State Community TB/HIV Cascade Monitors at Leprosy and TB Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR)

Job Reference Number: LTR (PMU)/_2023/SCTBHCM/001

• Location: Adamawa/ Borno/ Gombe/ Yobe/ Plateau States.
• Reports to: State Technical Officer

Job Summary

The State Community TB/HIV Cascade Monitors will coordinate all aspects of monitoring and evaluation and contribute strategically to the success and impact of the overall Global Fund GC7 Project. He/She will ensure that all community activities as it concerns the TB/HIV in the GC7 grants are carried out with all targets met.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight, strategic direction and ensure appropriate support for the implementation of HIV Testing Services (HTS) in the communities.
• Ensure active case finding in the communities in the implantation state.
• Align M&E activities with organizational goals, ensuring monitoring and evaluation contribute to program success and impact.
• Work closely with the State Technical Officer and other stakeholders in the planning and design activities to integrate robust M&E components into program structures and implement all community activities for active case finding.
• Contribute to developing logical frameworks, results frameworks, and performance indicators.
• Supervise and lead other team of data collectors in the implementation state and providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team culture.
• Maintain an effective M&E system that includes data collection, management, analysis, and reporting processes.
• Ensure the use of appropriate technology and tools to streamline M&E activities.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and interpretation to measure program performance against established indicators.
• Supervise data quality assessment processes and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare and present comprehensive M&E reports for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations.
• Communicate M&E results in a way that informs decision-making and program implementation.
• Plan and manage program evaluations, ensuring that evaluation methodologies were rigorous and aligned with organizational standards.
• Utilize evaluation findings to make evidence-based recommendations for program enhancement.
• Build the capacity of state data collection officers in monitoring and evaluation principles and practices.
• Conduct training sessions to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations, to ensure alignment of M&E activities with project goals.
• Establish effective communication channels for ongoing engagement.
• Lead efforts to continuously improve the M&E system, incorporating feedback and adapting methodologies to changing program needs. – Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to ethical data collection, analysis, and reporting standards, prioritizing confidentiality and data protection.
• Take roles as assigned by the State Technical Officer or representative of the executive management.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, public health or related field.
• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s plus an advanced certificate in M&E will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities in public health projects.
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports.
• Experience in digital/mobile data collection tools.
• Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software such as MS Excel, Stata and SPSS for project implementation.
• Strong training & facilitation skills.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and/ performance monitoring plans.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Proven success in designing, implementing and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
• Experience of Implementation of Global Fund (GF) grant is an added advantage.

Desired Competencies:

• Ability to think strategically and align M&E activities with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.
• Proficient project management skills to oversee M&E activities within the program.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey M&E findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations.
• Commitment to achieving measurable results and using M&E findings for program improvement and decision-making.
• Ability to adapt to changing program requirements, priorities, and external environments.