Palladium Group is recruiting a State Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (SMEL) Coordinator to oversee and support all MEL activities for the LAFIYA programme in Kano State.
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Key Details
- Position: State Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (SMEL) Coordinator
- Job Requisition ID: req24640
- Location: Kano
- Reports to: State Team Leader
- Application Closing Date: Not Specified
Position Description
The SMEL Coordinator will be responsible for providing technical support, planning, and execution of monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure quality, learning, accountability, and decision-making for the Palladium Lafiya programme.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities (Summary)
- MEL System Management: Ensure state MEL systems comply with Palladium and FCDO policies and standards. Manage state-level MEL activities, including tracking data quality, activity progress, and log frame indicators.
- Reporting & Data: Produce quarterly, annual, and monthly MEL reports. Maintain a state database of programme results.
- Technology & Integration: Facilitate DHIS2, HRIS, LMIS integration and interoperability. Collaborate with IT and technical teams for optimal data use and technology solutions.
- Capacity Building: Support capacity building initiatives focusing on MEL, gender, inclusion, and equity.
- Research & Learning: Conduct field visit supervision, data validation, verification, and qualitative research. Synthesize best practices and lessons learned. Support operational research and evidence generation.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Advanced degree in a relevant discipline (Statistics, Evaluation Science, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Political Science, or related field).
- Experience:
- Progressive years of demonstrated experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Demonstrable excellent command of monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
- Previous experience implementing and managing a rigorous M&E system, including developing and refining performance monitoring plans.
- Experience managing Management Information Systems (MIS) on large-scale health programmes is essential.
- Health Knowledge (Preferred): Working knowledge of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), health systems strengthening, Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH), Health Security, and advocacy/accountability mechanisms.
- Skills:
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Excellent skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; proficiency in MS Access and infographics is preferred.
- Travel: Willingness to travel and conduct regular field visits in Northern Nigeria.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the official Palladium careers portal:
