FHI 360 Jobs 6 Positions in Nigeria
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization
dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally
driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition,
Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and
Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated
development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S.
states and all U.S. territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the
position of:
TECHNICAL ADVISOR II, SENIOR READING SPECIALIST
Job ID: 14741
Job Sector: Education
Locations: Nigeria-Abuja
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking for a Senior Reading Specialist for the for
International Development (USAID) Northern Education Initiative Plus (NEI+)
Project. This is intended to be a five-year activity with an overarching goal
of improving the quality of, and access to, equitable and sustainable education
in Northern Nigeria. NEI+ activity will serve the broader goals of the USG-GON
partnership and further the implementation of both USAID’s and the GON’s education
strategies. NEI+ will take an integrated approach by working with and through
the systems of select states and local government education authorities (LGEAs)
to increase equitable access to education and to improve students’ reading
outcomes. Nigeria is one of USAID’s Room to Learn focus countries, therefore
NEI+ will contribute to agency wide efforts to accelerate equitable access. The
NEI+ activity values the work to increase equitable access to education and to
improve reading outcomes for children in the early grades equally in an
integrated way.
Expected outcomes of the project include:
Advance the implementation of the basic education goals of
USAID’s Education Strategy
Strengthen the systems and processes of the cooperating
states and LGEAs specifically for service delivery in access and reading,
Provide children in the target areas with the learning
outcomes that will lift them out of abject poverty and prepare them to
participate as youth and adults in a democratic society
Strengthen government systems to increase the number of
students enrolled in appropriate, relevant and approved educational options,
especially for girls and Almajiri children in target locations
Government systems strengthened to improve reading outcomes
for primary grade learners in target locations
Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.
JOB SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES:
THE SENIOR READING SPECIALIST PROVIDES OVERALL TECHNICAL
OVERSIGHT AND GUIDANCE TO THE project’s support to improved reading
instruction. He/she supervises the production of all NEI+-supported reading
material, all NEI+-supported trainings in reading, all teacher and classroom
supervision and monitoring and all student testing efforts. He/she ensures
complementarity of activity approaches in reading across the three NEI+
activity states, liaises with government representatives and technicians on
technical matters, and bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring that children
in NEI+ public, IQTE, and NFLC schools achieve improved outcomes in reading. It
is expected that the reading spe…t will work directly with a Hausa language
expert (particularly if the reading specialist is not conversant and fluent in
written and spoken Hausa).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in education, preferably with a speciality in
early grade reading. Ph.D. in education with a focus on early childhood
education and/or early grade learning preferred.
At least 8 years of experience in programs in sub-Saharan
Africa that work specifically to improve early grade reading is required.
Prior experience with the development of early grade reading
materials, training programs, classroom monitoring protocols, and tests and
assessments, including EGRA, is required.
Prior experience with supporting civil-society based
monitoring of reading outcomes is required.
Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken
English. It is preferred, but not required, that the candidate be conversant
and fluent in written and spoken Hausa
Demonstrated management and leadership skills working on
large and complex donor-funded programs;
Experience managing and reporting on large donor-funded
programs, especially USAID contracts.
Understanding of larger policy goals and how they impact
program management;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural
environment and gain the respect and confidence of host country counterparts,
staff, and clients;
Strong interpersonal communications and team-building skills
Ability to mentor, motivate and empower the performance of
team members and counterparts;
Excellent written and oral communications skills in English;
and
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
STATE COORDINATORS
Job ID: 14749
Location: Nigeria-Zamfara State-Gusau, Birnin Kebbi
Supervisor: Implementation Director, MAPS Project
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the MAPS Implementation Director, the State
Coordinator (SC) shall oversee State level activities of MAPS. In this regard
the SC shall provide leadership for the State MAPS team and coordinate the
activities of MAPS across all program thematic areas in the State
KEY OBJECTIVE:
The State Coordinator will support the strengthening of
program management and monitoring and evaluation capacity at state level, oversee
the close-out and start-up in compliance with FHI 360 and donor requirements.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the States MAPS team
Lead the development of MAPS State specific activity plans;
drawing from the annual MAPS work plan and State malaria program operational
plans.
To provide up-to-date inputs to the annual planning
processes of MAPS.
To coordinate the implementation of the State MAPS team
activities.
To contribute to the development and review of technical
documents, reports, and materials for state specific implementation.
