LGA Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

Ohonyeta Care Givers (OCAG) is a Non-Government Organization (NGO) established in 1997 in Otukpo - Benue State to address the socio-economic and health concerns of the people of Benue and other poor communities in Nigeria. OCAG is dedicated to empowering vulnerable and marginalized
communities in Benue State and beyond through advocacy / policy influencing, reproductive health messaging and referrals, capacity building, household economic strengthening and program /services delivery across the broad spectrum of HIV/AIDS.
OCAG is about to start the implementation of an integrated community case management of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea (ICCM) in partnership with Christian Aid and funding from DFID/UKAid subject to signing of contract agreement. In view of this, the organization is requesting applications from only qualified candidates for the position below:


Job Title:  LGA Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Location: Benue
Job Description

• The role will support the M&E officer in promoting effective and efficient monitoring and evaluation of programme activities, centred on impact and outcomes; create conditions so that learning feeds into programme decision-making in each LGA. Strengthen the capacity of community based volunteers (CORPs and others).
• The role is responsible for ensuring that monitoring and evaluation systems to allow for effective, accurate reporting for decision making and project implementation in his/her assigned LGA.
• The role will support the use of participatory approaches to monitoring and evaluation for effective project implementation and results, encourage active knowledge management and organizational learning needs using Monitoring and Evaluation findings. Maintain Positive relationships developed with state and partners through effective communication.
• The role will ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures including reporting requirements and contribution made to other team members.

Criteria
Essential Criteria:

• Degree, preferably in Social Sciences or at least 4 years’ experience in community health.
• At least 1 year NGO experience and knowledge of monitoring and evaluation with fair knowledge of public health management challenges in Nigeria.
• Good understanding of LGA health management system including stakeholders.
• Understanding of national health data management/reporting flows.
• Hands-on experience implementing community based development programmes.
• Ability to use data management and data collection tools such as NHMIS.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with LG health authority and community based volunteers 

Desirable Criteria:

• Ability to incorporate gender analysis and inclusion and community health work.
• Experience working with government institutions and agencies in Nigeria
• Local language knowledge a plus.
• Remains energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous
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