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- Experience 10 years
- Location Abuja
Position Summary
- The overall program objective is to support Nigeria in rapidly expanding comprehensive Covid-19 services, mitigate Covid 19 impact on HIV/AIDS services, and reduce Covid-related morbidity and mortality in Nigeria, by the provision of technical support.
- The SI Senior TA will work closely with relevant government partners to improve and strengthen national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and surveillance systems and support the coordination and implementation of routine M&E activities at ICAP-supported sites.
Major Accountabilities
The SI Technical Advisor will work closely with relevant government partners, and will be responsible for:
- Strengthening, Supporting, and coordinating the development and implementation of M&E and surveillance systems and reporting protocols
- Provide technical assistance at the national and subnational level involved in Covid 19 and HIV/AIDS projects to help with data collection and management
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for field activities related to M&E and surveillance activities
- Provide regular support and supervision to M&E and surveillance staff at National and sub-national levels
- Monitor field budget expenditure
- Prepare relevant reports for ICAP Nigeria, donors, and relevant government agencies
- Prepare activity summaries and progress reports for funding renewal applications as needed
- Participate in data analysis and writing evaluation reports, and contribute to the development of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed medical journals
- Organize stakeholder meetings including data review, analysis, and dissemination workshops
- Present findings of evaluation projects at national and international conferences
- Document and share best practices
- Monitor and document the transitioning of ICAP support to national entities
- Efficiency and promptness
- Exhibits a positive and professional demeanor in and outside of the workplace that exemplifies and furthers the mission, vision, and values of the program and organization
- Ability to travel frequently to field sites
- Ability to carry out other/additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
Education
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of ten years’ experience in public health program monitoring, evaluation, and operational research, preferably related to HIV/AIDS
- Experience with managing Covid 19 public health program will be an advantage
- Proven record of excellent management, leadership skills, and competency in people management
- Demonstrated experience in data collection, data analysis, and data visualization
- Extensive experience in managing monitoring and evaluation systems in the public health field in the context of a developing country, and reporting to international funders such as PEPFAR
- Familiarity with database management software and strategies for management of complex data sources
- Competency in Microsoft© Access, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in specialized statistical software like SPSS, SAS, or STATA preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and experience in writing evaluation reports
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues and program partners
- Fluency in English required,
- Ability to adhere to strict professional and HIV/AIDS confidentiality regulations
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
Travel Requirements:
- Travel within Nigeria conducting capacity building, stakeholder relationship management and Project activities.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to ICAP on icapacity.icap.columbia.edu to apply