Technical Associate, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) at AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

Job Task:

• The desired candidates will work with the state M&E team to support the implementation of robust monitoring and evaluation systems for the State.
• S/He will be responsible for collating data at the LGA level and ensuring quality data reporting for the State program.
• S/He will conduct timely review and analysis of state-level data and provide monthly feedback to the state Technical teams and other levels.

Other responsibilities

• Work with the state M&E team to support the implementation of robust monitoring and evaluation systems for the State.
• Ensure timely and complete collation of program data at supported facilities and LGA, while ensuring data quality.
• Conduct timely review and analysis of state-level data and provide monthly feedback to the state Technical teams and other levels
• Provide technical oversight to M&E Assistants to ensure documentation and reporting at site level are fully optimized
• Support the state SI Lead towards full operationalization of facility program monitoring dashboard while strengthening Data Demand and Data Use (DD/DU) at site and LGA level

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must possess a first degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Behavioural/Social Sciences, Public Health, Demography, Biostatistics, Statistics, or a relevant field.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the field of HIV prevention, care, and treatment services.
• Must possess the ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to inform programming.
• Must have intermediate knowledge of SPSS or STATA or knowledge of DHIS, MS-Access or other compatible database software will be of added advantage.
• Must have experience conducting monitoring visits, utilizing checklists and other tools, including the ability to develop M&E tools as needed.
• Familiarity with the socio-cultural contexts of Benue state will be an advantage.