Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer at PACT

This position will provide technical direction, guidance, and oversight for the Pact Nigeria ACHIEVE Project implementation in Bauchi State.

• The State Team Lead (STL)/Technical Director will support the Project Director in providing technical leadership and oversight for the ACHIEVE lifesaving service delivery Activity.
• The STL/Technical Director and will ensure the implementation of high-quality, evidence-based lifesaving interventions, adherence to international technical norms, and successful management of a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves technical strategy development, stakeholder coordination, and applying adaptive management principles to achieve program goals.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Oversight:

• Lead and oversee all technical aspects of the ACHIEVE Activity to ensure program goals and objectives are met.
• Provide strategic leadership in the implementation of the ACHIEVE lifesaving interventions with children, adolescents, mothers, and other caregivers,, including pediatric and adolescent HIV case finding; elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV; and linkage, retention and adherence for viral suppression.
• Ensure alignment with USG standards, evidence-based practices, and donor regulations.

Program Coordination and Quality Assurance:

• Coordinate and monitor the quality of all technical activities, providing feedback and support to ensure successful implementation.
• Facilitate effective communication, coordination, and standards of practice among partner organizations.

Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships:

• Collaborate with USG, government agencies, implementing partners, local organizations, and private sector partners to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Strengthen partnerships with community leadership and local stakeholders to enhance program impact and sustainability.

Basic Requirements

• PhD, MBBS, or master’s degree in public health, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in senior management roles in developing countries’ public health or development programs.
• Extensive knowledge of USG/PEPFAR programs, including program design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• A Proven experience working with government entities, international organizations, and civil society organizations in Nigeria or similar settings.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health systems, donor organizations, and community-based organizations.
• At least three years of experience managing USG cooperative agreements or contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
• Experience implementing OVC and HIV programs in resource-limited settings.

Leadership:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven ability to oversee technical programming with the priority populations and lifesaving interventions implemented under ACHIEVE.

Project Management:

• Expertise in managing large-scale, donor-funded projects in resource-constrained settings
• Strong planning, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Expertise in managing large-scale, donor-funded projects in resource-constrained settings.

Technical Skills: 

• In-depth knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming, including Prevention, Treatment, Care & Support, PMTCT, and HIV/TB, with focus on children, adolescents, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women.
• Proven capacity to mainstream and sustain quality in delivery of Life Saving interventions in line with USG/PEPFAR standards
• Familiarity with donor policies and regulations, particularly USG/PEPFAR standards, as well as reporting requirements
• Proficiency in budget management and monitoring.
• Ability to promote learning, synthesize and adapt evidences to improve programming in an innovative manner

People Management:

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor staff effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and coordinate dynamic stakeholders at levels including Government, Partners, and Community
• Proficiency in donor management

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to child safeguarding principles.
• Competency in the use of MS suites and data analysis software.
• Ability to synthesize and use evidence for the design of interventions
• Good presentation skills.