New Vacancy for M&E Assistant & M&E Specialist at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. lt was established as an affiliate of the Family Health International (FHI 360) to sustain FHI’s achievements in strengthening
indigenous organizational capacity in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.


The Reading and Numeracy Activity (RANA) is a 3-year UNICEF-funded early primary grades reading pilot project implemented in partnership with FHI 360 in collaboration with the governments of Katsina and Zamfara states. RANA aims to improve literacy and numeracy of the girls and boys in primary grades 1-3 In the supported states it will assist approximately 100 formal Schools and Integrated Qur’anic Schools (IQS) in each of the states. 

We are seeking qualified candidate to fill the position below:


Job Title: M&E Assistant
Location: Katsina and Zamfara
Job Descriptions 

• Reporting to the M&E Specialist will provide support to ensure that state monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate and meet the donor an Project’s M&E needs,
• Undertake basic data validation checks and routine quarterly DQA,
• Enter program data into designated data management software for subsequent analysis;
• Maintain hard copy data records on file for audit trail as appropriate

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• HND/B.Sc/B.A in Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation or in any other relevant Degree; or ordinary National Diploma with relevant experience in Monitoring and Evaluation or data management.
• Familiarity with Nigerian Educational systems and NGOs and CBOs is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of data processing and statistical computer packages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and working of the Hausa Language is desirable.

Job Title: M&E Specialist
Location: Abuja
Job Descriptions 

• The M&E Specialist: Under the supervision of the Project Director will be responsible for overseeing all RANA M&E activities, conducting overall program M&E and building capacity of staff and partners at all levels, developing appropriate plans, models and tools for data collection, analysis, and synthesis, including learning assessments, classroom observation tools, and other education-focused methodologies.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in the Numerical Science, Development Science, Education Research and Evaluation, or related field, with at least 5-6 years work experience in monitoring and evaluation of education programs in Nigeria and/or the region.
• Master’s Degree would be an added advantage.
• Experience with data processing, data analysis, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Working knowledge of data processing and statistical computer packages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and working of the Hausa Language is desirable.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume (CV) Cover letter as a single document to:
AHNi-M&EJobs@ahnigeria.org

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates ill be contacted.
• Only application sent electronically (i.e by e-mail) with the Job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.

Deadline  13th November, 2015.