M&E Officer at Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa(HIFASS) 150 views1 applications

Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa(HIFASS) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) incorporated in October 2007. HIFASS was primarily established as a continued effort of the Nigeria Ministry of Defence Health services to provide strategic manpower needs of the Military health facilities so as to meet the health needs of Military personnel, their families and the population around military health facilities, especially for the control of HIV epidemic and other related diseases

M&E Officer

Reports To: Program Manager
Job Type: 6 months
Field: Operations

Background

• Over the years HIFASS has provided manpower and associated technical support to PEPFAR HIV/AIDS program and Research activities, USAID and World Bank funded projects in Nigeria and further more played a role in the management of personnel services.
• The Protection and Assistance to the Cameroonian Refugees is a UNHCR project aimed at providing quality services for health care, nutrition and WASH intervention in some LGAs in Cross River and Benue state.
• Therefore, HIFASS seeks professionals who will ensure beneficiaries are safe, healthy and empowered for improved health outcomes and resilience.

Purpose of Position

• The M&E Officer will work within the Technical unit and in the field office of HIFASS to provide project management support in the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of Health assistance and WASH intervention for Cameroonian refugees
• The incumbent undertakes field visits to monitor the implementation of program and introduce corrective measures where needed.

Major Responsibilities

• H/She will provide support and ensure excellent execution of activities within planned timelines and scope, and with high quality in line with UNHCR’s programming polices and guidelines in the field office.
• H/She will be involved in overseeing the operational aspects and logistics related to execution of project activities.
• He/she will ensure the collection, management, analyses, and sharing of documents, data and materials to the right personnel, workers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure that project activities are implemented to meet the objectives of the Project Partnership Agreements (PPAs) in the field office.
• Assist in developing contingency plans and adjusting programming to respond to new and emerging operational challenges for the regions.
• Assist in developing work plan and project reports in compliance with UNHCR’s global and regional priorities.
• Ensure that HIFASS and partner staff are familiar with UNHCR’s programme policies and guidelines.
• Undertake field visits to evaluate and improve the planning, programming, implementation and monitoring of UNHCR programming
• Apply UNHCR’s corporate RBM tools to record data, assess the technical soundness of the operation and generate data for evidence-based decisions at the country-level.
• Assist in monitoring compliance to the organization’s resource allocation framework, providing support and taking corrective action where required.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications/Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Degree in Public Health, Nursing and Science or related field. Master’s in a related field will be an added advantage
• Empowering and Building Trust;
• Managing Resources
• Analytical Thinking
• Planning and Organizing
• Political Awareness.

Method of Application

Applicants should send their current Curriculum Vitaes and Cover letters to “The Assistant Director, Human Resources (HIFASS)” in only one attachment (MS word document) and indicate the title of the position and choice of location (e.g Cross River State) as the subject of the mail to: [email protected]

Note: Only shortlisted applicant will be invited for interview and HIFASS will not cover any cost for invited shortlisted candidates.