Since 1971. Family Heath International (FHI) has been at the forefront of public health research and intervention programs in the developing countries. In collaboration with the national governments, local communities and leading research institutions, FHI delivers services and conducts research in HIV/AIDS, other infectious disease and reproductive health to improve the lives and well-being of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. In Nigeria, FHI is engaged in providing public health services and implementing programs in HIV/AIDS, TB, reproductive health, malaria, and health systems strengthening in partnership with the Government of Nigeria. To strengthen our operations in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Position Title:    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Department:      Monitoring and Evaluation

Location:           Lagos, Taraba and FCT zones

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, under the supervision of the Zonal Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, and Zonal Program Manager, and with technical oversight from the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, will be responsible for implementing monitoring and evaluation activities for the zonal office.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with other staff in the zonal office and local implementing partners to ensure that zonal monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate and meet donor and project M&E needs
• Work with the zonal-level M&E staff and government counterparts to provide support and guidance on program/project monitoring and evaluation activities and on US Government and Government of Nigeria reporting requirements
• Provide support to the sites in the zone, including interacting with site program managers, M&E focal points, M&E officers of SACA/SASCP, other implementing agencies and local research groups on M&E needs and ensuring that these parties understand and can support these requirements
• Work with local partners to support correct implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence to complete, correct and timely reporting
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites including the conduct of data quality assessment (DQAs) using official tools
• Assist in the preparation of monthly reports and provide supportive supervision
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the computerized data capture of the program and provide technical assistance and training to staff responsible for data entry at the sites
• Provide Technical assistance to M&E officers of SACA/SASCP in integrating FHI data into the national HMIS
• Document lessons learned and best practices in monitoring and evaluation, according to USAID and PEPFAR guidelines
• Represents FHI and make presentations at professional meetings and conferences related to monitoring and evaluation
• Remain informed of current issues regarding monitoring and evaluation of programs in the HIV/AIDS/STI fields by reviewing current literature being alert to any implication of such research for project and program activities

Minimum Requirements

• MD or similar degree in monitoring and evaluation or an MPH with 3 years work experience
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation in reproductive health or HIV/AIDs programs in developing countries
• Experience working with local partners, including NGOs and CBOs and knowledge of the local context
• Familiarity with USAID programmes is preferred

Method of Application

Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document not later than 26^th March 2010 to MandEjobs@ghain.org

Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by email) with the job title and location clearly indicated at the subject of mail will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Please do NOT send more than one application. Failure to follow these instructions will lead to automatic disqualification

DISCLAIMER: Family health International (FHI) does not test/interview candidates for a fee and all our tests/interviewer are considered in the country office Abuja or our Zonal Offices

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