Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - PBC at Breakthrough ACTION

Summary

This position will work closely with program and M&E staff to provide technical support and ensure that data that gets reported are of the highest quality possible. The M&E officer will ensure that data related needs of all JHU-CCP projects are met.

 Essential Responsibilities:

• S/he will ensure the M&E system and processes in assigned location  are functioning effectively
• Maintain a database to track performance indicators by entering data collected through the monitoring system and conducting verification checks to ensure the accuracy of these data;
• Assist in the conduct of studies as may be required in project locations
• The incumbent will maintain regular communication with state-level partners and other stakeholders to offer data-required support.  
• Regularly review data entered into the M&E system to locate and fix problems with data entry or integrity.

• Perform data entry and cleaning, and assist in the management of quantitative data sets

• Participate  in the training of staff/partners and consultants in M&E data collection and processing
• Actively contribute to and support project implementation activities
• Participate in the development of work plans and budget for project M&E activities
• Contribute to the preparation of tables, charts and figures for internal and external publications
• Contribute to the preparation of literature searches and bibliographies
• Provide administrative support as needed
• Carry out other tasks as assigned to JHU-CCP projects

Education and Experience Requirements

• Masters degree in public health or health related field, social sciences or numerate subject with at least 6 years work experience in monitoring and evaluation of health programs  
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Working knowledge of data processing  computer packages ( EpiInfo, Epidata SPSS, Stata )
• Rubost experience with facility based interventions targeting provider guideline compliance and humane support in client management
• Extensive SBC monitoring experience (an added advantage)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to verbally communicate in at least one Nigerian language
• Well-organized, with ability to track multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience in providing administrative support to work teams

·       Ability and willingness to travel as required within and between project states

• Ability to work successfully in a cross-cultural, team-based environment
• MUST have experience with database management