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JOB SUMMARY  

The purpose of this role is to manage surveillance activities. To do this, the postholder will work closely with the local implementing partners, surveillance working groups and relevant key stakeholders as directed. The incumbent to this post would be accountable for the management and oversight of all surveillance related activities and associated databases, as well as other specialized surveillance systems; and ensuring full implementation of the Surveillance-specific Work Plan.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in coordinating Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) surveillance activities to support the State Epidemiologist and the Disease Surveillance Notification Officer Coordinator.
• Support outbreak investigations with the LGA-surveillance officers within the scope of the health emergencies program.
• Collaborate with other team members and partners, real-time analysis of outbreak intelligence data, from a broad range of sources including non-health sectors, for epidemic forecasting and detection.
• Strengthen the capacities of the surveillance teams for the effective and sustained surveillance of epidemic prone diseases through training courses on field investigation, detection, data management, and rapid response to epidemics and health outbreaks.
• Work closely with counterparts in local and national health entities and other international health partners including WHO and NGOs to support surveillance, rapid assessment, and response activities for epidemic-prone diseases.
• Undertake regular field supervision visits to assess and evaluate the implementation of surveillance activities, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions based on key performance indicators. 
• Support the implementation of the Health Regulations in the process of detection, verification, and risk assessment of reported public health events.
• Support the development of technical documents for integrated disease surveillance including tools and indicators at the subnational and community levels.
• Technically review reports and other technical documents relevant to surveillance activities and programs, within the context of outbreaks and health emergencies at the country level.
• Carry out public health intelligence activities through the collection of relevant information from a broad range of sources including non-health sectors, to enhance real-time detection of outbreaks and forecasting.
• Closely follow up with the Ministry of Health and Population and other partners on the proper and timely implementation of the surveillance activities.
• Assist MEAL team in regular field monitoring and evaluation visits to provide feedback, and technical advice on the implementation of surveillance activities.
• Assist to assure a line-list of AFP cases is maintained by each LGA and an updated list is disseminated as directed.
• Strengthen the capacities of the surveillance teams for the effective and sustained surveillance of epidemic prone diseases through training courses on field investigation, detection, data management, and rapid response to epidemics and health outbreaks.
•  Assist in maintaining regular contact with the partner organizations and/or bodies for AFP surveillance.
• Assist communication team to prepare and submit timely and quality activity reports, including field notes and success stories, to effectively capture lessons learnt on the ground from the projects.
• Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a bachelor’s degree in Epidemiology, Social Science or Public Health 
• Master’s degree in public health will be an added advantage.
• Strong technical knowledge in public health, epidemiology, infectious disease surveillance, disease outbreak investigation and data management, including analysis and interpretation of infectious disease surveillance data.
• At least 3 years’ related experience, at the state levels required, of which 3 years should be specific to surveillance of infectious diseases and other vaccine preventable diseases.
• Efficient use of computer software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Epi Info or similar software.
• Understanding of local communities and cultures in the relevant states of operations and ability to communicate fluently in Hausa.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to travel and work in difficult settings, including remote rural areas.
• Well-organized, with ability to track multiple activities and deadlines.
• Experience in providing administrative support to work teams.
• Ability to work successfully in a cross-cultural, team-based environment.

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JOB SUMMARY  

At the direction of the supervisor, the primary function of the Senior Program Officer role is to ensure the project goals and outcomes are met on time and in compliance with international Programs guidelines, donor requirements and IMC policies, and support country program in the development and implementation of country mission program activities in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In close coordination with the supervisor, review existing monitoring and evaluation systems and develop new systems that will ensure quality program implementation and reporting.
• Provide guidance to program staff as required to ensure successful implementation and reporting of programs, grants, and contracts. 
• Monitor the progress of each project and assist with the identification of issues which may affect the quality of program performance and consequent program adjustments.
• Respond to donor inquiries regarding program activities as directed.
• Coordinate the production of various informational grant program-related documents upon request by supervisor or senior management.
• Coordinate weekly meetings with national program staff as directed.
• Support the development of new project proposals for institutional and private donors.
• Contribute to program reporting.
• Identify program funding opportunities and securing donor meetings for Country Director
• Assist field programs when needed.
• Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed.
• Work with HR to assist with the recruitment of program staff, building technical and planning capacities and supporting them to achieve their full potential in program implementation.  
• Assist in Staff capacity building.  
• Mentor the program implementation team ensuring that staff achieve the program’s expected results on time and within quality standards.  
• Maintain frequent communication with supervisor and wider team in the country mission to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated.
• Interface with national government and relevant agencies as necessary as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, master's degree in public health, International Development and/or in a relevant field of study 
• At least 4 years' experience in program design and evaluation, of which at least one year in developing countries or resource deprived environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
• Cross-cultural awareness and insight into health care issues 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions with limited supervision.
• Extremely flexible and can cope with stressful situations and frustrations. 
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively. 
• Creative and able to work with limited resources. 
• Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written 
• Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a plus
• Must have excellent English written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments within International Medical Corps, donors, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.

