The Maternal Newborn and Child health programme (MNCH2) is looking for skilled, creative and enthusiastic individuals to contribute and work within this dynamic 5 year project.

 

In return we offer;

•  A friendly and team-based working environment in Kano

•  Opportunity to work with national and international colleagues

•  Vital contribution to bettering health in Northern Nigeria

•  The opportunity to truly “make a difference”

•  A competitive salary with benefits

 

The Maternal Newborn and Child health programme (MNCH2) is a 5 year country led programme which aims to reduce maternal and child mortality in northern Nigeria. Funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), it is being implemented by a consortium comprising of Futures Group, Society for Family Health (SFH), Options, Mannion Daniels (MD), Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), Axios, and Marie Stopes International (MSI). MNCH 2 will be implemented in six states in northern Nigeria: Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Yobe and Zamfara.

 

POSITION: MONITORING & EVALUATION COORDINATOR ( 1 POSITION)

LOCATION: KADUNA STATE

 

Key Responsibilities:

The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will be responsible for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet government and donor reporting requirements at the state level in Nigeria. S/he will specialise in monitoring and evaluation methodology, evidenced-based decision making, qualitative and quantitative research, management, analysis, and translating results to programmatic change. The candidate must be familiar with the Nigeria National M&E system and tools with excellent training and networking skills. S/he will report to the State Team Leader.

 

 

You will have:

•  Degree in public health, evaluation, social science, international development, statistics, economics, or a related discipline.

•  Minimum 5 years' experience conducting M&E for large maternal and child health programmes in a developing country, preferably Nigeria.

•  Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analysis skills.

•  Demonstrated experience with HMIS, databases, MS Office, SPSS / SAS and other relevant skills.

•  Experience with governmental and nongovernmental health sector partners.

•  Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across teams and organisations.

•  Experience working with DFID funded programmes.

•  Excellent written and spoken English is a must.

•  Fluent in Hausa

 

How to apply

To apply, send your CV with a brief cover letter to [email protected], specifying the position and state for which you are applying in the subject line.

For example “Programme Officer – Kano”

Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted.

 

Deadline: 15 January, 2015.

 

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