Qualifications

• Mathematics; a postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
  
• 4+ years of program M&E experience in Nigeria specifically related to public health programs.
  
• Strong technical skills and capacity, with at least 2 years of practical experience managing and working directly with large teams for data collection;
  
• Strong IT skills related to data collection and management using data collection platforms and software such as Spreadsheets Google Sheet, MS Excel, SPSS etc
  
• Experience programming and using electronic data collection platforms, specifically Open Data Kit (Survey CTO).
  
• Data management and reporting skills.
  
• Excellent team management, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  

Data Collection and Vendor Management

• Support the sourcing for vendors to provide data collection service to Evidence Action in Nigeria in the assigned State/Zone
  
• Oversee vendor data collection activities and verify deliverables and milestones for all components for payment
  
• Verifying and validating data collected by data collection vendors and the state through data reviews, checks (e.g., data validation, infield supervision, and back checks), and field visits.
  
• Oversee vendor recruitment activities in the zone and provide technical support and advice in line with Evidence Action’s requirements.
  

Coordinating between MLE, Program, Government and Partners

• Represent MLE in program meetings with partners and government (in the supported states) where MLE presence is needed.
  
• Support state program planning with M&E-related tasks and ensure data is correctly captured, collected, and documented and available for planning and implementation.
  
• Lead and manage communication with MLE-related stakeholders, providing updates and briefs for activities requiring regular updates to program stakeholders.
  

Training and Field Monitoring

• Independently or in collaboration with the IM firm, lead the training of enumerators, data extractors, etc., on data collection protocols before data collection.
  
• Support training of government officials on key MLE components or data collection tools, and data management during State, LGA, health facility, or community-level trainings
  
• Support and supervise data collection teams during monitoring data collection and treatment data collection.
  

Data Collection and Reporting (IM data, Treatment data, Supportive Supervision Data)

• Support (Sternly) Baseline data collection efforts (if applicable)
  
• Setup and lead data review meetings at LGA and Ward levels
  
• Support quarterly health facility visits and spot checks. Including data audits and desk reviews at selected sites.
  
• Support in the development and contextualization of the data tools, review of existing tools, and incorporation of best practices into tool development.
  
• Design and maintain KPI tracking tools to measure program progress and provide updates to the team.