Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Ref No: sfh-00431
Locations: Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto States
Job Type: Full-time
Duration of Contract: 36 months

Job Profile

• This position will be responsible for overseeing strategic information (SI) and M&E activities in the implementation States.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Take full responsibility for the quality of data generated and reported by the project states where they are assigned.
• Ensure that the project state fulfils all its reporting obligations to the funders, government, and SFH.
• Ensure that data generated in the state is used to inform the progress of the project at both state and project levels and contribute to the universal body of learning.
• Ensure support efforts at improving information flow and existing systems.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a First Degree in Statistics / Economics / Medical / Behavioural / Social Sciences or its equivalent in a relevant field.
• A Master's Degree in Demography, Public Health, Epidemiology, or Biostatistics / Statistics is required for this role.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Must possess a minimum of 3 years' experience in M&E with HIV treatment project funded by PEPFAR/USAID
• Must have some working knowledge of surveillance and/or research with wide-ranging knowledge of research methodologies.
• Must have in-depth experience in preparing research for publications and presenting research findings to public health and policy specialists, media, and the public.
• Must possess the ability to analyse and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to inform programming.
• Knowledge of DHIS database software will be of added advantage.
• Must have proven experience working in a fast-paced non-governmental environment, and with a variety of donors.  

Skills and Competencies required:

• Computer literacy & strong analytical skills including advanced use of Excel
• Knowledge in using various databases including EMRs and DHIS2.
• Conversant with USAID MER indicators, and national HIV&AIDS M&E and PMM tools
• Supervisory Skills: Proven leadership and supervisory experience in leading an SI team to successful outcomes.
• Knowledge and skills in the use of databases including EMR and DHIS2.
• Data Analysis and creating of visualizations, and ability to use data to determine key MER indicators
• Developing and implementing a DQA system
• Knowledge of MER and DCTs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and MS-Word.
• Leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Team player works under pressure to meets deadlines.
• Critical thinker and problem solver with attention to details

Compensation & Benefits

• The compensation package for these positions is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented individuals.