Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSION) recruitment, March 2015

Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSION) is a results-orientated Social Business, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide reproductive health care and allied services. MSION’s goal is to meet the needs of underserved Nigerians and dramatically improve access and use of a range of reproductive health services.

• Ensure that an effective and participatory M&E system is established
• Develop project log frames matrix, M&E operational plans, and work plans particularly in the areas of the objective, indicators and monitoring mechanisms.
• Assist in developing the overall framework for project M&E – annual project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons-learned workshops.
• Guide the process for identifying and designing key performance indicators for MSION projects.
• Implement Log framework approach and other strategic planning approaches;

• Collaborate with team members, clients and stakeholders on qualitative monitoring to provide relevant information for on-going evaluation of project activities, effects and impacts.
• Prepare and submit regular technical, progress and program monitoring reports to State Project Team and donors according to schedules and guidelines

• Write reports on projects for management and for funders and support the preparation of project documentation.
• Support MSION’s M&E function in development of plans and operations research that support and measures impact of quality of projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant donor rules and requirements for all projects

• A degree or diploma in development or a related field
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in M&E/ project management role for a non-governmental development organisations,
• Experience of DfiD, USAID, Gates funded projects, including working in a diverse team environment preferred
• Ability to work to deadlines and motivate other to do the same
• Excellent team building and leadership skills, interpersonal / communication skills – both oral and written
• Experience in logical frameworks, behaviour change models, marketing planning and program management tools preferred

• Work with project and operations teams to ascertain research and data needs, including identifying key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Adapt and develop MSIONs Management Information System (MIS) to provide KPI data
• Provide support and training to operations teams on how to collect and record high quality data.
• Ensure that reporting systems are kept lean so as not to reduce operations efficiency
• Assist project/grant managers with the development of logframes and monitoring and evaluation work plans for project activities
• Draft complete M&E plans for donor proposals and reports
• Design and apply instruments and methods for collecting relevant data for necessary projects and interventions where needed.
• Design and complete internal research to a high quality standard, including: surveys, needs assessments, market research, consumer satisfaction
• Review and clean MSION’s existing M&E data and use to establish a baseline for performance trends going forward
• Lead implementation, development of ToR, design and costing of relevant surveys e.g. KAP, Baseline, Mid-Term, final evaluation and other assessment surveys as the case maybe
• Prepare terms of reference, study designs and budgets for contracting out research studies to external agencies
• Ensure compliance with relevant donor requirements on data collection and reporting
• Collate, develop reports and disseminate research findings and lessons learnt internally and externally when appropriate
• Work with Regional Research managers and contribute towards global research initiatives where required, and be able to attend Research workshops in the region.
• Undertake regular visits to the field to support the implementation of M&E strategies
• Identify and address M & E training needs in MSION
• Prepare and update monthly, quarterly, and annual monitoring and evaluation plans and reports
• Review existing approaches and management information systems and agree on any required changes, support and resources with management.
• Identify MSION M&E needs and staff, develop innovative ways to fill gaps and recruit highly motivated and performing staff.
• Under the guidance of the External Relations and Communications Manager, participate in external reviews, technical M &E networks and TWG’s on FP

• From time to time represent the organisation at meetings, workshops, press conferences, or other forums
• Actively contribute to the strategic direction and planning of the organisation
• Any other duty reasonably assigned by line manager
• Qualifications & Experience:
• A degree in social sciences and / or a development field, or equivalent in experience
• Experiences working with designing monitoring and evaluation strategies and systems in donor funded projects
• Experience of conducting primary qualitative and quantitative research
• Experience with management of different sources of data and multiple indicators
• Experience of data processing and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data sets, using data bases, such as SPSS
• Must be familiar with working in rural areas with focus on participatory processes
• Must be willing to undertake regular visits to the provinces and interact with different stakeholders
• Must have excellent communication/interactive skills and must function well independently, as well as part of a team
• Experience of commercial/market research would be an advantage

1. Collate monthly, quarterly and annual programme reports flowing from each project manager’s report;
2. Serve as contact person for all programme report with MSI;
3. Produce MSION monthly factsheet and quarterly MSION Newsletter;
4. Update MSION MIS dashboard in the reception;
5. Follow up with all project managers to ensure that agreed task are delivered as scheduled;
6. Manage and report periodically on the implementation of MSION annual work-plan among others.

