Posted on: Sat 28-05-2022

World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Ref No: 2204173

Location: Abuja

Grade: NO-B

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): two years

Schedule: Full-time  

Objectives of the Programme

• The WHO Country Office collaborates with the Government of Nigeria and relevant stakeholders within the framework of the collaborative Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) to provide technical assistance to the government in the formulation of national health policies, strategies and plans and the development of guidelines and tools for implementation, monitoring and evaluation of interventions for improving access, quality, equity and affordability of integrated and people centered health services.
• The incumbent will report to the Zonal Coordinator of the Field Presence Cluster under the general guidance of the Field Coordinator.

Description Of Duties

The incumbent will perform the following duties: Implement the monitoring and evaluation based on strategies agreed with the WR. Support the provision of M & E related to strategies agreed by partners in the Health Sector M&E frameworks and related implementation plans Monitor progress and effects of the humanitarian health response against the strategic priorities as well as promote and support quality assurance of the health projects. Facilitate monitoring of cross-cutting issues by all stakeholders at all levels. Assist the WCO to develop evaluation plans as agreed with the WR Ensure the effectiveness of evaluation findings, recommendations and reports for improving programme performance and their dissemination to the intended audience; Advise on policy and programme development based on evaluation findings concerning programme relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of the Secretariat's funds and programmes activities; Communicate strategic results to senior management and partners and stimulate joint engagement with partners (including national partners, the UN Country Team and the international community) through guidance on implementing integrated planning of monitoring, evaluation and learning activities; Ensure the standards and systems used to deliver quality and accountable services and monitoring reports include information on levels of compliance achieved against standards and indicators. Analyze lessons learned for quality and accountability. Propose and facilitate external reviews/evaluations as agreed by the health sector working group Support the WCO and the health sector working group to seek innovative methods for remote management and monitoring to improve accountability. Provide technical support/guidance to the health sector working group members in monitoring methodologies, good practice, and reporting responsibilities ensuring coherence with existing reporting requirements. Identify and formulate monitoring and evaluation findings, lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated into management efforts, disseminated in learning events and channeled into decision-making processes; Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisors.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Essential: University Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics / Bio Statistics, Project / Programme Management, Economics, International Development, or related field from a recognized university.
• Desirable: Advanced degree in Public Health, Epidemiology will be an asset. Specialized training in planning, results-based management and/or project management would be an asset. Knowledge of WHO Planning, Budgeting and Monitoring framework and WHO Emergency Response Framework would be an additional asset.

Experience:

• Essential: At least two (2) years' experience in gathering, recording, validating, reporting of data from multiples sources as well as providing management with advisory services / M & E experience in related fields.
• Experience in the designing of and maintenance of M & E systems. A good understanding of database structures and management.
• Desirable: Working experience with WHO or other UN Agency would be an asset.

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, disciplines and techniques to implement Monitoring and Evaluation strategies.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and conduct financial analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of information technology and ability to apply it in work assignments
• Good research and documentation skills especially for best practices' in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system.
• Ability to make recommendations related to work-processing approaches and procedures which would lead to more efficient systems.
• Ability to gather, analyze and disseminate information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems.

WHO Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Knowing and managing yourself
• Use of Language Skills

Essential:

Expert knowledge of English.

Remuneration

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at NGN 17,429,054 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

Application Closing Date

10th June, 2022.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Important Notice

• Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.
• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct.
• To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

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