{"id":2217,"date":"2021-09-10T11:39:48","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T11:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caritasnigeria.org\/jobboard\/?post_type=awsm_job_openings&p=2217"},"modified":"2021-09-17T00:43:09","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T00:43:09","slug":"technical-officer-ovc-monitoring-evaluation","status":"expired","type":"awsm_job_openings","link":"https:\/\/caritasnigeria.org\/jobboard\/?post_type=awsm_job_openings&p=2217","title":{"rendered":"Technical Officer, OVC Monitoring & Evaluation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Program Background<\/strong>
The Global Action Towards Epidemic control in Sub-national units in Nigeria (4GATES) program <\/strong>is a comprehensive HIV\/AIDS prevention, care, treatment program being implemented in Abia, Delta, Enugu and Imo States. It is a 5-year program (October, 2017 to September, 2022) implemented by Caritas Nigeria and its consortium partners; Catholic Relief Services (CRS), and Pro-Health International as the sole Implementing Partner for PEPFAR in these states. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Summary of Role<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The OVC M&E Officer will support state level implementation of the OVC project in the state of assignment with displayed capacities in building acceptable documentation, reporting and learning systems. S\/he will lead the monitoring of data collection, collation, storage, analysis, and reporting ensuring that data is audit worthy and incorporated into program reports for submission to CDC. Under his\/her guidance, the project at the state level will utilize monitoring data to maximize program impact. The successful candidates will ensure efficient use of available resources towards achieving defined M&E goals. S\/he will ensure adherence to structured principles in the course of implementation of M&E field activities and provide required program statistics within expected timelines to inform project planning and delivery. The Officer will build and sustain strategic relationships with key state-level stakeholders and maintain an information flow to keep all stakeholders updated with project performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description of Roles & Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
  • Support and oversee the M&E work of the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the implementation of the OVC Project.<\/li>
  • Oversee the training of CBO staff in the 4GATES M&E system including the NOMIS forms and database.<\/li>
  • Ensure CBOs understand the information needs of project stakeholders and donors and adhere to system requirements.<\/li>
  • Work closely with the CBO M&E officers to ensure they understand the data requirements and data gathering and report formats.<\/li>
  • Support CBOs to train Community Case Workers to correctly report OVC activities and services provided to clients\u2019 ad their households on a timely basis.<\/li>
  • Ensure that CBOs enter accurate and high quality data and report on the NOMIS platforms on a timely basis.<\/li>
  • Ensure that CBOs participate in the data quality assessment, understand the recommendations for remedial action, and comply with those recommendations.<\/li>
  • Attend relevant 4GATES management and technical meetings to ensure close coordination between program, management, and M&E staff.<\/li>
  • Collaborate with 4GATES management and CBOs in planning, designing and undertaking program evaluations and special studies.<\/li>
  •  Identify and respond to key stakeholders\u2019 information needs in MEAL activities, using a range of appropriate communication methods.<\/li>
  • Ensure the transmission of data into NOMIS and any other required electronic platform within expected frequencies.<\/li>
  • Participate in DQA and other data quality and validation activities.<\/li>
  • Any other duty as may be assigned by the next line supervisor, Caritas O&E Lead, the 4GATES OVC Director, Principal Investigator, or the Executive Secretary of Caritas Nigeria.<\/li>
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: <\/strong>Regularly monitor stated project milestones and evaluate outcomes of support strategies at appropriate intervals.<\/li>
  • Training and Mentoring: <\/strong>Ensure capacities required to deliver on M&E related activities are built.<\/li>
  • Gap Analysis: <\/strong>Analyze generated data from the field to monitor program performance, improve overall data quality and provide appropriate feedback to partners and stakeholders.<\/li>
  • Reporting: <\/strong>Ensure all timelines for various reports are met and all submitted reports meets all expectations for quality and completeness.<\/li>
  • Representation of Caritas: <\/strong>Participate in meetings and forums as required and use such opportunities to present Caritas in positive light in quality of representation and character.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Reporting & Supervision<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The Technical Officer, OVC Monitoring & Evaluation, reports to the Senior OVC M&E Specialist. S\/he also has reporting lines to the 4GATES OVC Program Director and the Principal Investigator. S\/he regularly interacts with facility staff, Caritas Nigeria technical staff and other members of the Outcome and Evaluation Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Additional Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The Responsibilities (Above) are not all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other related tasks as required and will be responsible for reporting and communicating progress and achievement of the specific assigned tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    • Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Statistics or other Social Sciences.<\/li>
    • At least 4 years\u2019 post NYSC experience in OVC related M&E.<\/li>
    • Experience and knowledge of ART Surge Response is a major requirement.<\/li>
    • A Post Graduate degree in Public Health\/Health Science is an added advantage.<\/li>
    • Skills using MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS and\/or SAS and Epi-Info highly desirable.<\/li>
    • Appropriate familiarity with electronic medical record systems.<\/li>
    • Strong data management and analysis skills.<\/li>
    • Hands on experience in the use of computer (Word processing, Excel, and database programs).<\/li>
    • Knowledge of and experience in spreadsheet and database management work.<\/li>
    • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion. Committing to a course of action without undue delay or prevarication<\/li>
    • Experience of dealing with difficult and sensitive situations in a professional manner.<\/li>
    • Ability to work under pressure, efficiently handle multiple tasks, quickly find creative solutions to problems and challenges that arise, and manage stress and time in a fast-paced work and fluid operating environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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