Jobs for a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at The Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) february, 2013

The Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI), is a project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to increase contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) in Nigeria in order to improve maternal and child health. NURHI is implemented by a consortium of Nigerian and international partners. Job Title; Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Position Location: NURHI Kaduna Field Office
Supervisor: State Team Leader

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will work with project field staff under the guidance of the NURHI M&E Advisor and project researchers to coordinate NURHI project M&E and research activities in Kaduna and Zaria.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Work with supervisors to develop or assist in the development of data collection and necessary data collection tools and training to support the research, monitoring and evaluation of NURHI project activities;
Perform supportive supervision and deploy OJTs to beneficiaries at sites in Kaduna and Zaria

Complete regular data analysis reports that track NURHI activities progress against performance indicators;
Conduct desk research using a variety of sources to meet information needs of NURHI project staff and advisors;
Develop and maintain an office library/resource center with materials and documents relevant to program operations; and
Assist with the development and monitoring of research related contracts and consultancies;
Collect data from staff and service delivery points (clinical and non- clinical) both in Kaduna and Zaria for use in quarterly and annual reports;
Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of data collected during routine monitoring, formative studies and operations research activities as needed;
Perform other related duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills
Strong organizational, interpersonal, facilitation and management skill
Good problem solving and independent thinking skills
Solid experience developing and managing databases
Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and database software (Epilnfo, SPSS, STATA)
Experience working on and reporting on its indicators

Education and/or Experience
Minimum Bachelor's degree in public health or social sciences (Masters-level degree preferred)
Additional training in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
At least 3-5 years experience managing research projects specifically with emphasis on routine monitoring & evaluation and databases

Language Requirement
English fluency (oral and written).
Fluency in Hausa will be an added advantage

How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter as an application for the position to mekz@nurhi.org within two weeks of this publication.