Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Duration of contract: One year
Work Hours: Full time

Job Description
The responsibilities of a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer:

• Support the design and implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) function for the NSTOP including monitoring progress towards achievement its objectives.
• Provide technical input into monitoring and evaluation components of funding and project proposals
• Provide technical assistance on evaluation design, methods, and implementation.
• Provide technical assistance to program/staff to develop, update and implement monitoring and evaluation of their programs/projects.
• Support implementation, analysis and reporting for NSTOP program
• Assist in developing M&E data collection tools and training field staff and partners in usage.
• Enter and manage M&E data, generate findings/results and translate these into actionable recommendations.
• Conduct internal data quality audits for quality assurance purposes.
• Support project staff and partners to understand M&E requirements and procedures including indicators, definitions and targets.
• Maintaining an updated filing system for all M&E data and resultants reports, including for funding agreements/project reports
• Foster reflection and dialogue on the evaluation process and outcomes both within the organization and with key stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge and skills in monitoring and evaluation methodology, including ability to develop/interpret a logic model and an evaluation plan
• Ability to design monitoring and evaluation activities for public health programs or projects
• Ability to organize and communicate with, staff from many organizations to work together,  including organization of meetings and workshops
• Skills in developing M&E indicators and data collection plans for research or applied evaluation projects.
• Experience in reporting on M&E findings through reports and PowerPoint presentations
• Excellent skills in conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis using statistical and/or qualitative software packages.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, results oriented
• Excellent written and oral communication, including presentation skills.
• A team player

Qualifications

• A Masters' Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies or relevant discipline plus an advanced certificate in M&E.
• Demonstrable and proven practical experience of at least Two (2) years of Post Graduate practice in implementing
• Monitoring and Evaluation activities in Public Health related organizations and institutions.
• Proof of applied skills and experience in designing, implementation and operating M&E systems from project initiation to close out; experience in NGO sector is preferred advantage.
• Experience in handling M&E for multiple donor funds including US CDC,
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies and experience in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Knowledge of vaccine preventable diseases, surveillance and immunization programs, particularly in Nigeria, would be anadvantage