Monitoring & Evaluation Officers (2 nos.) – Makurdi and Maiduguri (Closing Date: 06/12/2011)
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria
(APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Since 2001, we have worked closely with key stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, university teaching hospitals and other non-governmental organisations to fight the HIV scourge.
APIN’s goal is not just to contribute to the reduction of the rate of growth of the HIV epidemic in Nigeria, but also to the ultimate reversal of its course. Our prevention, treatment, care and support activities currently span forty-two sites in ten states of the Federation and are coordinated from our offices in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan.
The appointment of APIN as a sub-recipient of Global Fund for the implementation of HIV program in Benue and Borno states, through 104 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and 30 Comprehensive Health Centers (CHCs) has necessitated the bringing on board of additional personnel. We are therefore inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the following positions in our Makurdi and Maiduguri Offices.
Job Functions
The job holder will have responsibility for developing and implementing systems for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the program, including obtaining data from the program centres, evaluating performance vis-à-vis set targets, reporting on achievements and progress made, and recommending appropriate improvement options
a. Provide technical assistance to the program centres in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement
b. Collate monthly reports, provide feedbacks to the centres and maintain a functional database
c. Disseminate program output data to program officers, donors and the Federal Government on demand
d. Conduct data quality audit at the program centres to ensure compliance with monitoring and evaluation plans and procedures
e. Develop appropriate data collection tools and procedures for all reporting needs
f. Develop and support the implementation of operational research
g. Monitor the progress of the program towards Country Operating Plan (COP) targets and provide feedback to the program office and the centres
h. Work with program officers and site monitoring and evaluation committees to ensure that program reports and data meet acceptable quality standards and promote their utilization by relevant end users
i. Represent APIN at stakeholder M & E meetings and trainings as necessary
j. Participate in unit/departmental meetings as well as in coordinating training programmes
k. Perform any other official task as may be assigned by supervisor or Management
Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of first degree in the Health or Social Sciences and at least three (3) years’ experience in the monitoring and evaluation of health programs (preferably in HIV/AIDS program)
Technical & Behavioural Competencies
a. Report writing and oral/written communication skills
b. Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.)
c. Working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation
d. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
e. Knowledge of statistics & good knowledge of statistical methods
f. Knowledge of program management
g. Working knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards with respect to monitoring and evaluation
h. Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes
i. Willingness to do a considerable amount of local travel
Mode of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should visit www.apin.org.ng click “apply” button below to complete the online application form. They should also upload their CV, which must contain a suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position, and addressing the person specifications listed above. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s name. All applications must be submitted online on or before December 2, 2011. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the position are therefore encouraged to apply.