• Application Deadline: Fri, 4 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Associate Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 3 years



• Location Bauchi




• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  
  

Guided by the remarkable legacy of its co-founder, Helen Keller, Helen Keller Intl partners with communities striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty. By delivering the essential building blocks of good health, sound nutrition, and clear vision, we help millions of people create lasting change in their own lives. Working in 20 countries – across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States – and together with a global community of supporters, we ensure every person has the opportunity – as Helen did – to reach their true potential. 

Background/Scope of the position: 

The success of Helen Keller program relies heavily on the accurate, complete, and timely reporting of achievements to donors, with a strong focus on meeting set targets. To support this, the Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation plays a critical role in providing technical leadership for the implementation of the M&E framework at the state level. The position is responsible for generating strategic data to guide program management, ensure effective reporting, and support the documentation of best practices and lessons learned.

Under the supervision of the Associate Manager, Program Delivery/Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation and Manager, Monitoring & Evaluation, the Associate Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation will support the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Helen Keller program activities in the state, ensuring alignment with national M&E standards and donor requirements. 

Management Responsibilities:

• Reports to: Associate Manager, Program Delivery/Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation


• Internal Collaborators: Officers, Program, Finance and Operations Team, National M&E Team


• External Collaborators: Ministry of Health (SMOH and LGA M&E staff), other implementing partners, community-level stakeholders.

M & E Technical Responsibilities:

• Support to develop and maintain M&E frameworks, tools, and indicators aligned with national NTD/Nutrition guidelines and donor requirements.


• Support integration of M&E systems into broader program management tools.


• Support the design and managementof databases to efficiently monitor program performance and track disease-specific indicators against established targets.


• Support the timely collection, validation, entry, and analysis of programmatic data from field activities (e.g., MDA campaigns, TAS surveys, case management, VAS campaigns etc).


• Ensure data quality through regular validation checks, spot checks, and supportive supervision visits.


• Contribute to donor reporting and ensure compliance with reporting timelines and formats.


• Support the documentation of success stories, case studies, and lessons learned.


• Provide training to state/LGA-level M&E officers, health workers, and field teams on M&E tools, data collection methods, and reporting requirements.


• Participate in planning and conducting supportive supervision and field monitoring during major activities such as MDA, VAS campaigns, TAS, pre-TAS, morbidity management, and entomological surveys.


• Promote data use for decision-making through feedback sessions with program and stakeholders.


• Support operational research, assessments, and evaluations as needed.


• Build and maintain strong working relationships with government and key project stakeholders at all levels to promote data-driven decision-making and increase program visibility.


• In collaboration with other Officers, support the development and execution of a comprehensive annual work plan that outlines and sequences project activities for effective and efficient implementation, ensuring alignment with national policies, Helen Keller’s strategic objectives, and donor requirements to achieve project goals within budget and timelines.


• Provide other technical support to the state team as required.

Key Performance Indicators:

Successful implementation of the Helen Keller Nigeria projects:

• Timeliness and accuracy of data reports and submissions


• Number and quality of training and supervision activities conducted


• Accuracy and completeness of M&E tools and indicators used


• Quality and clarity of data visualizations, success stories, and knowledge products.

 Competencies and Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Demography, or related field.


• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in M&E, preferably in NTDs or other public health programs.


• Proven experience with health information systems (e.g., SurveyCTO, DHIS2, ODK, KoboToolbox, CommCare).


• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, STATA).


• Experience in designing M&E tools, conducting trainings, and facilitating data use workshops.


• Excellent report writing and communication skills.


• Experience working in HIV/AIDS, Nutrition and NTDS programs in Nigeria.