• At-least first degree in communication, public health or related discipline required

• At least four years post NYSC experience
• Experience in USAID / DFiD or other donor funded projects an asset
• Experience in project management

• Proven excellent technical oral, written, and editing abilities
• Ability to present and write for multiple audiences
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work well with others in team environments
• Must be able to satisfy stakeholders
• Should be able to work in deadline driven/results orientated atmospheres
• Strong people management skills
• Strategic guidance and planning skills

• Pro-choice
• Motivated personally and professionally to develop
• Willingness to travel as requested

• Lead in the drafting, review and implementation of AHME/CCS&PT work plans
• Lead in the execution of AHME/CCS&PT projects’ activities according to plan and donor guidelines.
• Lead in the development of forms, set up files to ensure that AHME/CCS&PT information is appropriately documented and secured
• Monitor progress of AHME/CCS&PT projects and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion of projects
• Ensure AHME/CCS&PT project activities are implemented on time and within budget and at the required level of quality.
• Lead in writing AHME/CCS&PT reports, position papers, and updates as required
• In consultation with the appropriate manager, recruit, interview and select staff and/or volunteers with appropriate skills for the project activities.

• Prepare and submit regular technical, progress and program monitoring reports to MSN and donors according to schedules and guidelines
• Write reports on AHME/CCS&PT project for management and for funders and support the preparation of financial reports and project documentation.
• Support MSN’s M&E function in development of plans and operations research that support and measures impact of quality of AHME/CCS&PT project.

• Ensure relationships and networks with stakeholders, and relevant private, public and not-for-profit organizations are created and maintained with a view to strengthening MSN’s impact and future funding opportunities
• Liaise with service delivery (Outreach, Clinics and Training teams), sales and social franchise teams and other stakeholders to ensure projects are integrated at all levels.
• Ensure strong links between communication and community mobilization activities, at the systems level.

• Ensure compliance with relevant donor rules and requirements for all projects
• Ensure compliance with MSI policies related to fundraising and project management

• From time to time address delegated duties assigned by the Programme Director and other SMT members.
• Actively contribute to the strategic direction and planning of the organisation
• Any other duty reasonably assigned by line manager

• Advanced degree in public health or related discipline required

• At least 3 years’ experience in project management
• Experience in Reproductive Health an asset
• Experience in USAID / DFiD or other donor funded projects an asset

• Proven excellent project management abilities
• Ability to present and write for multiple audiences
• Ability to work well with others in team environments
• Must be able to satisfy stakeholders
• Should be able to work in deadline driven/results orientated atmospheres
• Strong people management skills
• Strategic guidance and planning skills

• Pro-choice
• Motivated personally and professionally to develop
• Willingness to travel as requested

1. Provide technical support to users of approved MSION electronic database at all levels by ensuring that:

• Main server is available for data entry and reporting
• Electronic platform (DHIS, CLIC etc.) are customised to meet programme reporting requirements
• Challenges with electronic platform operations are resolved in a timely manner
• Application users are given technical assistance and mentoring

2. Build the capacity of users of the electronic database (DHIS2 of CLIC) by ensuring that:

• Users are regularly trained
• Programme and Operations teams are mentored to manage electronic database

3. Ensure proper management of data on the platform:

• Monthly reports produced for all programs
• Pivot tables configured for reporting
• Monthly summaries of commodities supply and utilisation generated by the 10th of the month

4. Documentation

• Maintenance of MSION Social Media platforms
• Datasets and reports Archived
• MSION dashboard produced and managed
• FMoH related DHIS2 related meetings attended

• A degree or diploma in computer programming, ICT or any related field

• At least 2-3 years’ relevant experience managing large database

• Skilled in the use and application of DHIS2, My SQL etc.

• Experience of DfiD, USAID, Gates funded projects, including working in a diverse team environment preferred

• Ability to work to deadlines and motivate others to do the same

• Excellent team building and leadership skills, interpersonal / communication skills – both oral and written