Foster a harmonious relationship between MAPS and State
level government, donor partners and non-state entities.
Participate in technical meetings at state and national
levels as determined by the Implementation Director to support state malaria
programs.
Any other duties assigned by the Implementation Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
Knowledge of and prior experience with US Government rules,
requirements, and regulations.
Ability to effectively work independently.
High-level organization and documentation skills, including
the ability to track and manage the activities of others (subordinates).
Ability and willingness to travel outside of Base on a
frequent basis.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS
Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, including
strong written and oral abilities in English.
JOB SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides technical assistance and support to programs.
Collects, complies, and analyzes information relevant to programs. Provides
administrative and project support, in addition to communication efforts
related to program management and execution. Ensures compliance with internal
and external regulations. Monitors budget for programs and develops monitoring
system for reviewing project status. Ensures completion of program while
adhering to budget, scope, and schedule requirements. Develops/Reviews work
plans, prepares presentations, and supports other related program objectives
and deliverables.
Provides support to program management such as
troubleshooting, updates work plans, coordinates travel arrangements and
monitors program activities.
Tracks performance against Financial Cost Objective (FCO)
ID, project timelines, budget, objectives, and deliverables.
Facilitates communication by answering partner inquires and
monitoring project websites.
Designs, implements, and coordinates specific program
activities and may conduct research to achieve program goals.
Works with Project Manager and assists with developing
budgets, proposals, managing grants, project materials, and information.
Collects, complies and analyzes information relevant to the
program.
May provide administrative support to programs as needed by
writing, reviewing, and translating reports on a quarterly basis.
Provides technical assistance and support to program.
Reviews and contributes to work plans for one or many programs.
Documents and shares project accomplishments, challenges, and
lessons learned among internal and external partners.
Serves as the liaison for internal units, such as finance,
contracts, centres, etc.
Supports program/project teams administratively and
technically to provide high quality deliverables to clients.
Develops reports, briefing papers, press releases, and
presentations as necessary for one or multiple projects/programs.
Ensures timely implementation, and monitors project
activities against work plans.
Identifies resource development opportunities and supports
development of proposals.
Assists with budgeting and writing proposals.
Serves as the liaison with government officials, local
communities, and other organizations.
Provides technical input to projects, including monitoring
and evaluation.
Supervises and mentors staff and provides training on
systems, policies, and regulations.
Leads projects/programs in coordination among project
leaders. Oversees all aspects of the program.
Ensures integrity of design and implementation of program.
Provides timely and high quality work plans with
programmatic, financial, technical reports.
Develops and monitors budgets. Ensures accountability of all
project activities.
Ensures achievement of project performance objectives and
deliverables.
Develops and maintains relationships with government
agencies, and other organizations.
Represents organization in matters pertaining to the
execution of the program.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
A first degree in social, physical or health sciences
A post graduate degree in relevant field will be a strong
added advantage.
Experience in health related work (especially malaria) or
project management is essential
A minimum of 10 years post NYSC working experience in the
relevant area with a minimum of 2 years at development sector with a program.
Experience working with government and donor funded
program/development sector will be a strong added advantage
Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word and Power Point
required.
Good communication skills required.
SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER – NATIONAL PROGRAMS
Job ID: 14745
Job Sector: Health
Location: Nigeria-Abuja
Supervisor: Associate Director, National Programs
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the supervision of the Associate Director National
Programs, provide support to and coordination in program planning,
implementation, monitoring and reporting of assigned project activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and support the country office technical leads and
program management team to develop annual country office level costed work
plans
Work with technical leads, consortium partners and Program
Support to review, collate, synthesize and edit periodic donor reports for
assigned projects and ensure timely submission to the AD
Review SFRs and program reports from partners to monitor
compliance with donor/prime award programmatic, contractual and financial
regulations, requirements and restrictions
Work with Finance and Administration department and FHI HQ
to process and ensure timely development and execution of annual amendments for consortium partners’
sub agreements
Maintain an effective system for collecting, organizing and
storage of essential project documentation for compliance, effective project
management and dissemination of best practices
Work with other departments to ensure documentation and easy
retrieval of all training and trip reports related to assigned projects
Work with Program Support to periodically evaluate
implementation of approved annual work plans and budgets at CO level
Assist in strengthening systems of reporting on program
progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Assist the AD NAP in the provision of programmatic
assistance to SIDHAS consortium partners in programming disease intervention
activities.
