Technical Officer - Monitoring and Evaluation Job at AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria

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Job Title: Technical Officer – Monitoring and Evaluation

Location: Oyo and Plateau, Nigeria

Employer: AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

Responsibilities:

•   The job holder will be a member of the State Team and will be responsible for leading program monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and quality assurance (QA) systems.

•   Support the setting up of M&E and QA systems at the program sites in the state

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

•   Share program output data with the State Team and the State Government through the State Team Lead

•   Monitor the progress of the program towards achieving targets in the State

•   Work in collaboration with other members of the State Team to follow up on Monitoring and Evaluation Committees at the program sites to ensure the promotion of data utilization by relevant end users

•   Provide technical support to site Quality Improvement Committees to set up and implement internal quality management in collaboration with the State Team

•   Facilitate the provision of technical support to strengthen M&E and QA systems at the state level

•   Contribute to the development and review of appropriate data collection tools and procedures for all monitoring and reporting needs

•   Contribute to the periodic review of the organization's quality improvement protocol, in line with national protocol

•   Conduct periodic visits to program sites

Requirements:

•   An MBBS degree and a minimum of six (6) years' experience supporting the implementation of M&E systems, and planning and executing program evaluation; an MPH will be an advantage.

•   Technical and Behavioural Competencies

•   Working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation, and programme management

•   Good analytical skills, knowledge of statistics and good knowledge of statistical methods

•   Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, including knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards with respect to monitoring and evaluation

•   Ability to organize and coordinate training program

•   Report writing and oral/written communication skills

•   Ability and readiness to travel at least 25% of work time

•   Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.) are essential

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants should apply online or write to (vacancies@apin.org.ng) stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for the position.

The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word format and as applicant's full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position being applied for.

All applications must be received on or before 11th February, 2014.

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 positions are therefore encouraged to apply.

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