Strategic Information Officer – OVC / NOMIS at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)


Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme

Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS) is a leading indigenous non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to qualitative healthcare, Education and Economic strengthening services in Nigeria. Our staff includes expert in health, Education, Social works, youth, Civil Society and research.

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience 4 – 5 years
  • Location Delta
  • Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 

Job Description

  • The position holder will support ECEWS CDC OVC-SPEED Project partners in the development and implementation of data collection systems, ensure data quality, and accurate reporting in a timely manner.
  • The Officer will support in coordination, management, and dissemination of strategic information; and is responsible for the following activities:
  • 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 during 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. 
  • 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 SPEED 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 SPEED management and technical meetings to ensure close coordination between program, management, and M&E staff.
  • Collaborate with SPEED 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.
  • 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.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitor stated project milestones and evaluate outcomes of support strategies at appropriate intervals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

  • 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.
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
  • High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
  • Well-developed computer skills.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@ecews.org using the position as subject of email.