State Program / Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN)

• We are seeking highly skilled and experienced State Program / Monitoring & Evaluation Officers to support program implementation and monitoring across four states (Katsina, Kogi, Bauchi, and Kebbi) under a donor-funded HIV/AIDS intervention.
• The successful candidates will ensure effective coordination, documentation, reporting, and quality assurance of project activities at the state and community levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, deployment, and maintenance of strategic data collection tools and tracking systems for effective project monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinate the identification, selection, and training of M&E focal persons at the state, community-based organizations (CBOs), and support group levels.
• Provide technical assistance and mentorship to state-level and CBO M&E Officers to strengthen capacity on data quality management, analysis, and reporting.
• Collate, review, and validate routine reports from support groups and CBOs, providing timely feedback and ensuring integration of M&E data into national data systems.
• Lead capacity-building initiatives for sub-recipients (SSRs), including ongoing training on M&E frameworks, indicators, and data use for decision-making.
• Conduct regular supportive supervision and routine monitoring visits to project sites, including data quality assessments using standard protocols.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual M&E reports, consolidating data from the state networks into approved data management platforms.
• Support the daily administrative and programmatic implementation of field activities, ensuring alignment with donor and organizational requirements.
• Liaise with program sub-recipients, consultants, and field partners to collect, collate, and analyze activity data and submit structured reports to the Program Manager.
• Coordinate and manage all program activities within assigned states, ensuring timely execution of deliverables and adherence to project timelines.
• Design and customize data collection forms and job aids for field staff, volunteers, and support group members.
• Organize and facilitate workshops and trainings on HIV/AIDS, including health education, nutrition counseling, HIV counseling and testing, and psychosocial support services.
• Deliver routine health talks, career guidance, and community-based outreach services at project sites.
• Document and share success stories, lessons learned, and key program innovations to support knowledge management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Social Sciences, Public Health, Statistics, or any other related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience working in Monitoring and Evaluation roles within NGOs, CBOs, or international development settings.
• Prior experience working on Global Fund HIV/TB grants is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of HIV care, treatment, and support interventions in Nigeria, including Adolescent and Young People Living with HIV (AYPLHIV) and AHD programming.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to analyze and visualize data effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated organizational and problem-solving ability.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to inclusive programming, gender equity, and community empowerment.