Remain informed on current programs and research in the
public health in which FHI operates.
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
Extensive knowledge of health and development programming in
a developing country.
Basic accounting and financial management skills.
Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global
Fund) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the
political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
Proven ability to coordinate a multi sectoral development
project.
Excellent community mobilization, advocacy and interpersonal
skills.
Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and
implementation results.
Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular
basis.
Work independently with initiative to manage high volume
work flow.
Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests
in timely and efficient manner.
Use a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve
data and information.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication
skills with ability to work as a team member.
Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight
deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.
JOB SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides technical assistance and support to programs.
Collects, complies, and analyses information relevant to programs. Provides
administrative and project support, in addition to communication efforts
related to program management and execution.
Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations.
Monitors budget for programs and develops monitoring system for reviewing
project status. Ensures completion of program while adhering to budget, scope,
and schedule requirements.
Develops/Reviews work plans, prepares presentations, and
supports other related program objectives and deliverables.
Provides support to program management such as
troubleshooting, updates work plans, coordinates travel arrangements and
monitors program activities.
Tracks performance against Financial Cost Objective (FCO)
ID, project timelines, budget, objectives, and deliverables.
Facilitates communication by answering partner inquires and
monitoring project websites.
Designs, implements, and coordinates specific program
activities and may conduct research to achieve program goals.
Works with Project Manager and assists with developing
budgets, proposals, managing grants, project materials, and information.
Collects, complies and analyzes information relevant to the
program.
May provide administrative support to programs as needed by
writing, reviewing, and translating reports on a quarterly basis.
Provides technical assistance and support to program.
Reviews and contributes to work plans for one or many programs.
Documents and shares project accomplishments, challenges,
and lessons learned among internal and external partners.
Serves as the liaison for internal units, such as finance,
contracts, centers, etc.
Supports program/project teams administratively and
technically to provide high quality deliverables to clients.
Develops reports, briefing papers, press releases, and
presentations as necessary for one or multiple projects/programs.
Ensures timely implementation, and monitors project
activities against work plans.
Identifies resource development opportunities and supports
development of proposals.
Assists with budgeting and writing proposals.
Serves as the liaison with government officials, local
communities, and other organizations.
Provides technical input to projects, including monitoring
and evaluation.
Supervises and mentors staff and provides training on
systems, policies, and regulations.
Leads projects/programs in coordination among project
leaders. Oversees all aspects of the program.
Ensures integrity of design and implementation of program.
Provides timely and high quality work plans with
programmatic, financial, technical reports.
Develops and monitors budgets. Ensures accountability of all
project activities.
Ensures achievement of project performance objectives and deliverables.
Develops and maintains relationships with government
agencies, and other organizations.
Represents organization in matters pertaining to the
execution of the program.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
BS/BA in public health, business administration, health
sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7 – 9 years of
relevant experience with international development programs.
Or MS/MA degree in public health, business administration, health
sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 – 7 years
relevant experience with international development programs.
Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is
required.
PROGRAM OFFICERS
Job ID: 14747
Location: Nigeria-Jigawa, Uyo State
Supervisor: State Program Manager
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The State Program Officer will work with the State Program
Manager to provide oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of all FHI
360 Nigeria activities in the assigned state.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide support to the state office and IAs focusing on work
plans, sub agreement management, periodic fund requests, review of MFRs/SFRs,
and reporting.
Assist in developing and overseeing execution of systems for
initiation, implementation, monitoring, amendment and close out of all SIDHAS
IAs’ sub agreements.
Assist in ensuring that FHI 360 delivers on all its promises
to donors and other stakeholders (achieve set targets, deliver quality
services).
Assist in monitoring and enforcing compliance with donor and
FHI 360 policies by the state office and IAs.
Give support in ensuring appropriate monitoring of sub
grants to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.
Assist in guiding and supporting the state office and IAs in
establishing sound management systems to ensure cohesive implementation of
project activities.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems
that effectively respond to USAID/Nigeria requirements regarding implementation
procedures, reporting and evaluation.
Assist in Coordinating capacity development efforts in
support of state and IAs’ staff and other partners.
Give support in ensuring availability of technical resources
and integrate their efforts into overall program management.
Assist in identifying, analyzing and disseminating best
practices in the project through the identification of project learning sites
and technical support to the program.
Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to share
information, coordinate activities and avoid duplication in the implementation
of the programs.
