The Vacancy
Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a M&E Specialist to join our team in Osun State
Scope of work
The M&E Specialist is expected to provide timely and relevant information on the project’s progress against performance indicators and critical milestones. The post holder will coordinate, organise and supervise data collection, both routine or per specific requests of quantitative and/or qualitative assessments, which will be used to monitor and evaluate project activities, outcomes and impact in line with the project objectives. S/he will serve as the main focal person for all MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) activities of the project and manage the database. The position holder will provide technical support to the Surveillance, M&E and Operations Research (OR) branch of the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) and the national PMC Research and Policy uptake subcommittee (NIRPUS) in conjunction with the State Programme Manager, Research Specialist and Senior Programme Manager. The post holder will be a member of Malaria Consortium’s M&E community of practice.
Key working relationships
The position holder will be expected to collaborate, coordinate and work closely with all involved in M&E design and implementation, including the State Programme Manager, Senior Programme Manager, Research Specialist, the Principal Investigator and Co-principal investigator for the SP-PMC project. S/he will liaise closely with the surveillance and data management units of NMEP and NPHCDA to ensure coordination and harmonization of tools and processes. The post holder will provide on-going technical support and practical assistance to the state project team, communicating project monitoring outcomes primarily with the project team, serving as bases for strategic planning and programmatic review.
Key accountabilities
Technical contributions (30%)
Develop and implement a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure the achievement of project targets and guarantee the quality control of project activities.
Prepare training materials and plan sessions for field teams to ensure the best achievement on data collection.
Develop and implement a robust supportive supervision and mentoring framework for health workers at implementation facilities and communities.
Develop a standard operating procedure (SOP) for sentinel surveillance at the study sites
Recruit and train sentinel site data collectors on the SOP for sentinel surveillance
Feed the State programme Manager and team with technical input and ongoing feedback on project outcomes for ensuring quality implementation by the teams.
Data/information management (30%)
Organize internal implementation of M&E data collection, management and analysis and donor reporting functions
Liaise with the respective national and sub-national stakeholders to ensure that the Malaria Consortium database is coherent with the National Program database (National Malaria Data repository)
Lead data collection and validation activities for the project
Design and implement a data quality assurance system for the project
Be responsible for the data collection, management, and analysis and reporting of any requested survey and of routine monitoring activities
Design and manage the databases for all monitoring and evaluation activities in relation to this project in collaboration with the Malaria Consortium country office technical team and PI for the research.
Provide the State Implementation Officer, the State Programme Manager, the Senior Program Manager and/or Operation Research Specialist with any data needed for management decisions
Communications and reporting (20%)
Prepare timely consolidated progress reports, reports on M&E findings for internal as well as for external donor use on monthly, quarterly, semester and/or yearly bases
Prepare and provide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with all project staff, implementing partners and stakeholders
Prepare presentations as requested by Senior Management, Senior Management Team and/or Project team.
Representation and documentation (20%)
Participate in relevant meetings at national and sub-national levels and where possible, present results and experiences of the project
Provide effective support to monitoring visits of donors and/or partners related to both project planning, review and fundraising.
Person specification
Qualifications and experience:
Essential
A postgraduate degree in Statistics, Project Management, Public Health, or a related subject
Advanced training and vast experience in Monitoring and Evaluation
At least 7 years of direct work experience in M&E
Experience with performance monitoring and evaluation for health projects, including developing performance indicators, data collection and analysis
Experience in developing monitoring and evaluation plans, and supporting documents, including data collection and management guidelines
Experience with sentinel surveillance and routine immunization
Experience in HMIS data validation, analysis and evaluation
Experience in translating data into accessible reports and comprehensive presentations/compilations for diverse audiences
Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative surveys and its supervision and analysis
Experience in writing high quality project reports
A team-oriented individual who demonstrates inclusivity and transparency in their ways of working and sharing information. Motivating colleagues working on M&E related tasks
Desirable
Experience in working in malaria related projects/programmes
Familiarity with DHIS2
Experience in M&E of routine immunization programmes
Experience in writing high quality project reports
Essential
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent planning and organising skills
Excellent communication skills both written and spoken in English
Excellent interpersonal skills and good team spirit
Excellent knowledge in the use of data management and analysis software
Willingness to participate in field activities/surveys and travel to remote areas within the project implementation sites
Ability to follow deadlines, accuracy and attention to detail
Desirable
Excellent report writing and presentation skills
Capable of working with minimum supervision
Innovative and ideas driven
Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
The Company
Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations.
Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote Universal Health Coverage.
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We are dedicated to ensuring our work is supported by strong evidence and remains grounded in the lessons we learn through implementation. We explore beyond current practice, to try out innovative ways – through research, implementation, and policy development – to achieve effective and sustainable disease management and control.
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