• The job holder will be a member of the Strategic Information team and will be responsible for leading program monitoring and evaluation (M&E).

Job Tasks

• Provide leadership and guidance on program/project monitoring and evaluation and on US
• Government and Government of Nigeria reporting requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to program sites in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement
• Manage the program's reporting cycle to ensure high quality and complete data are sent to the program office on a periodic basis, or when required.
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites and provide supportive supervision.
• Share program output data with the program team.
• Monitor the progress of the program towards achieving targets.
• Work in collaboration with other members of the team to follow up on Monitoring & Evaluation Committees at the program sites to ensure the promotion of data utilization by relevant end users.
• Facilitate the provision of technical support to strengthen M&E.
• Contribute to the development and review of appropriate data collection tools and procedures for all monitoring and reporting needs.
• Contribute to the periodic review of the organization's quality improvement protocol, in line with national protocol.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent), a Master's Degree in Public Health (MPH) and a minimum of Eight (8) years' relevant experience supporting the implementation of M&E systems, and planning and executing program evaluation.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation, and program management
• Knowledge of HIV prevention, treatment and care, including knowledge of current HIV guidelines and standards, especially with respect to monitoring and evaluation
• Good analytical skills, knowledge of statistics & good knowledge of statistical methods and packages
• Familiarity with USG/CDC HIV program reporting requirements
• Ability to organize and coordinate training programs
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Report writing and oral/written communication skills
• Ability and readiness to travel at least 25% of work time.