Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Coordinator (Kebbi) at EngenderHealth

Requisition No: VN128

Job Summary

• Based in Kebbi State, the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring and collection of data for internal and external reporting from MOMENTUM Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetrics project activities and partner sites, collating such data and transmitting collated summaries to the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Manager.
• The Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Coordinator will work under the supervision of the MERL Manager, based in Abuja.
• They will participate in project reporting, research activities, and train and support facility staff on assuring data quality and the use of data for decision-making.

Essential Functions
Under the direction of the MERL Manager, the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Coordinator will:

• Support the development, implementation, and review of project M and E plans.
• Collaborate with project staff, partners, and District 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, task, and milestones 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 monthly summary of activities and submit to the MERL Manager.
• Contribute to the monthly and quarterly PMF review sessions.
• Contribute to the documentation of lessons learned on the project.
• Provide training, facilitation, and ongoing support for partner and facility staff on project indicators and data collection processes, as well as the use of data for decision making.
• Support data verification and validation efforts at the state level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

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 counterparts from the public, private, and NGO sectors.
• Ability to work under pressure and interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication, teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills, Abilities and Functions:

• A 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.

Salary
USD14,580 - USD20,000 Annually.