Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant - Nigeria Job at Management Sciences for Health

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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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