Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Assistant at Pathfinder International

Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Assistant

Requisition Number: MELAS002061
Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The MEL Assistant is responsible for coordinating monitoring, evaluation, and Learning activities under the award.

Major Activities / Responsibilities
Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Support the development of data collection tools.
• Monitor the progress of RMNCH, G-ANC activities, gather data ensuring accuracy and completeness, perform data analysis including visualization, and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports.
• Work closely with colleagues in the collation of RMNCH, G-ANC and malaria related reports.
• Provide continuous targeted mentorship to facility and community health care providers on the correct use and proper documentation of standard national data capture and reporting tools.

Learning and Adaptation:

• Provide technical support to health facilities in ensuring that data are accurately captured, analyzed monthly, used for decision-making, and reported to the LGA and State according to set guidelines.
• Conduct quarterly DQA in selected health facilities in collaboration with the LGA focal persons, LGA RMNCH officer, and LGA MEL Officer.
• Support LGA and LGA RMNCH officer in ensuring that data from health facilities are accurately collated and reported according to set guidelines.
• Provides technical oversight for the implementation of RMNCH-related activities.
• Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of RMNCH and data collection activities.
• Support with the analysis and dissemination of project findings and other knowledge management activities.

Data Use for Decision Making:

• Work closely with project managers to promote the use of data for informed decision-making.
• Develop tools and mechanisms for translating M&E findings into actionable recommendations.
• Provide training and capacity building to project staff on effective data utilization.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement systems for continuous quality improvement in the delivery of RMNCH services.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Provide technical assistance to project teams to address identified gaps in service delivery quality.

Reports:

• Support the Senior MEL Officer in program monitoring and evaluation tasks (data management and result reporting).
• Perform data analysis to provide technical support to Community Health Influencers and LGA supervisors in their delivery of clean data.
• Contribute to the preparation of tables, charts, and figures for internal program guidance and external publications.
• Prepare regular M&E reports summarizing key findings, trends, and recommendations.
• Share reports with relevant stakeholders, including project funders and partners.

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree/HND in Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Information Management or a related field.
• 3 years of progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating tasks for health and/or development projects.
• Familiarity with the National Health Management Information System (NHMIS) including indicators and other standard measurement tools in the areas of ANC, RMNCH, Nutrition, Malaria interventions and other relevant technical areas.
• Competencies/Attributes:
• Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:
• Country Specific Public Health System: Foundational knowledge of the countries’ public health systems.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of programs, including program strategies and indicators, and the latest professional developments in SRHR, including special challenges faced in the developing world, and related measurement issues.
• Community Relations: Foundational skills in facilitating work relationships between partners, government officials, and communities.
• Report Writing: Ability to write reports for diverse audiences.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, and PowerPoint.
• Languages: Advanced writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills. Advanced knowledge of report writing.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge and or expressed interest of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services, including strategies and indicators.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Advanced influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2024.