Caritas Nigeria Technical Officer, OVC Monitoring & Evaluation Jobs

Caritas Nigeria Technical Officer, OVC Monitoring & Evaluation Jobs


Summary of Role

  • 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.

    Description of Roles & Responsibilities

  • Support and oversee the M&E work of the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the implementation of the OVC Project.

  • Oversee the training of CBO staff in the 4GATES M&E system including the NOMIS forms and database.

  • Ensure CBOs understand the information needs of project stakeholders and donors and adhere to system requirements.

  • Work closely with the CBO M&E officers to ensure they understand the data requirements and data gathering and report formats.

  • Support CBOs to train Community Case Workers to correctly report OVC activities and services provided to clients’ ad their households on a timely basis.

  • Ensure that CBOs enter accurate and high quality data and report on the NOMIS platforms on a timely basis.

  • Ensure that CBOs participate in the data quality assessment, understand the recommendations for remedial action, and comply with those recommendations.

  • Attend relevant 4GATES management and technical meetings to ensure close coordination between program, management, and M&E staff.

  • Collaborate with 4GATES management and CBOs in planning, designing and undertaking program evaluations and special studies.

  • Identify and respond to key stakeholders’ information needs in MEAL activities, using a range of appropriate communication methods.

  • Ensure the transmission of data into NOMIS and any other required electronic platform within expected frequencies.

  • Participate in DQA and other data quality and validation activities.

  • 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.

  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitor stated project milestones and evaluate outcomes of support strategies at appropriate intervals.

  • Training and Mentoring: Ensure capacities required to deliver on M&E related activities are built.

  • Gap Analysis: Analyze generated data from the field to monitor program performance, improve overall data quality and provide appropriate feedback to partners and stakeholders.

  • Reporting: Ensure
    all timelines for various reports are met and all submitted reports meets all expectations for quality and completeness.

  • Representation of Caritas: Participate in meetings and forums as required and use such opportunities to present Caritas in positive light in quality of representation and character.
    Reporting & Supervision

  • 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.

    Additional Responsibilities

  • 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.

    Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience

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  • At least 4 years’ post NYSC experience in OVC related M&E.

  • Experience and knowledge of ART Surge Response is a major requirement.

  • A Post Graduate degree in Public Health/Health Science is an added advantage.

  • Skills using MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS and/or SAS and Epi-Info highly desirable.

  • Appropriate familiarity with electronic medical record systems.

  • Strong data management and analysis skills.

  • Hands on experience in the use of computer (Word processing, Excel, and database programs).

  • Knowledge of and experience in spreadsheet and database management work.

  • 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

  • Experience of dealing with difficult and sensitive situations in a professional manner.

  • 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.

    How to Apply

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    Caritas Nigeria Technical Officer, OVC Monitoring & Evaluation Jobs







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