Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Coordinator-Bauchi at EngenderHealth

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COMPANY SUMMARY
EngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can achieve their full potentials. To achieve this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights.

JOB SUMMARY

• Based in Bauchi, the MERL Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring and collecting of data for internal and external reporting from project activities and partner sites, collating such data, and transmitting collated summaries to the Specialist: Impact, Research, and Learning. The MERL Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Specialist: Impact, Research, and Learning. They will participate in project reporting, and research activities, and train facility staff on assuring data quality and the use of data for decision-making.
• EngenderHealth is seeking expressions of interest from highly qualified candidates to fill in the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Coordinator position. This position is open to Nigerian nationals only.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under the direction of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Manager, the MERL Coordinator will:
• Collaborate with project staff, partners, and State HMIS Officers to gather project data, ensure data integrity, clean data, and follow up with project partners on any data requiring clarification.
• Provide support to country partners to enter data into the project’s DHIS2 platform, including training and logistical support. Contribute to and maintain project files for all collected data and materials.
• Establish and retain a record of each project activity, tasks, and milestone and assist project staff with preparation and follow-up of reports on project activities.
• Assist in the coordination of special studies and/or surveys as required.
• Assist in the production of routine monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, as well as special reports on project initiatives.
• Prepare a monthly summary of activities and submit it to the Specialist: Impact, Research, and Learning.
• Provide training and facilitation for partner and facility staff on project indicators and data collection processes, as well as the use of data for decision-making.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma from a recognized higher institution
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in data management, monitoring and evaluation
• Highly skilled with computer usage and data management software
• Experience with data/information software such as DHIS2, MS Excel, Power BI, Kobo Toolbox, etc.

PREFFERED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND FUNCTION

• Diploma or certificate in data management is desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of data collection, data quality assurance, and data entry including mobile data collection and entry using tablets and phones
• Ability to conduct interviews, record findings, and work without close supervision
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to carry out 35%-55% travel within Nigeria

ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS

• Committed to EngenderHealth’s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially with other technical staff, experts, and with counterparts from the public, private, and NGO sectors
• Ability to work under pressure and interact with diverse stakeholders
• Exceptional interpersonal communication, and teamwork skills.