FHI began at the University of North Carolina in 1971 with a handful of researchers and a small amount of funding from the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The International Fertility Research Program (IFRP), as it was called, built research capacity in developing countries, using the power of science and research to introduce contraceptive technology. By 1973, with nearly 200 studies underway throughout Asia and Latin America, IFRP outgrew its university setting and became an independent organization. Its mission expanded as well, branching into maternal and child health. By 1978, IFRP was working with more than 200 research centers in 47 countriesFHI is a science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change. Founded in 1971, FHI maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Director, Monitoring and Evaluation based in Abuja, Nigeria.
JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
LOCATION: Nigeria
REQ ID: 1567
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) is in charge of all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities for FHI’s program portfolio in Nigeria. The DME will provide technical leadership in M&E systems design and implementation, and be responsible for the overall management of the M&E Department. The DME will lead and provide technical inputs to improve and facilitate the delivery of sound technical assistance in M&E. S/he will develop and implement appropriate guidelines to support USAID/Nigeria, Government of Nigeria (GoN) counterparts and USAID’s Implementing Partners in conducting M&E and reporting results, contribute to national data collection and information systems, ensure data quality, provide technical support to GoN’s surveillance and public health evaluation efforts, and upon request collaborates closely with other major multilateral and bilateral partners to participate in the implementation and improvement of the National M&E effort in Nigeria. S/he provides overall management and provision of technical inputs to improve and facilitate the delivery of sound technical assistance and data quality in M&E.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in social sciences, demography, economics or other relevant field with a minimum of 9-11 years experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in large HIV/AIDS programs at national or international level; sound knowledge of statistics and public health; experience in working with local partners, including host Governments, NGOs and CBOs; knowledge of the Nigerian local context is an asset, as well as the familiarity with USAID and PEPFAR programs.
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