ABT ASSOCIATES : Recruitment for Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor ;MAY 2011
VACANCY
Over the last decade, Nigeria has renewed its efforts to improve lagging health indicators, especially those related to the health and well being of women and children. Past strategies employed by the Nigerian Government to improve access to health care have been grounded in an “information marketing” and ”telling the people” approach without enough attention being placed on the fact that behavior and attitudinal change is the combined result of many social, cultural, and religious factors.
The Abt Associates-led PATHS2 project, a $195 million contract from the U.K. Department of International Development, is supporting this renewed leadership commitment in the health sector with an eye on new approaches and not just “business as usual.” PATHS2 began supporting the government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Health to create change in the health sector. Working with stakeholders in health, PATHS2 helped the Federal Ministry develop an extensive media strategy aimed at ensuring increased engagement and participation on health issues by communities and promoting accountability and responsiveness by the government.
ABT Associates is a mission-driven global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, and environmental policy and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates was ranked as one of the top 25 global research firms in 2010. The employee-owned company has multiple offices in the US and program offices in nearly 40 countries. ABT Associates is an AA/EO emlployer, committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Please refer to our website at http://www.abtassociates.com for more information on our work. ABT Assoicates Inc. is seeking a candidate for the position of
SENIOR MONITORING & EVALUATION (M&E) ADVISOR
Who will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of the program’s M&E activities in an International health project based in Nigeria which is contigent upon successful award of the contract.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The choosen candidate will be responsible for:
Implementing M&E system for all prohect activities, including finalizing program indicators
Indentifying and developing data sources, developing and maintaining systems for data collection and maintenance/storage
In co-ordination with COP and home office team, prepare performance monitoring plans, as well as quarterly and annual rep[orts and other project documents;
Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of ongoing M&E data, according to the project M&E data, according to the project M&E reports as specified by the client
Present results of program achievements and out-puts in written reports and at conferences and meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidates will have the following qualificaitions:
Masters Degree (minimum), or PhD or MD 9desirable) in Public Health , Epidemiology, Statistics or other relevant field
8 years of relevant professional experience in Public Health, including significant experience in montoring reproductive health and family planning programs highly desirable
Three or more years of international project experience, preferably in Nigeria
Experience it USAID desirable.
Excellent writing, computer, management and organizational skils, experience with STATA or SPSS highly desirable
Stro0ng interpersonal and communication skills, initiative and good judgement
Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
Ability to independently plan and execute complex task while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy.
TO APPLY
Please put the name of the position in the subject title and attach a Cover Letter and copy of your Resume/CV and send to shopsnigeriajobs@abtassoc.com