Job Description
Job Summary
- The MERL Officer will provide support in implementing MERL activities on the project by supporting data collection, analysis, visualization & reporting, and the development of MERL systems and tools to meet project objectives and donor requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and implementation of data collection tools and methodologies.
- Conduct regular data collection from project sites, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project databases and records.
- Support the analysis of MERL data and the preparation of reports.
- Support the implementation of the project's monitoring and evaluation plan.
- Conduct field visits to monitor the implementation of project activities and collect data.
- Ensure data quality through regular data validation and verification processes.
- Assist in the analysis of monitoring data to track progress against project indicators and objectives.
- Prepare timely and accurate monitoring and evaluation reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Assist in the preparation of donor reports, ensuring they meet donor requirements and standards.
- Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories to inform future project activities and reporting.
- Prepare timely and accurate monitoring and evaluation reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Assist in the preparation of donor reports, ensuring they meet donor requirements and standards.
- Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories to inform future project activities and reporting.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
- Degree in Public Health, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning
- Proven experience working on donor-funded projects or in NGO settings.
- In-depth understanding of primary health care (PHC) settings and the Kano health landscape will be an added advantage
Desired Competencies:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, proficient in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R).
- Expertise with Data visualization software (Power B.I)
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Experience in data management, including data entry, validation, and analysis.
- Familiarity with the health landscape in Nigeria, particularly in Kano State, is an advantage.
- Commitment to promoting gender equality, equity, and social inclusion in MERL activities.