Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and stakeholder convening across human development sectors.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: PHC Monitoring, Evaluation and Performance Management Specialist
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job Type: Long term (12 months with possibility of extension)
Job Category: PHC M&E Performance Management Specialist
Project: Strengthening PHC and Reaching Unimmunized Kids in Northern Nigeria – Project SPARK
Description and Objectives
- The PHC Monitoring, Evaluation and Performance Management Specialist will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing the monitoring and evaluation, and performance management framework for the HF-level PHC program coordination as well as broader PHC program coordination at the state level across the SPARK implementation states.
- Additionally, s/he will provide technical assistance to the SPHCDA/MBs, through dedicated associates/analysts in the SPARK states to implement and monitor performance management activities.
Technical Responsibilities
Project strategy implementation/technical assistance:
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to establish and implement a comprehensive PHC performance management strategy (complete with key performance indicators) across SPARK states, ensuring alignment with states’ priorities and goals;
- Design a framework for data collection, management and analysis of performance data;
- Lead the analysis of data and design tools to automate these analyses to aid the identification of areas for improvement and to track progress;
- Support the design of appropriate data delivery mechanisms for the PHC coordination platforms across levels;
- Develop capacity-building activities to enhance the capacity development of performance management associates/analysts in the SPARK states, as well as support change management of the performance management infrastructure to the state government;
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager and/or Director
Other responsibilities:
- Participate in problem-solving and learning sessions to share knowledge, best practices, challenges and progress on program performance management;
- Ensure M&E activities comply with organizational policies, standards, and regulations;
- Monitor and evaluate compliance with external requirements and quality assurance standards;
- Support any other tasks as may be required by the central project management team.
Required competencies
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences, or related field. Master’s degree preferred;
- At least 5 years of experience in M&E roles, preferably in the international development or public health sector.
Core requirements:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in performance management software
- Effective stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, Excel)
- In-depth knowledge of M&E methodologies and performance management frameworks
- Ability to manage people, resources, and processes for strategy implementation and monitoring
- Capable of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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