State Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Consultants at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) - 3 Openings

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is a leading Non-Governmental and Not-for-Profit Organization established in 1989 by two eminent and reputable Nigerians who are the most prominent advocates of Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and Family Planning (FP) programming in Nigeria. ARFH, a Nigerian fully indigenous, Non- Governmental, and Not-for-Profit organization had implemented projects across the 36+1 states of Nigeria on cross cutting programs including Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health plus Nutrition Investment Case (RMNCAH+N), Family Planning (FP), Global fund grants on HIV, TB and Malaria as Prime & Sub recipient, USAID grants on Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) among others.

ARFH since inception consistently contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of rural poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged populations. ARFH has been at the fore-front of Health & community system strengthening, Human resource for health development in Nigeria, supporting the Government of Nigeria to advocate and domesticate health policies into implementation e.g. its task-shifting and task sharing policy through capacity building for all cadres of health care providers including Physicians, Nurse midwives, and CHEWs.

ARFH has its headquarter in Ibadan and operational offices in Abuja, Lagos, and collaborate with State Ministry of Health across the 36 states plus FCT. Our mission is to initiate, promote and implement in partnership with other organizations, developmental, HIV & AIDS, TB, SRH, and family planning program and interventions for young people and adults through capacity building, technical assistance, operations research, and evaluation to improve the quality of life in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Consultant

Locations: Kano, Lagos and Enugu
Duration: April-November 2025

Specific Responsibilities

• Track and ensure accurate and timely reporting of HPVv data into DHIS2 by health facilities and LGA officers.
• Conduct routine data quality assessments (DQAs) and address identified discrepancies across wards and LGAs.
• Support the use of real-time data to guide sub-national decision-making, especially during MNCH Weeks and the Green October Drive.
• Facilitate capacity building sessions for healthcare workers and data clerks on HPVv indicators, data entry protocols, and DHIS2 utilization.
• Collaborate with state teams to generate weekly data summaries and analytics during Green October Drive to inform adaptive programming.
• Lead the collection and analysis of client exit interview data to assess health worker interactions, service preferences, and uptake barriers.
• Document and visualize trends in reporting completeness, timeliness, and data use to support informed HPVv service delivery.
• Support the development and use of monitoring dashboards, visual tools, and learning briefs to enhance project visibility and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to the routine documentation of lessons learned, KPIs, and success stories from MNCH Week and Green October interventions.
• Facilitate data-sharing and feedback loops with SPHCDBs and partners to reinforce evidence-based planning and accountability.

Requirements
Required Experience:

• Advanced Degree in Public Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, Health Policy, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in immunization, MNCH, community health systems, or public health programming.
• Strong familiarity with routine immunization, data systems (especially DHIS2), stakeholder engagement, and community mobilization frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with sub-national health teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report writing skills.
• Prior experience working in one of the target states is an added advantage.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in immunization, MNCH, community health systems, or public health programming.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Send a single MS Word document containing their CV and cover letter explaining their suitability for the position to: programs@arfh-ng.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is strongly encouraged, as the recruitment process may be concluded once suitable candidates are identified.
• Please clearly indicate the position title and preferred state of the consultancy role in the subject line (e.g., State M&E Consultant – Enugu). 
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Applicants should provide functional emails and phone numbers. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. ARFH is an equal opportunity employer and has a robust Child Safeguarding Policy in place.