Current Vacancies at Helen Keller International (HKI), 24th May, 2018

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Helen Keller International (HKI), established in 1915, works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition. Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 22 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Location: Katsina Contract Duration: The initial contract will run up until March 31, 2019 renewable upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Job Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator the M&E officer is responsible for leading the overall M&E strategy and implementation of related activities within TRUST and DFID United projects and via partners; plus providing timely and relevant information to projects stakeholders.
• This entails close communication with all involved in M&E design and coordination: core project and partner M&E staff; representatives from primary stakeholder groups; and the project coordinator, external consultants and field staff when appropriate, plus members of external M&E-related missions.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist to revise the project logframe matrix, particularly in the areas of the objective hierarchy, indicators and monitoring mechanisms.
• Develop the overall framework for project M&E, for example, annual project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons-learned workshops.
• Guide the process for identifying and designing the key indicators for each component, to record and report physical progress
• Guide the process for identifying the key performance questions and parameters for monitoring project performance and comparing it to targets. Design the format for such performance reports.
• Design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of project activities
• Review the quality of NTD and Trachoma data in the project area, the methods of collecting it and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation.
• Review existing approaches and management information systems and agree on any required changes, support and resources.
• Collaborate with staff on qualitative monitoring to provide relevant information for ongoing evaluation of project activities, effects and impacts.
• Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations might be needed.
• In collaboration with the accountant, provide the Country Manager with management information that she/he may require.
• Check that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussion forums to fill any gaps.
• Organise and undertake training with stakeholders, including primary stakeholders, in M&E skills, including participatory aspects.
• Guide staff and implementing partners in preparing their progress reports. Together, analyse these reports in terms of problems and actions needed. Prepare consolidated progress reports for project management to submit to the relevant bodies, in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing.
• Prepare monitoring reports, analyse them for impact evaluation and identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation.
• Guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with project staff, implementing partners and primary stakeholders.
• Make regular reports to the project team highlighting areas of concern and preparing the documentation for review at meetings.
• Supportive mentoring of data entry clerks during all MDAs.
• Mentoring and supportive supervision of state M&E in data entry & technical report, submission of final copy of annual reports and data to the FMoH
• Review and analysis of DFID UNITED and TRUST treatment data for all NTDs
• Validation of final treatment reports and sharing with stakeholders
• Development of project all M&E tool which will guide and track projects performance (Trust and DFID UNITED) including trackers, Dashboards, implementation plans
• With support from partners and relevant stakeholders undertake research to guide attainment of set project targets (trainings, treatment, TT management etc)
• Participate in project review meetings with the view to advise stakeholders on project performance by development of issues specific action plan
• Carry out additional tasks, as requested by the Project Coordinator or any other senior officer(s).

Key Performance Indicators Successful implementation of the Trust and DFID UNITED projects in Katsina based on:

• Effective tracking and reporting of program indicators
• Development of M&E framework and  tools for the projects
• Implementation of annual work plans

Qualifications Required

• A first Degree in Statistics, Mathematics or Public Health or Science related filed.
• Minimum of Masters Degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health or related field.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years working as an M&E specialist in a development filed.
• Ability to analyse data using EPIinfo, SPSS, SAS or similar statistical software
• Familiarity with android-based survey collection tools will be an advantage

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrates technical knowledge pertaining to job requirement
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Able to work under pressure minimal supervision and able to meet up deadlines.
• Ability to use computer software such as Microsoft office, internet.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and a good team player.
• Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentially
• experience in M&E system design;
• experience in data processing and with computers.

    Job Title: NTDs Program Officer Location: Katsina Reports: State Coordinator Contract Duration: The initial contract will be up until March 31, 2019 renwable subject to availability of funding and performance. Main Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the State Coordinator, the Program Officer assists with the formulation, execution, monitoring and evaluation of NTDs program in the State. He/she ensures consistency with the project set priorities and outcomes in the state.

Specific Responsibilities Program Planning:

• In collaboration with the state coordinator, facilitate the creation and implementation of a detailed annual work-plan which identifies and sequences activities needed to successfully implement the project in the most cost-effective manner and ensure project objectives are met in line with national policies, HKI’s goals and that of the donor.
• In collaboration with key stakeholders, facilitate the development and roll out of detailed implementation plans (DIP) to scale up Mass drug Administration (MDA) in endemic LGAs with the view to eliminate NTDs
• Review the project schedule with State Coordinator and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise and regularly review the schedule as required.

