• Application Deadline: Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant - Consultancy (Kano)


• Job Type Contract , Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Kano


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

The Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant will support the Program Coordinator to oversee performance management of the accelerating uptake of the rotavirus vaccine project in Kano State, a project that aims to reduce diarrhea infection among children under five in high-burden communities. He/she will collaborate with the other program teams to ensure seamless implementation of the project in Kano State. He/she will track program implementation and support stakeholders’ engagement to ensure that program implementation is harmonized and integrated in the state. He/she will also ensure adherence to TAConnects’ corporate and field office policies and donor regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Support the program coordinator and other team members in activity planning and implementation, including pipeline analysis, and budget tracking, to ensure timely implementation of activities.


• Provide support on all aspects related to data management, analysis, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for the accelerating uptake of the rotavirus vaccine project in Kano State.


• Conduct regular data analysis and visualization of key indicators related to accelerating rotavirus vaccination coverage, generates monthly indicator reports, and tracking of progress against workplan.


• Conduct visits to LGAs/Wards/Facilities as necessary for data validation to monitor the quality and completeness of report viz-a-viz datasets.


• Work closely with government and stakeholders to conduct capacity building for M&E staff at the LGA, data clerks/record officers, and healthcare workers at the facility to improve data management and reporting capabilities.


• Support advocacy efforts to state government to commit more resources to immunization programs through budgetary allocations in the state Annual Operational Plan (AOP) and other funding streams.


• Together with the Program Coordinator, contribute to the identification, analysis, and synthesis of technical knowledge and evidence-based information on immunization coverage leveraging the accelerating uptake of the rotavirus vaccine project in Kano State.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree / HND in demography, statistics, social sciences, public health, health information management, or related field.


• Minimum of 4 years of work experience, with at least 2 years related experience in Monitoring & Evaluation /Health Management Information Systems. Experience on an Immunization/Vaccine delivery project is an added advantage.


• Working knowledge of District Health Information Systems 2 (DHIS2), and the Electronic Management of Immunization Data (EMID) is required.


• Competency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and a statistical software package (SPSS, EPI-INFO, STATA, or similar) is required.


• Proficiency in the use of any mobile data collection/CAP packages, and at least one data visualization tool/platform such as PowerBi, Tableau, Google Data Studio etc.


• Knowledge of the local health system and experience working with and supporting the Government of Nigeria Ministries and Ministry Department and Agencies (MDAs) is an asset.


• Demonstrated data analysis, time management, and problem-solving skills.


• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English to communicate technical information to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise. The ability to communicate in Hausa is an added advantage.


• Organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Adaptable to change, and flexible with duties and hours.


• Ability to consistently meet multiple deadlines Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Hausa are required.

Supervision

• The M&E Assistant will report directly to Program Coordinator

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment

• This will be for One (1) year with a possibility of extension depending on the availability of resources.