PM)