Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose.
Experience5 years
Location Abuja.
About Us: At Pathfinder International, we are driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Design and Planning
- Support to program and MEL team with developing the project MEL frameworks, theory of change, and MEL plan including indicators, data collection tools for existing and new projects.
- Identify the budget/resources needed for project MEL activities.
- Represent the organization in the MEL and Assessment Working Groups promoting a positive image.
Develop and implement data collection and MEL management systems
- Design full MEL procedures and operating plans within the Mission and develop harmonized data collection tools involving the different stakeholders (project team, partners).
- Develop data gathering strategies and harmonize data collection, analysis, and reporting flows.
- Ensure that data is properly stored and managed.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor service provision and ensure data quality.
Data Quality Management
- Develop strategies for assessing the quality of collected data for indicators and manage tools and methods for assessing data quality.
- Coordinate routine data quality audits in different sites and develop action plans to implement corrective measures.
- Coordinate data gathering and data management of population-based surveys and surveillance activities.
- Conduct regular site visits or when required monitor and assist partners in the data collection process to ensure data quality.
Research
- Manage project research activities ensuring adherence to prescribed methodologies of sampling, data collection, documentation and reporting.
- Facilitate, guide, and supervise external consultants (if applicable) in conducting needs assessment, surveys, evaluations, and contextual analysis. Review the methodology, sampling approach, and other important details proposed by the expert/consultant.
- Lead the development of the sampling frame, calculate the sample size, and draw samples for population-based surveys.
Analyzing and interpreting data
The Project Officer is responsible for analyzing and interpreting project data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. This involves using statistical analysis tools, creating data visualizations, and reporting on findings to project stakeholders.
Reporting on project outcomes
- Write narrative reports and executive summaries.
- Present information based on the findings from the analysis and monitoring.
- Verify reports’ accuracy and presentation of information, including the use of appropriate visualization.
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Establish basic learning systems that incorporate response studies’ findings, lessons learned, achievements, and gaps, and develop all the tools required to support learning practices.
- Organize internal reviews and lessons learned workshops and present practical recommendations.
- Organize internal reviews and lessons learned workshops and present practical recommendations.
- Ensure after-action reviews and lessons learned exercises, including data collected through Community-Based Feedback and Response Mechanism (CBFRM) and other participative forms of community engagement and feedback collection.
Feedback and Response Mechanism
- Provide technical support to the team in establishing and maintaining effective feedback mechanisms for decision-making.
- Lead the implementation of methodologies to consult communities on their preferences based on the operational context.
- Support the design and maintenance of the CFRM database.
What You Bring:
- Master’s-level or a higher Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Statistics, or International Development, with experience or background in M&E, epidemiology, public health, and health information management.
- Minimum of five (5) years of applied experience with a humanitarian organization in designing, implementing, and overseeing monitoring and evaluation tasks.
- Demonstrated experience in managing teams and building staff capacity within complex programming.
- Experience with MEL approaches for key donors such as BMGF, USAID.
- Experience in database design and other tools for information management like DHIS2.
- Experience in the use of qualitative and quantitative software for data analysis.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
- Join an innovative, forward-thinking organization that values your growth and ideas.
- Work within a supportive, collaborative environment.
- Make a meaningful impact on our organization’s operations
- Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Benefit from flexible working arrangements and the opportunity for global engagement.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Pathfinder International on recruiting.ultipro.com to apply