In furtherance of our current efforts at strengthening our internal capacity, we seek qualified and competent candidates to assume the following position at our Abuja and Lagos offices:
MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICERS (LAGOS & ABUJA)
Reporting to the Program Director, the job holder would have responsibility for developing and implementing systems for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Program, including obtaining data from the program sites, evaluating performance vis-ˆ-vis set targets, reporting on achievements and progress made and recommending appropriate improvement options.
JOB TASKS
* Provide technical assistance to program sites in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement
* Collate monthly reports, provide feedbacks to the sites and maintain a functional database
* Disseminate program output data to program officers, donors and the Federal Government on demand
* Conduct data quality audit at the program sites to ensure compliance with monitoring and evaluation plans and procedures
* Develop appropriate data collection tools and procedures for all reporting needs
* Develop and support the implementation of operational research
* Monitor the progress of the program towards Country Operating Plan (COP) targets and provide feedback to the program office and sites
* Work with program officers, site monitoring and evaluation committees to ensure that program reports and data meet acceptable quality standards and promote their utilization by relevant end users
* Coordinate/participate in unit/departmental meetings and trainings, and attend stakeholder meetings and trainings on behalf of the organization
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
An MBBS or B.Pharm and MPH or any other relevant Master’s degree; five (5) years experience in the
monitoring and evaluation of health programs, especially HIV/AIDS programs
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
* Report writing and oral/written communication skills
* Working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation
* Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
* Basic knowledge of statistics & good knowledge of statistical methods
* Working knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards for monitoring and evaluation
* Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes
* Confidentiality
* Analytical thinking
* Team orientation
MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified applicants should write to vacancies@apin.org.ng stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for each position. The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position being applied for. All applications must be received on or before August 24, 2010. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc) is essential for all positions; and candidates must be willing to do a considerable amount of local travel.
APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the positions are therefore encouraged to apply. This advertisement is also available on www.apin.org.ng
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