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The Senior Officer, Monitoring/Evaluation (M/E)'s role is to implement the M/E work plan and contribute to achieving and improving the program/project's quality. The Senior Officer M/E will provide support by collecting and managing the program's/project's output and outcome data. The Senior Officer, M/E also plays an important role in data analysis and carrying out M/E activities in the field. The Senior Officer, M/E will support the program’s M/E function in the field through working closely with the field staff to ensure the program/project’s quality.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. 

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

IMC’s Policies, Guidelines, and Procedures 

• Mainstream the Global M/E Guidelines across all related M/E activities at the field level and ensure the guidance notes for monitoring and evaluation are functional at the field level. 
• Apply and adapt existing Global M/E Guidelines, tools, and templates at the relevant stages of the project cycle. 
• Actively promote the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards within IMC and amongst its beneficiaries. 
• Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the Code of Conduct, ethics, values, and standpoint with regards to internal and external actors. 

Project Design and Planning 

• Participate in needs assessments by organizing training for enumerators, methodology, tools, respondent selection, and supervise field team to ensure field level data integrity. 
• Ensure that M/E activities are participatory. 
• Develop or adapt data collection tools and facilitate translation if needed 
• Support in developing results framework and logframe, including indicators, for simple projects. 

M/E System 

• Develop guidance, standards, and methodologies for the collection and analysis of data against outcome indicators to allow for comparison and aggregation across time and the different projects. 
• Ensure that different components of the M/E system are functional and relevant and maintain IPTT to track output, outcome, and impact indicators and their measurement in the different sectors of relevance. 
• Support M/E department in development of databases for all programs by using available technologies. 
• Organize and lead data collection activities following the data collection and reporting flow put in place for a project. 
• Design and use tools for tracking project's progress and bottlenecks and develop simple data collection tools based on monitoring indicators. 
• Maintain effective M/E system (ensure data collected translates to the M/E Framework/IPTT). 
• Conduct regular field visits. 

Data Quality Management 

• Conduct periodic data quality audits to assess the quality of collected data for indicators. 
• Mitigate data pitfalls, issues, and ensure that strategies for quality data are in place. 
• Report data quality issues to the M/E Manager/Coordinator. 
• Conduct on-site routine data quality audits at community levels. 
• Provide supportive supervision on data quality at facility and community-levels. 

Sampling 

• Apply the concept of ‘random sampling’ and ‘systematic random sampling’ as well as complex sampling strategies. 
• Develop sampling frame and use proper sampling (probability and non-probability) techniques as per M/E Managers/Coordinator’s instructions taking into consideration and ensure adherence to prescribed methodologies of sampling, data collection, and data entry. 

Qualitative and Quantitative Techniques 

• Use different qualitative and quantitate methods of data collection including structured/ semi structured interviews, key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, group discussions, focus group discussions and direct observations as an M/E tool.  
• Conduct training on qualitative and quantitative techniques for data collection for M/E, program and interviewers. 
• Develop and use key qualitative tools (observation checklists, guide for group discussion and interviews) for monitoring purposes. 
• Keeping the social dynamics, manage errors/bias and strategy to minimize them and to ensure the data collected is representative of populations without power (avoiding over dependence on community leaders, local authorities, and/or government authorities as primary sources for defining communities' needs and preferences). 
• Apply the different interview techniques (structured/semi-structured). 

