Program / Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer at Women and Children Health Empowerment Foundation (WACHEF)

Role Description

• This role requires contributing to the program implementation and evaluation efforts of the organization, ensuring effective monitoring, data collection, and reporting of project activities. 
• The candidate will be responsible for designing and executing M&E frameworks, conducting routine and periodic data assessments, and ensuring data-driven decision-making. 
• The individual will analyze program impact, support reporting to donors and stakeholders, and facilitate knowledge-sharing within the organization. 
• Additionally, the role involves coordinating advocacy efforts, engaging with community stakeholders, and improving program visibility through evidence-based communication.
• The ideal candidate must be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and adept at using M&E tools for tracking project progress.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Educate PLHIV, AYPs, key populations, and community leaders on HIV prevention, treatment, related rights, and standards of care.
• Sensitize healthcare workers on new laws concerning the rights and welfare of PLHIV and key populations.
• Conduct community outreaches to raise awareness on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and human rights issues.
• Conduct mapping of health facilities and community data collection points.
• Oversee routine quantitative data collection and client exit interviews.
• Facilitate quarterly qualitative data collection through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs).
• Engage and provide oversight to Community-Led Monitoring Teams (CLMTs).
• Conduct routine advocacy and engagement meetings using CLM findings at the sub-national level.
• Support awareness and mentorship on the use of the Community i Monitor application.
• Participate and support NEPWHAN in the quarterly State Steering Committee and dissemination meetings.
• Engage relevant decision-makers to promote laws against discrimination, stigma, and human rights abuses.
• Support referral and linkage of GBV and human rights violation reports to NEPWHAN Community Resource Agents (CRAs).
• Ensure proper documentation and tracking of client referrals for follow-up.
• Ensure proper documentation and timely reporting of program activities.
• Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders and funders.
• These roles are essential to ensuring effective implementation, data utilization, and community ownership of HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria interventions in Bauchi State.

Qualification / Requirements / Skills

• At least 2 years’ experience in relevant development work including community mobilization
• Practical experience in implementation of project activities in either an urban informal settlement or rural set-up,
• Ability to write concise and accurate reports to agreed deadlines,
• Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills in English and local languages
• Proficiency in the use of standard computer software, especially Microsoft Office
• Ability and preparedness to travel and work in difficult conditions;
• A motivated self-starter with initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm;
• Oral and written communication skills.