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

Duration of Contract: 1 Year
Work Hours: Full Time

Terms of Reference
The responsibilities of a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer:

• Lead 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.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Master's 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 an advantage.

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.