Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant
Location(s): Taraba, Kebbi and Gombe, Nigeria
Employer: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Overall Responsibilities:
• The success of the OVC project depends largely on accurate, complete and timely reporting of achievements to PEPFAR/USAID.
• Achievement of set targets s of utmost importance to the OVC project. Hence, the objective of the MSE Specialist position is to provide technical leadership in the roll-out of OVC M&E plan in the states integrating it with other health and education systems and generating strategic data for program management, reporting and documentation of best practices.
• The M&E Consultant is also responsible in spearheading the roll-out of OVC M&E plan in line with PEPFAR and national reporting requirements and he/she is a member of the Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project performance.
• Under the overall supervision of Associate Director M&E, the M&E consultant will assist the team on M&E related activities in the CUBS project.
• Under the supervision of the Associate Director M&E, the M&E consultant will provide support in, data verification, compiling/collating, Data entry, reports in local states as needed.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Data collection at state level.
• Data verification and reporting.
• Data entry.
• Updating of all databases.
• Conduct routine DQA when necessary.
• Support other Associate Director M&E and the state teams with data needs.
• Facilitate M&E trainings (including mentoring) in states.
• Document outcomes of those meetings, drawing attention to follow-up actions.
• Compile M&E monthly & quarterly reports using templates to be developed.
• Any other duties as assigned by the COP and or Associate Director M&E.
Supervision: The consultant will be directly supervised by the CUBS Associate Director M&E. The candidate must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification.
Qualifications:
• The suitable candidate will have a graduate degree in statistics, demography, epidemiology or related field with focus on monitoring and evaluation and at least 2 years hands-on-experience at a senior position in monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS and TB programs with very good analytical, presentation, communication and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with USAID and PEPFAR reporting systems is highly desirable, particularly for HCT, PMTCT, ART, Palliative care, and OVC programs.
• The candidate must be familiar with the Nigeria National M&E system and tools with excellent training and networking skills.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online or forward their CV and Cover letter to: bids_nigeria@msh.org, as applications will not be considered through any other channel.
Interested persons must send comprehensive resume with a brief cover letter not later than closing date of the application. Suitable candidates living with HIV/AIDS will have an added advantage. Women are encouraged to apply.
Note: There are no relocation allowances available for this position.
Deadline: 16th January, 2014
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