Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator at Palladium Group

Palladium Group is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator

Location: Zamfara

Project Overview and Role

• The Maternal, New-born and Child Health Programme (MNCH2) is a country led programme which aims to reduce maternal and child mortality in Northern Nigeria and it is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID).
• The MNCH2 programme is being implemented in six states in northern Nigeria: Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Yobe and Zamfara States

In Return we Offer

• A friendly and team-based working environment
• Opportunity to work with national and international colleagues
• Vital contribution to improving maternal and newborn services in Northern Nigeria
• The opportunity to truly ?make a difference?
• A competitive salary with benefits

Position Summary

• The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will coordinate all M&E related activities at the state level on the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health programme.

Overall Responsibilities

• The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will be responsible for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet government and donor reporting requirements at the state level.
• S/he will specialise in monitoring and evaluation methodology, evidenced-based decision making, qualitative and quantitative research, management, analysis, and translating results to programmatic change.
• This is a full-time position and will report to the State Team Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monitoring of data collection, collation, storage, analysis, and reporting at the state level, including validation and quality assurance of data reported;
• Ensure collected data is utilized in state level programme implementation;
• Assess state level project progress in all result areas monthly to identify any problems, and bring issues to the attention of relevant parties;
• Support project qualitative and quantitative research efforts, including supporting the management of data collection, data analysis and use of results. Ensure results are disseminated at state level and results inform MNCH2 programming at the state level.
• Assess M&E, data demand and use capacities and work with state relevant ministries, departments and agencies in developing their capacities; and
• Provide the Monitoring, Evaluation & Value for Money advisor with quality-assured state level information required for routine reporting in line with donor requirements.

Requirements

• A Degree in Public Health, Evaluation, Social Science, International Development, Statistics, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience conducting M&E for large maternal and child health programmes in a developing country, preferably Nigeria.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analysis skills.
• Demonstrated experience with HMIS, databases, MS Office, SPSS / SAS and other relevant skills.
• Experience with governmental and nongovernmental health sector partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across teams and organisations.
• Experience working with DFID funded programmes is preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English is a must.

Application Closing Date
19th June, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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