Knowledge Management/Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Community Health and HIV, Nigeria

Fixed Term Contract (2 Years)

Salary: NGN 5, 173, 455 p. a

Based: Abuja, with frequent travel in-the country

Closing date: 12 noon, 12 March 2014

Christian Aid is working with others to end poverty in Africa.  At the heart of this vision is transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future.  We are looking for a dynamic and motivated person for the position of Knowledge Management /Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Community Health and HIV to support CA partnerships and programmes in areas of monitoring and evaluation.

The post holder will contribute to the progress of the Community Health and HIV programme towards its strategic goals and strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems to allow for quality reporting. S/he will promote effective and efficient monitoring and evaluation of programme activities, centred on impact and outcomes; create conditions so that learning is fed into programme decision-making.

S/he will provide support to programmes and implementing partners and lead on monitoring, impact evaluation, knowledge management and donor reporting processes; share best practice and lessons learnt across the team and with external stakeholders as appropriate. S/he will develop and provide reference materials and quality information across the programme.

S/he will contribute to building the Nigerian country office and partner capacity to develop and use participatory approaches to monitoring and evaluation. The ideal candidate must possess a degree, preferably in statistics, or the social sciences. He/she must have at least three years I/NGO working experience.

Essential criteria

Experience of knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation and project/programme-cycle management approaches and tools – including participatory planning.Understanding of reporting requirements of institutional donors such as EU, DFID and USAID.Hands-on experience supporting community based development programmes.Excellent report writing, communication (written and verbal) skills, and strong IT skills.Experience of building the M&E skills and capacity of others.Significant experience of working with small, indigenous partners.Experience of facilitation, training and network and partner capacity building

Desirable criteria

Ability to incorporate Gender and HIV methodologies into partners’ workUnderstanding of partnership approach to international developmentUnderstanding and familiarity with database management.Familiarity and understanding of SPSS.Manage and organise information systems and establish and maintain filing systems.Ability to produce quality reports from analysis conducted on data sets.Ability to produce quality reports, case studies and health advocacy briefs from analysis conducted on data sets and gathered qualitative information.

You will need to be an individual who is meticulous about detail and has highly effective organizational skills and is able to learn complex systems and procedures quickly; is able to plan, and prioritize a demanding workload with multiple priorities.

EVIDENCE OF COMPETENCY: Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions. Using the guidance notes on the application form may help you formulate your answers.

Build partnerships

Give an example of a time where you listened to and took on fresh perspectives and views, even if you initially disagree with them

Deliver results

Give an example of a time where you had to prioritise, plan and monitor your work to meet agreed standards.

Steward resources

Give an example of a time where you implemented ways to reduce inefficiency in use of resources in an organization or pass ideas to someone who can make them happen.

To apply for this post, please download an application pack from www.christianaid.org.uk/jobs  and email your completed International application form to:  nigeriarecruit@christian-aid.org stating the job reference number in the subject line

Please note that CVs will not be accepted

Job reference: ME-NG/2014/002

Closing Date: 12 noon, 12 March 2014

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce.  We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.