The Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health initiative (NURHI) seeks applications from qualified individuals to contribute to improved maternal health and reduced child mortality through increased contraceptive prevalence rates in selected urban areas in Nigeria.
NURHI is looking for dynamic, hardworking individuals to join our team for the below position in Abuja.
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will work with project field staff under the guidance of the NURHI M&E Advisor and project researchers to coordinate NURHI project M&E and research activities in the selected urban areas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Work with supervisors to develop or assist in the development of data collection and necessary data collection tools and training to support the research, monitoring and evaluation of NURHI project activities;
- Assist with the development and monitoring of research related contracts and consultancies;
- Collect data from staff and beneficiaries for use in quarterly and annual reports;
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of data collection during formative studies and operations research activities as needed;
- Complete regular data analysis report that track NURHI activities progress against performance indicators;
- Conduct desk research using a variety of sources to meet information needs of NURHI project staff and advisors;
- Develop and maintain an office library/resources center with materials and documents relevant to program operations; and
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
Qualifications/Education and/or Experience
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and management skills
- Good problem solving and independent thinking skills
- Solid experience developing and managing databases
- Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and database software (Epilnfo, SPSS)
- Experience working on and reporting on its indicators
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in public health or social sciences (Masters-level degree preferred)
- 3-5 years experience managing research projects and databases
Method of Application
Qualified candidates should forward their applications and CVs to: Bolton White Hotels Ltd, Room 136, No 7, Gwandu Street, Beside Sahad Store, Area 11, Garki 2, Abuja. Or by email to: nurhiproject@gmail.com with the title of the “Position” and preferred “City” on the envelope or the subject line of the email. Language requirement for this position: English, fluency (oral and written) and fluency in local language/dialect will be an added advantage for the NURHI field office position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Letters of application and CVs of interested candidates should be received on or before 1st January, 2010
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