Remain informed on the current programs in the HIV/AIDS, TB
and malaria fields by review of current literature and is alert to any
implication of such strategic information for project activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Extensive knowledge of health and development programming in
a developing country.
Basic accounting and financial management skills.
Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global
Fund) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the
political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
Proven ability to coordinate a multi-sectoral development
project.
Excellent community mobilization, advocacy and interpersonal
skills.
Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and
implementation results.
Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.
Work independently with initiative to manage high volume
work flow.
Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests
in timely and efficient manner.
Use a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve
data and information.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication
skills with ability to work as a team member.
Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight
deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.
JOB SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides technical assistance and support to programs.
Collects, complies, and analyzes information relevant to programs. Provides
administrative and project support, in addition to communication efforts
related to program management and execution. Ensures compliance with internal
and external regulations. Monitors budget for programs and develops monitoring
system for reviewing project status. Ensures completion of program while
adhering to budget, scope, and schedule requirements. Develops/Reviews work
plans, prepares presentations, and supports other related program objectives
and deliverables.
Provides support to program management such as
troubleshooting, updates work plans, coordinates travel arrangements and
monitors program activities.
Tracks performance against Financial Cost Objective (FCO)
ID, project timelines, budget, objectives, and deliverables.
Facilitates communication by answering partner inquires and
monitoring project websites.
Designs, implements, and coordinates specific program
activities and may conduct research to achieve program goals.
Works with Project Manager and assists with developing
budgets, proposals, managing grants, project materials, and information.
Collects, complies and analyzes information relevant to the
program.
May provide administrative support to programs as needed by
writing, reviewing, and translating reports on a quarterly basis.
Provides technical assistance and support to program.
Reviews and contributes to work plans for one or many programs.
Documents and shares project accomplishments, challenges,
and lessons learned among internal and external partners.
Serves as the liaison for internal units, such as finance,
contracts, centers, etc.
Supports program/project teams administratively and
technically to provide high quality deliverables to clients.
Develops reports, briefing papers, press releases, and presentations
as necessary for one or multiple projects/programs.
Ensures timely implementation, and monitors project
activities against work plans.
Identifies resource development opportunities and supports
development of proposals.
Assists with budgeting and writing proposals.
Serves as the liaison with government officials, local
communities, and other organizations.
Provides technical input to projects, including monitoring
and evaluation.
Supervises and mentors staff and provides training on
systems, policies, and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
BS/BA in public health, business administration, health
sciences, behavioural sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5-7 years of
relevant experience with international development programs.
Or MS/MA degree in public health, business administration,
health sciences, behavioural sciences or its recognized equivalent with 3-5
years relevant experience with international development programs.
Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is
required.
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER – PREVENTION CARE & TREATMENT
Job ID: 14744
Location: Nigeria-Bauchi
Supervisor: State Program Manager
BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide technical support to implement high quality care,
treatment and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of
HIV/AIDS including provision of Anti-retroviral therapy (ART).
The SSTO will also provide technical leadership and support
to the implementing agencies in prevention and mitigation at the state level.
It includes supporting the implementation of prevention activities (sexual and
biomedical) and strategic behaviour change interventions, testing and
counselling, home based care, orphans and vulnerable children and other
community mobilization activities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical leadership and technical support related
to clinical management and home-based care HIV/AIDS strategies and approaches
related to implementation of programs.
Assist in the development of strategies for the design and
implementation of HIV/AIDS mitigation interventions. This includes orphans and
vulnerable children programming; home based care and other care and support
activities at the community level.
With the Associate Director/Clinical Services and the State
Program Manager, coordinate the design and implementation of components related
to clinical management of, and home-based care for HIV/AIDS, including the use
of Anti-retroviral treatment in field-level projects and programs.
Provide technical assistance in HIV/AIDS care and support
capacity building at the state level.
Development and implementation of interventions focusing on
nutrition, food security, education and skills development; psychosocial/spiritual
support and shelter; household economic strengthening, legislative support and
child protection.
With Associate Director/Clinical Services, develop
guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, evaluation
and monitoring of HIV/AIDS care and support programming.
Development of strategies for the design and implementation
of HIV/AIDS prevention, behaviour change intervention among most at risk
populations i.e. PLHIV, MARPs to reduce sexual transmission.
Support the implementation of Abstinence, Be faithful,
Condom (ABC) and Other Prevention (OP) activities as well as guide the
provision of technical assistance to implementing partners on SBC activities.
