Programme Officer - Results at Palladium Group

Overall Responsibilities

• The Programme Officer- Results is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of Results Management Unit (RMU) activities by providing technical and logistical support to the unit. S/he works closely with RMU team members to coordinate and contribute to activities.

Specific Responsibilities
The Programme Officer- Results will:

• Provide administrative and research support to the Operations Research Advisor in the effective planning and management of research studies, including but not limited to:
• Leading on administrative preparation work (preparing materials for ethical review, preparing invitation letters, assisting in recruiting/selection of research firms and/or consultants, etc.).
• Working with research firms to ensure data collection activities are well-planned and managed;
• Conducting a first review of research reports.
• Support RMU work-planning and develop and maintain activity tracking sheets to ensure activities are on track and on budget;
• Support the Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor to compile and verify project data for quarterly and annual reporting, and draft sections of the annual and quarterly reports, as instructed by the DTL-R;
• Assist in the management of consultants and other STTAs working under the RMU to ensure they have access to relevant MNCH2 staff and project documents;
• Assist in the management of evidence and learning on the MNCH2 Programme, including production of evidence-based success stories, case studies, study briefs etc.
• Actively participate in all work plan meetings, trainings and programme activities in general
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the DTL, Results

Requirements
Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or preferable a Master's Degree in any relevant field
• Minimum of 2-3 years? work experience in relevant activities related to development/INGO program.
• Strong project management experience and exposure to implementing technical assistance projects.
• Sound interpersonal/people management skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work in the program states
• Experience conducting and/or supporting research studies.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in Northern Nigeria desirable

In return we offer;

• A friendly and team-based working environment
• Opportunity to work with national and international colleagues
• Vital contribution to improving maternal and newborn services in Northern Nigeria
• The opportunity to truly ?make a difference?
• A competitive salary with benefits