Mobile and Manual Data Collection 

• Determine the appropriate data collection platform based on the purpose, feasibility, advantages and disadvantages of mobile data collection techniques. 
• Install and configure mobile data collection tools (OKD collect, Kobo collect, ONA collect, etc.) on smart phones or tablets 
• Design simple questionnaires using XLS form or interactive interface (e.g. Kobo Toolbox)  
• provide technical support and troubleshooting for all aspects of mobile data collection. Ensure all data is transferred from devices. Ensure proper utilization of the devices and storage. Ensure devices are charged. 

Data Analysis, Including Use of Statistical Software 

• Perform data cleaning and ensuring data integrity before data analysis. 
• Perform descriptive univariate and bivariate data analysis using Excel Pivot tables or statistical software. 
• Conduct of qualitative analysis   using appropriate methodologies. 
• Interpret statistical data for use in decision-making and synthesize quantitative and qualitative information for write-up/reports and decision making. 

Evaluation Design 

• Apply the fundamental principles of evaluation (concepts, purposes and types of evaluations, contribution versus attribution, and counterfactual). 
• Contribute to the preparation of project evaluation and supervise field level activities. 
• Support in the administrative and procurement process of evaluations involving external evaluators. 
• Train and supervise data gathering of internal performance evaluation and design and synthesize the findings from participative evaluation techniques (actively involving affected communities in the evaluation exercises). 

Techniques For Presenting Information 

• Communicate clearly the findings of monitoring activities and reviews against targets set by the project. 
• Compile data and indicators at the project's level for reporting in a clear and concise manner, providing all required information. 
• Use Power Point or similar tool to share results of data analysis and monitoring. 
• Prepare clear progress reports. 

Capacity Development and Training 

• Deliver basic training to teams on M/E technical and conceptual areas. 
• support program teams in assessing knowledge change by analyzing pre/post-test training data. 
• Support in identifying training needs. 
• Deliver basic training to teams on M/E concepts. 
• Provide training to M/E staff and enumerators on mobile data collection mechanisms and software. 

Knowledge Management and Learning 

• Contributing to learning initiatives such as lessons learned workshops, case studies, and other 
• Preparing relevant data to consolidate success stories. 
• Collaborate with program staff for strengthening cross‐ sector learning and support the utilization of lessons learned. 

Cross Cutting Themes 

• Monitor the general context through regular field visits and report issues affecting beneficiaries and intra-community relations. 
• Ensure data collected is representative of population and demonstrates an understanding of social dynamics. 
• Promote and incorporate considerations to the different needs of vulnerable groups, including people of different sex, age, and disability status, into all M/E systems and activities.  
• Support or lead in the implementation of gender analyses and gender assessments as required, including staff capacity building on tools and protocols; data collection; data analysis; and report writing. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Typically, bachelor’s degree or a higher degree in social sciences, public health, statistics, or international development, with good experience in M/E, epidemiology, public health, and health information management. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.  
• Typically, 4+ years of experience with a humanitarian organization in designing, implementing, and overseeing monitoring and evaluation tasks in relevant sectors. 
• Demonstrated experience with field data collection, sampling methods, and data quality auditing in field locations.   
• Experience with M/E approaches for key donors such as USAID, BHA, ECHO, EU, FCDO, UN, etc. 
• Experience in using data management software such as PowerBI, and DHIS2. 
• Ability to analyze data using different software such as Excel, Epi Info, SPSS and STATA. 
• Possess the skills in mobile data collection platform and tools such as Ona, KoboToolBox, ODK and XLSFORM coding. 
• Strong training facilitator/presentation skills. 
• Knowledge of commonly used probability and purposive sampling techniques and different methods of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of social dynamics and ensure data collected is representative of populations. 
• Use PowerPoint or similar tools to communicate clearly the findings of M/E activities. 
• Possess the skills to write full narrative reports (needs assessments, internal reviews, progress reports) and executive summaries. 
• Possess the skills in qualitative data analysis such as basic thematic analysis techniques 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 
• Understand the fundamental principles of evaluation (concepts, purposes, and types of evaluations, contribution versus attribution, and counterfactual). 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Have analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking skills. 
• High-level English proficiency (Speaking – Reading –Writing. 
• High-level MISSION’S LANGUAGE proficiency (Speaking – Reading – Writing).