PHC Monitoring, Evaluation and Performance Management Associate (Kano) at Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR)

Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and stakeholder convening across human development sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: PHC Monitoring, Evaluation and Performance Management Associate

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Long term (12 months with possibility of extension)
Job Category: PHC M&E Performance Management Associate
Project: Strengthening PHC and Reaching Unimmunized Kids in Northern Nigeria – Project SPARK

Description and Objectives

• The PHC Monitoring, Evaluation and Performance Management Associate will support the designing, coordinating, and implementing the monitoring, evaluation, and performance management framework for the HF-level PHC program coordination as well as broader PHC program coordination at the state level in the assigned state.

Technical Responsibilities

• Project strategy implementation/technical assistance
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to establish and implement a comprehensive PHC performance management strategy (complete with key performance indicators) for the assigned state, ensuring alignment with state priorities and goals;
• Support the design of a framework for data collection, management and analysis of performance data
• Lead the analysis of data in the states to aid the identification of areas for improvement and to track progress;
• Support the design and adoption of appropriate data delivery mechanisms for the PHC coordination platforms across levels;
• Support the capacity-building activities to enhance the capacity development of associates / analysts in the SPARK states, as well as support change management of the performance management infrastructure to the state government;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager and/or Director;

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in problem-solving and learning sessions to share knowledge, best practices, challenges and progress on program performance management;
• Ensure M&E activities in the state comply with organizational policies, standards, and regulations;
• Support the performance management specialist to monitor and evaluate compliance with external requirements and quality assurance standards;
• Support any other tasks as may be required by the central project management team;

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences, or related field. Master’s degree preferred;
• At least 3 years of experience in M&E roles, preferably in the international development or public health sector;
• Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis and performance management software usage;
• Experience with capacity building and quality improvement initiatives

Competencies required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in performance management software;
• Effective stakeholder management skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities;
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, Excel);
• In-depth knowledge of M&E methodologies and performance management frameworks;
• Ability to manage people, resources, and processes for strategy implementation and monitoring;
• Capable of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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