STATE ADHOC OFFICER

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience: 3 years
  • Location: Yobe State
  • Job Field: Data, Business Analysis and AI, NGO/Non-Profit

Job Reference Number: LTR (PMU)/_2025/SAO/001

Reports to: State Technical Officer

Job Summary:

The State Adhoc Officer will coordinate all aspects of monitoring and evaluation and contribute strategically to the success and impact of the overall Global Fund GC7 Project. He/She is critical in driving evidence-based decision-making and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement in the state of implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Align M&E activities with organizational goals, ensuring monitoring and evaluation contribute to program success and impact.
  • Work closely with the State Technical Officer and other stakeholders in the planning and design activities to integrate robust M&E components into program structures.
  • Contribute to developing logical frameworks, results frameworks, and performance indicators.
  • Supervise and lead other team of data collectors in the implementation state and providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
  • Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team culture.
  • Maintain an effective M&E system that includes data collection, management, analysis, and reporting processes.
  • Ensure the use of appropriate technology and tools to streamline M&E activities.
  • Oversee data collection, analysis, and interpretation to measure program performance against established indicators.
  • Supervise data quality assessment processes and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive M&E reports for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations.
  • Communicate M&E results in a way that informs decision-making and program implementation.
  • Plan and manage program evaluations, ensuring that evaluation methodologies were rigorous and aligned with organizational standards.
  • Utilize evaluation findings to make evidence-based recommendations for program enhancement.
  • Build the capacity of state data collection officers in monitoring and evaluation principles and practices.
  • Conduct training sessions to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations, to ensure alignment of M&E activities with project goals.
  • Establish effective communication channels for ongoing engagement.
  • Lead efforts to continuously improve the M&E system, incorporating feedback and adapting methodologies to changing program needs. – Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
  • Ensure adherence to ethical data collection, analysis, and reporting standards, prioritizing confidentiality and data protection.
  • Any other responsibility as may be assigned by the State Technical Officer.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, public health or related field.
  • Master’s degree or Bachelor’s plus an advanced certificate in M&E will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of three years of professional experience in M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities in public health projects.
  • Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports.
  • Experience in digital/mobile data collection tools.
  • Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software.
  • Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software such as MS Excel, Stata and SPSS for project implementation.
  • Strong training & facilitation skills.
  • Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans.
  • Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
  • Proven success in designing, implementing and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
  • Experience of Implementation of Global Fund (GF) grant is an added advantage.

Desired Competencies:

  • Ability to think strategically and align M&E activities with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.
  • Proficient project management skills to oversee M&E activities within the program.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey M&E findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including stakeholders and decision-makers.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations.
  • Commitment to achieving measurable results and using M&E findings for program improvement and decision-making.
  • Ability to adapt to changing program requirements, priorities, and external environments.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should Submit their “Cover Letter and CV in single file, saved with your name and job title” in Word format to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The subject of your mail should be “LTR (PMU)/_2025/SAO/001-YOBE STATE”.

Please note that candidates with the wrong subject in their email stand a chance of being disqualified.

Closing Date:

Friday, 21st February 2025.