Strategic Information Advisor – OVC/NOMIS at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous not-for-profit organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, education, and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has a presence in 17 states across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations Office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners, and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

1.    Job Title

Strategic Information Advisor – OVC/NOMIS

Level of Effort

Full Time

Job Description

• The position holder will support ECEWS CDC OVC-SPEED Project partners in the development and implementation of data collection systems, ensure data quality, and accurate reporting in a timely manner.
• The Officer will support in coordination, management, and dissemination of strategic information; and is responsible for the following activities:
• Will support state level implementation of the OVC project in the state of assignment with displayed capacities in building acceptable documentation, reporting, and learning systems.
• S/he will lead the monitoring of data collection, collation, storage, analysis, and reporting ensuring that data is audit worthy and incorporated into program reports for submission to CDC.
• Under his/her guidance, the project at the state level will utilize monitoring data to maximize program impact.
• The successful candidates will ensure efficient use of available resources towards achieving defined M&E goals.
• S/he will ensure adherence to structured principles during implementation of M&E field activities and provide required program statistics within expected timelines to inform project planning and delivery.
• The Officer will build and sustain strategic relationships with key state-level stakeholders and maintain an information flow to keep all stakeholders updated with project performance. 
• Support and oversee the M&E work of the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the implementation of the OVC Project.
• Oversee the training of CBO staff in the SPEED M&E system including the NOMIS forms and database.
• Ensure CBOs understand the information needs of project stakeholders and donors and adhere to system requirements.
• Work closely with the CBO M&E officers to ensure they understand the data requirements and data gathering and report formats.
• Support CBOs to train Community Case Workers to correctly report OVC activities and services provided to clients’ and their households on a timely basis.
• Ensure that CBOs enter accurate and high-quality data and report on the NOMIS platforms on a timely basis.
• Ensure that CBOs participate in the data quality assessment, understand the recommendations for remedial action, and comply with those recommendations.
• Attend relevant SPEED management and technical meetings to ensure close coordination between program, management, and M&E staff.
• Collaborate with SPEED management and CBOs in planning, designing, and undertaking program evaluations and special studies.
• Identify and respond to key stakeholders’ information needs in MEAL activities, using a range of appropriate communication methods.
• Ensure the transmission of data into NOMIS and any other required electronic platform within expected frequencies.
• Participate in DQA and other data quality and validation activities.
• Identify and respond to key stakeholders’ information needs in MEAL activities, using a range of appropriate communication methods.
• Ensure the transmission of data into NOMIS and any other required electronic   platform within expected frequencies.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitor stated project milestones and evaluate outcomes of support strategies at appropriate intervals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• At least 7 years’ post NYSC experience in OVC related M&E.
• Experience and knowledge of ART Surge Response is a major requirement.
• A Post Graduate degree in Public Health/Health Science is an added advantage.
• Skills using MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS and/or SAS and Epi-Info highly desirable.
• Appropriate familiarity with electronic medical record systems.
• Strong data management and analysis skills.
• Hands on experience in the use of computer (Word processing, Excel, and database programs).
• Knowledge of and experience in spreadsheet and database management work.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion. Committing to a course of action without undue delay or prevarication
• Experience of dealing with difficult and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
• Ability to work under pressure, efficiently handle multiple tasks, quickly find creative solutions to problems and challenges that arise and manage stress and time in a fast-paced work and fluid operating environment.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
• Well-developed computer skills.