AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria Vacancy for a Technical Advisor Monitoring & Evaluation
AiDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental
donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care
and support of diseases of public health importance in
Nigeria,
including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others. Since 2001
we have worked closely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and
mitigate the impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative
& sustainable approaches.
We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technical Advisor Monitoring & Evaluation
Location: Abuja
Job Descriptions
- The job holder will be a member of the Strategic Information
team and will be responsible for leading program monitoring and
evaluation (M&E).
Job Tasks
- Provide leadership and guidance on program/project monitoring and evaluation and on US
- Government and Government of Nigeria reporting requirements.
- Work in collaboration with other members of the team to follow
up on Monitoring & Evaluation Committees at the program sites to
ensure the promotion of data utilization by relevant end users
- Facilitate the provision of technical support to strengthen M&E
- Contribute to the development and review of appropriate data
collection tools and procedures for all monitoring and reporting needs
- Contribute to the periodic review of the organization's quality improvement protocol, in line with national protocol
- Provide technical assistance to program sites in the collection,
analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement
- Manage the program's reporting cycle to ensure high quality and
complete data are sent to the program office on a periodic basis, or
when required
- Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites and provide supportive supervision
- Share program output data with the program team
- Monitor the progress of the program towards achieving targets
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent), a Master's Degree in
Public Health (MPH) and a minimum of Eight (8) years' relevant
experience supporting the implementation of M&E systems, and
planning and executing program evaluation
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
- Working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation, and program management
- Knowledge of HIV prevention, treatment and care, including
knowledge of current HIV guidelines and standards, especially with
respect to monitoring and evaluation
- Ability to lead and manage a team
- Report writing and oral/written communication skills
- Ability and readiness to travel at least 25% of work time
- Good analytical skills, knowledge of statistics & good knowledge of statistical methods and packages
- Familiarity with USG/CDC HIV program reporting requirements
- Ability to organize and coordinate training programs
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should write to:
[email protected]
stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable,
and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for the
position applied for. 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.
Note
- Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- 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.
Application Deadline 9th November, 2015.