Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

at  John Snow Inc

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree in public health or immunization or the equivalent in practical experience.
Minimum 10 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning and implementation research.
Ability to review and analyze routine immunization data, monitor and present program progress.
Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, multi-intervention health development program in collaboration with national health ministries and international partners.
Strong background in the health or development sectors.
High level of creativity, adaptability, and expertise in delivering technical assistance or consulting services to social entrepreneurs, innovators, and mission-driven international organizations.
Knowledge of emerging HCD research approaches, tools, and ways to present findings a plus.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams, under pressure, demonstrating initiative and flexibility.
Effective presentation and strong advocacy skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a diverse team of partners and counterparts.
Ability to travel within country as needed.
Salary commensurate with experience.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will ensure the implementation of all the activities under the work plan in close collaboration with NPHCDA and other partners, as well as the following specific tasks and attributions:
Serve as the primary investigator for the baseline data collection; responsible for oversight of the data collection firm (selection, training, data collection, data cleaning, final deliverables to Washington DC); contribute to data analysis and reporting and dissemination.
In collaboration with Technical and Gender consultants (and the Washington DC team), design a co-ideation workshop for communities and community health workers to examine current barriers and enablers for routine immunization.
Support analysis and use of the data from the co-ideation workshop to finalize the design of gender-based intervention(s) and training.
Construct and disseminate quarterly data reports on progress of reducing zero dose children in Nigeria.
Monitor/measure and evaluate the deployed interventions and approaches.
Work closely with NPHCDA, NP-SIA Team, Polio Teams, existing partners including Gavi funded Learning Hub to support data-driven monitoring of ZD work, measurement of, and reporting on key progress indicators. This objective is critical to update and report on relevant indicators in the accountability framework.