Program Management:

• In collaboration with the other Project Officers, ensure HKI program partners execute the project according to their respective project plans;
• Document project activities and ensure that all project data is appropriately secured;
• Monitor the progress of the project implementation and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the project remains on track and is successfully implemented;
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project;
• In collaboration with the HKI finance officer and other project staff, ensure project funds are utilized and retired according to established accounting policies and procedures

Program Monitoring & Evaluation:

• In collaboration with M&E officer, assist with the implementation and development of Monitoring and Evaluation tools according to HKI, FMOH and donor standards;
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of international standards as set by FMOH, HKI and donor.
• Internally and when requested support external evaluations on the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase and as required.
• Disseminate findings from evaluations to support organizational learning and contribute to policy processing or development;

Advocacy and Strategic Alliances:

• Build and maintain working relationships with both government and key project stakeholders at all levels in order to strengthen opportunities for advocacy and higher visibility;
• Represent HKI towards local partners and at other appropriate fora;

Key Performance Indicators:

• Successful implementation of the projects based on:
• Effective tracking and reporting of program indicators
• Implementation of annual work plans in collaboration with SC

Required Minimum Education:

• Graduate Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Management or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Postgraduate Degree in related field preferred

Required Minimum Experience

• At least 4 years' working experience in managing an eye health or neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) program.
• Willingness to travel within the state and other parts of the country as needed
• Basic technical knowledge of PCT NTDs and Trachoma SAFE Strategy is preferable;

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Computer skills: Windows applications for word processing and spreadsheet software
• Extraordinary verbal and written communication skills to manage project communications and disseminate project information are required

Competencies:

• Demonstrates technical knowledge pertaining to the job requirements
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision and able to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentially.

    Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Location: Akwa Ibom Reports To: Acting State Coordinator Contract Duration: The initial contract will be up until March 31st, 2019 renewable subject to availability of funding and performance. Overall Responsibilities

• The objective of the M&E Officer position is to provide overall M&E strategy and implementation of related activities within the ENDFUND project. This is in addition to providing timely and relevant information to project stakeholders. It entails close communication with all involved in M&E design and coordination: core project and partner M&E staff; representatives from primary stakeholder groups; and the Acting State coordinator, external consultants and field staff when appropriate, plus members of external M&E-related missions.

Specific Responsibilities Program Planning:

• Work on the project logframe matrix, particularly in the areas of the objective hierarchy, indicators and monitoring mechanisms.
• Develop the overall framework for project M&E, for example, annual project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons-learned during workshops.
• Guide the process for identifying and designing the key indicators for each component, to record and report physical progress
• Guide the process for identifying the key performance questions and parameters for monitoring project performance and comparing it to targets. Design the format for such performance reports.
• Design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of project activities

Data Management:

• Review the quality of NTDs data in the project area, the methods of collecting it and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for coverage surveys and impact evaluation.
• Review existing approaches and management information systems and agree on any required changes, support and resources.
• Collaborate with staff on qualitative monitoring to provide relevant information for ongoing evaluation of project activities, effects and impacts.
• Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations might be needed.
• In collaboration with the NTD project officer, provide the NTDs Manager with management information that she/he may require.
• Check that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussion fora to fill any gaps

Training:

• Organize and undertake training with stakeholders, including primary stakeholders, in M&E skills, including participatory aspects.

Program Reporting:

• Guide staff and implementing partners in preparing their progress reports. Together, analyse these reports in terms of problems and actions needed. Prepare consolidated progress reports for project management to submit to the relevant bodies, in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing.
• Prepare monitoring reports, analyze them for impact evaluation and identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation.
• Guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with project staff, implementing partners and primary stakeholders.
• Make regular reports to the project team highlighting areas of concern and preparing the documentation for review at meetings.

Required Minimum Education

• Postgraduate Degree in Statistics, Epidemiology or related field with focus on monitoring and evaluation and/or Biostatistics.

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ hand-on monitoring & evaluation position experience
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in developing monitoring plans and/or management information systems 2 years of which spent working with NGOs in an African setting.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in NTD programs in Nigeria
• Extensive experience with monitoring and evaluating NTD programs in Nigeria

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good analytical, presentation and reporting skills
• Excellent inter-personal, multi-cultural and team building skills
• Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets, database and statistical applications
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English
• Excellent organizational skills

Competencies Supervision:

• Works independently and reports to the Acting State Coordinator/designate

Decision Making:

• Working within project strategy and policy guidelines, makes decisions with regards to work responsibilities and is accountable for them
• Responsibility over data or information: Has access to information within project, and is responsible for program data generation and management
• Responsibility over assets: Overall responsibility assigned assets in the program
• Ability to work independently

    How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Resume with a Cover Letter as ONE MS Word document to: [email protected] using the position title as the subject of the email.   Application Deadline 30th May, 2018.   Note

• Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.
• There are no relocation allowances available for this position.

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