Work in close collaboration with the TB and Integrated
Medical Service Unit in the implementation of integrated HIV, TB and other
medical services at the facility level.
Provide technical assistance in non-ART clinical care
including the management of opportunistic infections (OI) and Palliative care
capacity building to field programs.
Work with relevant staff to coordinate the design and
implementation of facility based programs in relation to clinical management of
HIV/AIDS, including the use of Anti-retroviral treatment.
Provide ongoing technical assistance in HIV/AIDS clinical
management for FHI Nigeria programs including management of OIs and PMTCT
capacity building as well as providing
Work with technical relevant technical staff to adapt and
disseminate guidelines, tools and procedures that will support the achievement
of quality service delivery.
Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program
progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Assist in the provision of programmatic assistance to local
partners in programming HIV/AIDS/STI activities.
Provide technical assistance in HIV/AIDS prevention and
mitigation capacity building to field programs and develop guidelines, tools
and recommendations related to the implementation, evaluation of prevention and
mitigation of HIV/AIDS.
Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs
and projects related to HIV/AIDS care and support and apply these lessons to
modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
Represent FHI/Nigeria to donors and government officials on issues
of HIV/AIDS care and support at the state level.
Remain informed on current programs in HIV/AIDS care and
support and related development field by reviewing current literature and stay
alert to any implication of such experience and research for department
activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
Knowledge of health and development programs in developing
countries in general and Nigeria specifically including its comprehensive
impact upon those infected and affected by the disease.
Clinical management and training experience and ability to
understand full range of issues around the clinical management of HIV/AIDS,
including provision of ART.
Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government
and non-government settings.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the
social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections
Experience working with PLHA and support groups of PLHA will
be an added advantage.
Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain
compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients
of assistance.
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.
Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.
JOB SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides technical support and guidance to staff and
partners in the region and in country offices. Implements and monitors
technical strengthening initiatives. Develops adoption and/or training
strategy, designs and conducts training or adoption activities for a specific
technical area. Creates scientific and technical material in area of expertise.
Assists and gives guidance with development of proposals. Works with
communities and partners to maximize local capacity. Evaluates programmatic
effectiveness and provides technical assessment reports.
Provides technical support in the development and
dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention for
research projects.
Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are
implemented according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
Writes and edits technical reports and documents. Assists
with publications, web pages, and presentations.’
Conducts searches of published literature on evolving issues
in assigned technical area.
Monitors and maintains protocols, instruments, data sets,
manuals, training materials and reports.
Responds to requests and inquiries from internal and
external staff.
Develops or writes technical briefs, reports, or other
necessary materials to facilitate research, best practices, policies and
procedures.
Assists with the implementation of research studies by
monitoring and documenting processes.
Conducts analysis of program implementation to identify
areas for improvement and propose appropriate technical strategy and
guidelines.
Prepares reports and papers summarizing project results.
Delivers presentations at professional meetings and
conferences.
Ensures project implementation adheres to company strategy
and remains technically sound.
Provides leadership and team building at the task level.
Leads the design, development, planning, and implementation
of global level innovative technical strategies. Oversees all aspects of the
programs/projects.
Develops strategies and tools for the design and
implementation of specific technical components.
Analyzes data sets and technical assessment findings.
Develops and monitors work plans.
Provides leadership and team building at the project level.
Serves as company liaison to external organizations at
professional meetings and conferences as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 3 to 5 years of
progressive relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of
HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource
constrained settings.
Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related
field is required.
Experience in project development with proven experience in
the planning and facilitation of training is required.
Experience in large and complex SBC/BCC mobilization
activities in a donor funded national health focused project is an added
advantage.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and
NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER – MONITORING & EVALUATION
Job ID: 14743
Job Sector: Health
Locations: Nigeria-Bauchi
Supervisor: State Program Manager
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Senior Technical Officer (M&E), under the
supervision of the State Program Manager, and with technical oversight from the
Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, is responsible for the design and
implementation of monitoring and evaluation for the state office. S/he will
work with others in the state office and local implementing partners to ensure
that state monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate and meet the
donor and project’s M&E needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide leadership to the state office and field level
M&E program and provide overall guidance on program/project monitoring and
evaluation and on US Government and Government of Nigeria reporting
requirements. Provide support to the sites in the state, including interacting
with site Program Managers, Implementing Agencies and local research groups on
needs and ensuring that locally employed Monitoring and Evaluation staff,
consultants and FHI partners understand and can support these requirements.
