Position Title:            Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer, Kano State

Location:                    Kano State Office

Supervisor:                Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in a long - lasting way by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, public health threats, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 50 countries including Nigeria and all U.S. states and territories. We currently seek qualified candidates to fill four MEL Officer positions, to be based in Lagos, Kano, Enugu, and Adamawa State offices.

Job Summary:

  The STRIDES Nigeria MEL Officer support state-level implementation of the STRIDES Activity in Nigeria by tracking indicators, managing data collection, supporting reporting, and contributing to learning and adaptive management. They assist in the development and operationalization of MEL tools and dashboards to enable evidence-based decision-making. This position provides technical support to STRIDES Nigeria, ensuring MEL activities are implemented according to the Activity MEL Plan (AMELP) and FHI 360 standards. The MEL Officer contributes to capacity building of staff and partners, supports data quality assurance, and promotes data use for program improvement.

Accountabilities:

Technical Requirements:

• Supports state-level implementation of MEL systems, tools, and procedures to collect, collate, analyze, and use data that demonstrate program progress and accountability.
• Provides technical support in the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and interventions for STRIDES Nigeria.
• Tracks STRIDES Nigeria indicators at the state level and produces reports and dashboards to inform project teams and leadership.
• Monitors and maintains protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and reports.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from internal and external staff.
• Assists with the implementation of technical activities by monitoring and documenting processes.
• Conducts analysis of project implementation to identify areas for improvement and proposes appropriate technical strategy and guidelines.
• Contributes to technical briefs, reports, or other materials to facilitate MEL activities, learning, and best practices.

 

Project Design Implementation:

• Implements components of the AMELP at the state level.
• Tracks project indicators and produces reports.
• Identifies and raises issues to senior MEL staff, as needed.
• In coordination with the STRIDES Nigeria Technical Officer, conducts analysis of project implementation to identify areas for improvement.
• Contributes to documentation of lessons learned and supports knowledge sharing within the state and across STRIDES Nigeria.
• Supports state-level staff in using data to inform adaptive management decisions.
• Tracks project indicators and produces reports for others to act upon.
• Provides technical input into the monitoring and evaluation portions of project plans and reports.

Participates in client meetings as required by and under the supervision of project leadership.

Project/Program Reporting:

• Maintains database of project indicators and activities.
• Assists with collecting data for inclusion in client  reports, including coordinating with local subcontractors to collect relevant project MEL data.
• Assists with compiling and creating technical content (e.g., reports, presentations, manuscripts).

Quality Assurance:

• Supports data quality assurance activities, including validation, verification, and monitoring of state-level MEL data.
• Develops broader knowledge of quality standards through a formalized system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives.
• Helps coordinate and direct MEL activities to meet client/funder and regulatory requirements.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of MEL concepts and practices for state-level monitoring.
• Proficiency in database management software and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI).
• Proficiency with database management software and on-line search tools required.
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports.
• Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of moderate to complex scope that require review of various factors.
• Exercises good judgment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action.
• Decisions may cause delays and affect a work unit or area within a department.
• Identifies and raises issues to senior technical staff
• Networks with key internal and external personnel.
• Decision may cause delays or failure to achieve results that impact departmental goals.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Has no supervisory responsibility.
• Receives methods and procedures on new projects and assignments.
• May provide guidance to other lower-level staff.
• Reports to the STRIDES Nigeria MEL Advisor.

Education: ** **

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Data Science, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences, International Development, Human Development, or a related field.

Experience: ** **

• Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, including managing data collection, analysis, and reporting at the program or project level.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or international organization preferred.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, routine monitoring, and reporting.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools and statistical software (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SPSS, Stata, or similar) preferred.
• Experience supporting MEL capacity building, data quality assurance, and evidence-based decision-making is desirable.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 10% - 25% domestic travel

**Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job. This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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FHI 360 is committed to providing a safe environment for all employees, beneficiaries and anyone contracted by FHI 360. This Includes taking measures to protect vulnerable people from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by either FHI 360 employees or associated personnel. FHI 360 abides by child safeguarding principles. FHI 360’s Safeguarding Policies apply and flow out to all FHI 360 staff, board members, volunteers, and partner staff (subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and subrecipients), regardless of the funding mechanism or amount of contract, agreement, or purchase order.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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