Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge Management Officers at Ohonyeta Care Givers (OCAG)

Ohonyeta Care Givers (OCAG) is a Non-Government Organization (NGO) established in 1997 in Otukpo – Benue State to address the socio-economic and health concerns of the people of Benue and other poor communities in Nigeria. OCAG is dedicated to empowering vulnerable and marginalized communities in Benue State and beyond through advocacy / policy influencing, reproductive health messaging and referrals, capacity building, household economic strengthening and program /services delivery across the broad spectrum of HIV/AIDS.

OCAG is about to start the implementation of an integrated community case management of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea (ICCM) in partnership with Christian Aid and funding from DFID/UKAid subject to signing of contract agreement. In view of this, the organization is requesting applications from only qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge Management Officer

Job Description

• The role will be responsible to develop, 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 across the 2 LGAs. Use participatory approaches to monitoring and evaluation for effective project implementation and results. Encourage active knowledge management and organizational learning needs using Monitoring and Evaluation findings.


• The role will develop and strengthen Monitoring and Evaluation systems to allow for effective, accurate reporting for decision making and project implementation, encourage active knowledge management and organizational learning needs using Monitoring and Evaluation findings, communicate project successes and learning through traditional and innovative approaches. 

Qualification

Degree, preferably in Statistics or the Social Sciences.

Experience

• At least 3 years NGO experience and knowledge of monitoring and evaluation with good knowledge of public health management challenges in Nigeria, particularly in the areas of research, implementation, project management and community development programmes, as well as health policy.


• Experience of monitoring, evaluation, research and Learning and project/programme-cycle management approaches and tools – including participatory planning.


• Understanding of reporting requirements of institutional donors such as DFID, Global Fund, EU and USAID.


• Hands-on experience supporting community based development programmes. Experience of building the M&E skills and capacity of others


• Knowledge and experience using statistical software such as SPSS, Epi-info; STATA) and handheld digital data collection platform e.g KoBo collect.


• Experience working with government institutions and agencies in Nigeria

Skills

• Ability to use data management and information systems such as DHIS and digital data platforms for real time data entry, analysis and reporting.


• Ability to produce quality reports, case studies and health advocacy briefs from analysis conducted on data sets and gathered qualitative information.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent organization at state and local levels


• Ability to incorporate gender analysis and inclusion and community health work.


• Familiarity with DFID/UKAid funding and reporting requirements


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• Ability to produce case studies and advocacy briefs from analysis conducted on data sets and gathered qualitative information.


• Local language knowledge a plus.

Location

Benue

Closing Date
2nd September, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s and Cover Letter to: ocagrecruit@gmail.com stating the position as subject of the mail.

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