Manage the state office’s reporting cycle to ensure high
quality and complete datasets are sent to the country office on a periodic
basis, or when required.
Work with local partners to develop their project monitoring
and evaluation plans and support the correct implementation and use of routine
data collection tools.
Conduct monthly routine monitoring visits to project sites
and provide supportive supervision.
On a monthly basis, ensure that high quality analyzed
facility-level data is disseminated to relevant staff at facilities and
decision-makers. Ensure that data is used to highlight important programmatic
gaps and coordinate with facility management and other departments in
addressing these gaps.
Coordinate regular data quality assessments, undertaken in a
participatory manner, with facility staff and ensure the completeness,
consistency and validity of routine data.
Ensure that the quality of program/project Monitoring and
Enhanced Evaluation in the sites is of international standard and quality by
supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to
ensure quality.
Provide direct technical assistance and capacity building in
the design and implementation of the program/project Monitoring and Enhanced
Evaluation components of the activities in the communities served.
Build capacity of local partners in project monitoring and
with program staff and local partners, use program/project monitoring data to
modify existing programs and design new programs.
Provide technical support in evaluation research (including
sampling strategies, analysis and presentation of data) to the local research
groups working on the Secure the Future project.
Participate in project assessments, evaluations and design
teams.
Document lessons learned and best practices in monitoring
and evaluation, according to USAID and PEPFAR guidelines.
Represent FHI and makes presentations at professional
meetings and conferences related to Monitoring and Evaluation research.
Remain informed of current issues regarding Monitoring and
Evaluation of programs in the HIV/AIDS/STI fields by review of current
literature; is alert to any implication of such research for project and
program activities.
Help ensure that the quality of program/project activities
adheres to SOPs by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate
mechanisms to ensure quality of all Global Health program interventions.
Assist in the development and maintenance of the
computerized data capture of program activities and provides technical
assistance and training to the staff at the state office responsible for data
entry and management. Provide technical assistance to M&E officers of
NACA/NASCP, SACA/SASCP, NTBLCP/STBLCP and NMCP/SMCP in integrating FHI data
into the national HMIS.
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
Knowledge of health and development programs in developing
countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
Knowledge and experience in project-level or
state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global
Health Initiatives.
Knowledge of health, reproductive health or HIV/AIDS/STI/TB
and Malaria programming in developing countries.
Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government
and non-government settings.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the
social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections
Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain
compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients
of assistance.
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.
Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.
JOB SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides technical support and guidance to staff and
partners in the region and in country offices. Implements and monitors technical
strengthening initiatives. Develops adoption and/or training strategy, designs
and conducts training or adoption activities for a specific technical area.
Creates scientific and technical material in area of expertise. Assists and
gives guidance with development of proposals. Works with communities and
partners to maximize local capacity. Evaluates programmatic effectiveness and
provides technical assessment reports.
Provides technical support in the development and
dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention for
research projects.
Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are
implemented according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
Writes and edits technical reports and documents. Assists
with publications, web pages, and presentations.’
Conducts searches of published literature on evolving issues
in assigned technical area.
Monitors and maintains protocols, instruments, data sets,
manuals, training materials and reports.
Responds to requests and inquiries from internal and
external staff.
Develops or writes technical briefs, reports, or other
necessary materials to facilitate research, best practices, policies and
procedures.
Assists with the implementation of research studies by
monitoring and documenting processes.
Conducts analysis of program implementation to identify
areas for improvement and propose appropriate technical strategy and
guidelines.
Prepares reports and papers summarizing project results.
Delivers presentations at professional meetings and conferences.
Ensures project implementation adheres to company strategy
and remains technically sound.
Provides leadership and team building at the task level.
Leads the design, development, planning, and implementation
of global level innovative technical strategies. Oversees all aspects of the
programs/projects.
Develops strategies and tools for the design and
implementation of specific technical components.
Analyzes data sets and technical assessment findings.
Develops and monitors work plans.
Provides leadership and team building at the project level.
Serves as company liaison to external organizations at
professional meetings and conferences as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 3 to 5 years relevant
experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation
system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
Or MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years
relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and
evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
Or BS/BA in statistics, pharmacy, microbiology, monitoring
and evaluation or in relevant degree with 7 to 9 years relevant experience in
project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system
implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and
NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
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