MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICERS – ABUJA

Reporting to the Program Director, the job holder would have responsibility for developing and implementing systems for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Program, including obtaining data from the program sites, evaluating performance vis-à-vis set targets, reporting on achievements and progress made and recommending appropriate improvement options.




JOB TASKS

Provide technical assistance to program sites in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement

Collate monthly reports, provide feedbacks to the sites and maintain a functional database

Disseminate program output data to program officers, donors and the Federal Government on demand

Conduct data quality audit at the program sites to ensure compliance with monitoring and evaluation plans and procedures

Develop appropriate data collection tools and procedures for all reporting needs

Develop and support the implementation of operational research

Monitor the progress of the program towards Country Operating Plan (COP) targets and provide feedback to the program office and sites

Work with program officers, site monitoring and evaluation committees to ensure that program reports and data meet acceptable quality standards and promote their utilization by relevant end users

Coordinate/participate in unit/departmental meetings and trainings, and attend stakeholder meetings and trainings on behalf of the organization



MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

An MBBS and MPH or any other relevant Master’s degree; five (5) years experience in the monitoring and evaluation of health programs, especially HIV/AIDS programs



REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Report writing and oral/written communication skills

Working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation

Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment

Basic knowledge of statistics & good knowledge of statistical methods

Working knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards for monitoring and evaluation

Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Team orientation



MODE OF APPLICATION

Qualified and interested applicants should click on the ’apply’ button below and complete the job application form. They should also upload their CV, which must contain a suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position; and addressing the person specifications listed above. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s name. Applications must be completed and submitted on or before Tuesday February 1st, 2011. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the position are therefore encouraged to apply.



CLICK LINK TO APPLY

http://www.apin.org.ng/main.php?careers1&n=6