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We are looking for qualified candidates to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Consultant 

 

Job Number: 522836 

Location: Adamawa State

Work Type : Consultancy

The Duration of this contract: 6 months

 

Background

The maternal and new-born mortality and morbidity in Nigeria is one of the highest in the world with an estimated 576 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births (NDHS 2013). Infant and under-5 mortality rates in the past five years are 69 and 128 deaths per 1,000 live births, respectively. Under-5 mortality rate is estimated at 108.8 per 1,000 live births for 2015 as per the interagency model on U5R[1]. Globally, undernutrition contributes to 45% of all under-five deaths in 2011(Black et al, 2013) and this probably holds same for Nigeria.

 

Purpose of Assignment

To provide technical support in monitoring and evaluation of EU-MNCHN project at both planning and implementation stages all its components which seeks to contribute to addressing the sub-optimal status of health and nutrition for women and children in Adamawa States.

Major Tasks to be Accomplished

 

Minimum Qualifications

University degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation and/or related technical field.

Three years experience working on monitoring and evaluation of health projects.

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN working language an asset. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset.

Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in M&E field.

Knowledge of DHIS 2.0 platform for health data collection and collation.

Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions and very good training skills.

Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

Willingness to travel to remote regions of the country

Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission and professional values.

 

Application Closing Date

11th June, 2019.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

 

Note

Applicants should quote an all inclusive fee in their cover letters

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.