Through PEPFAR, the U.S. Government (US G) is the largest contributor to programs for OVC in Nigeria. As partnerships with the Nigerian Government, UNICEF, and other donors continue to be productive and strengthened, PEPFAR support has been instrumental in helping key Nigerian government agencies to articulate standards for OVC care and guidelines for establishing OVC programs. Through the CUBS Project, PEPFAR will strengthen capacity of federal and state government agencies to plan and implement ove programs. The Project will support the implementation of Nigeria's National Plan of Action on OVC by developing and strengthening community based service delivery for orphans and vulnerable children. 

POSITION: MONITORING & EVALUATION CONSULTANT 

LOCATION: GOMBE, KEBBI & TARABA STATE

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The success of the OVC project depends largely on accurate, complele and timely reporting of achievements io PEPFAR/USAID. Achievement of set targets is of utmost importance to the ave project. Hence. the objective of the M&E Specialist position is to provide technical teaoersnip in the rclt-out of ove 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 avc 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. www.medicalworldnigeria.com

Under tile overall supervision of Associate Director M&E. the M&E consultant will assist the team on M&E relatec activities in the CUBS project. Under the suoervision of the Associate Director M&E. the M&E consultant wiB provide support in, data verification. compiling/collating. Data entry, reports in focal states as needed. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Data collection at state level 

2. Data verification and reporting 

3. Data entry 

4. Updating of all databases 

5. Conduct routine DQA when necessarv 

6. Support other Associate Director M&E and the state teams with data needs 

7. Faciiitate M&E trainings (including mentoring) in states 

8. Document outcomes of those meetings, drawing attention to follow·up actions 

9. Compile M&E monlhly & quarterly reports using templates to be developed 

10. Any other duties as assigned by the COP and or Associate Director M&E 

QUALIFIACATION

The suitable candidate will11ave 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 skilis. 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 wiLh the Nigeria National M&E system and tools with excellent training and networking skills. 

SUPERVISION:

The consultant wili be directly supervised by the CUBS Associate Director M&E The candidate must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification. 

To apply for above listed position, you must send your CV and Cover letter to [email protected], as applications will not 

be considered through any other channel. Interested persons must send comprehensive resume with a brief cover lelter not 

later than closinq dale ofthe application, Friday, January 16, 2014. 

Suitable candidates living with HIVIAIDS will have an added advantage. 

Women are encouraged to apply. 

Note: There are no relocation allowances available for this position. 

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