Senior Technical Associate - Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Position Title: Senior Technical Associate -  Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Location: Benue State

Job Task:

The desired candidates will work with the state M&E team to support the implementation of robust monitoring and evaluation systems for the State. S/He will be responsible for collating data at the LGA level and ensuring quality data reporting for the State program. S/He will conduct timely review and analysis of state-level data and provide monthly feedback to the state Technical teams and other levels.

Other Specific Tasks:

• Develop and track progress of M&E work plan
• Develop and implement capacity building plan for the sites in collaboration with the State Government
• Provide technical assistance to program sites in setting up and maintaining M&E systems (collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement) in collaboration with the state GON M&E structures
• Work with program sites to identify, integrate and strengthen existing M&E structures in collaboration with the state GoN
• Support the collation and review monthly reports, and provide feedbacks to program sites
• Conduct timely review and analysis of state level data and provide monthly feedback to the State Technical Team, internally.
• Facilitate monthly data review meeting (DRM) to provide a forum for discussion on progress, gaps in program implementation and proffer solutions
• Submit collated report to the central program office on or before the 15th of the succeeding month
• Conduct data quality audit and supportive supervision at the program sites to ensure compliance with monitoring and evaluation plans and procedures  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must possess a first degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Behavioural/Social Sciences, Public Health, Demography, Biostatistics, Statistics, or a relevant field.
• Must have a minimum of 4-6 years of experience in the field of HIV prevention, care, and treatment services.
• Must possess the ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to inform programming.
• Must have intermediate knowledge of SPSS or STATA or knowledge of DHIS, MS-Access or other compatible database software will be of added advantage.
• Must have experience conducting monitoring visits, utilizing checklists and other tools, including the ability to develop M&E tools as needed.
• Familiarity with the socio-cultural contexts of the state will be an advantage.