• Application Deadline: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Strategic Information Officer - OVC / NOMIS


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 4 - 5 years


• Location Delta


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

Job Description

• The position holder will support ECEWS CDC OVC-SPEED Project partners in the development and implementation of data collection systems, ensure data quality, and accurate reporting in a timely manner.


• The Officer will support in coordination, management, and dissemination of strategic information; and is responsible for the following activities:


• Will support state level implementation of the OVC project in the state of assignment with displayed capacities in building acceptable documentation, reporting, and learning systems.


• S/he will lead the monitoring of data collection, collation, storage, analysis, and reporting ensuring that data is audit worthy and incorporated into program reports for submission to CDC.


• Under his/her guidance, the project at the state level will utilize monitoring data to maximize program impact.


• The successful candidates will ensure efficient use of available resources towards achieving defined M&E goals.


• S/he will ensure adherence to structured principles during implementation of M&E field activities and provide required program statistics within expected timelines to inform project planning and delivery.


• The Officer will build and sustain strategic relationships with key state-level stakeholders and maintain an information flow to keep all stakeholders updated with project performance. 


• Support and oversee the M&E work of the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the implementation of the OVC Project.


• Oversee the training of CBO staff in the SPEED M&E system including the NOMIS forms and database.


• Ensure CBOs understand the information needs of project stakeholders and donors and adhere to system requirements.


• Work closely with the CBO M&E officers to ensure they understand the data requirements and data gathering and report formats.


• Support CBOs to train Community Case Workers to correctly report OVC activities and services provided to clients’ ad their households on a timely basis.


• Ensure that CBOs enter accurate and high-quality data and report on the NOMIS platforms on a timely basis.


• Ensure that CBOs participate in the data quality assessment, understand the recommendations for remedial action, and comply with those recommendations.


• Attend relevant SPEED management and technical meetings to ensure close coordination between program, management, and M&E staff.


• Collaborate with SPEED management and CBOs in planning, designing, and undertaking program evaluations and special studies.


• Identify and respond to key stakeholders’ information needs in MEAL activities, using a range of appropriate communication methods.


• Ensure the transmission of data into NOMIS and any other required electronic platform within expected frequencies.


• Participate in DQA and other data quality and validation activities.


• Identify and respond to key stakeholders’ information needs in MEAL activities, using a range of appropriate communication methods.


• Ensure the transmission of data into NOMIS and any other required electronic   platform within expected frequencies.


• Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitor stated project milestones and evaluate outcomes of support strategies at appropriate intervals.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• At least 4 years’ post NYSC experience in OVC related M&E.


• Experience and knowledge of ART Surge Response is a major requirement.


• A Post Graduate degree in Public Health/Health Science is an added advantage.


• Skills using MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS and/or SAS and Epi-Info highly desirable.


• Appropriate familiarity with electronic medical record systems.


• Strong data management and analysis skills.


• Hands on experience in the use of computer (Word processing, Excel, and database programs).


• Knowledge of and experience in spreadsheet and database management work.


• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion. Committing to a course of action without undue delay or prevarication


• Experience of dealing with difficult and sensitive situations in a professional manner.


• Ability to work under pressure, efficiently handle multiple tasks, quickly find creative solutions to problems and challenges that arise and manage stress and time in a fast-paced work and fluid operating environment.


• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.


• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.


• Well-developed computer skills.