PERMANENT CONTRACTabout 2 months ago

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Director

John Snow, Inc
Abuja (Nigeria)

Job Description

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Director at John Snow, Inc | Fuzu

Nigeria / Abuja / Project, program management

John Snow, Inc Non-profit + 1 more

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Director Closed for applications Abuja

  • Nigeria

Job details Location Abuja

  • Nigeria

Contract Type

Description Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, or a related field with a strong focus on quantitative and qualitative research.

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in global health security, disease surveillance, or IHR implementation, preferably in West Africa, preferably Nigeria.

  • Demonstrated success in designing MEL frameworks for complex health systems or IHR-related activities.

  • Strong ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable insights for program managers and government officials.

  • Proven experience managing a team of MEL specialists and collaborating with globally dispersed technical partners.

  • Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) and DHIS2 is highly preferred.

  • Demonstrated success in managing large-scale public health programs and working directly with national public health institutes (like NCDC).

  • Proven ability to form partnerships with governments in developing countries, and work with local partners and stakeholders in national and sub-national capacities

  • Fluency in English and local language(s) (e.g. Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo, etc.) with strong oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of the Performance Management Plan (PMP) to track progress against IHR (2005) capacity-building goals.

  • Design evaluation and monitoring activities that enable field-based program managers to identify systemic bottlenecks and implement evidence-driven adaptations.

  • Organize and coordinate rigorous data collection and analysis related to laboratory systems, surveillance, and emergency operations centers (EOCs).

  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, client-focused approaches in technical areas such as One Health and pandemic preparedness are successfully monitored.

  • Lead and manage a team of MEL Specialists in full accordance with JSI policies and procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring the team remains focused on high-quality outputs.

  • Interpret and report on activity results to the CDC, NCDC, and other key governmental stakeholders.

  • Coordinate closely with the Technical Director and technical team to ensure MEL activities are integrated into project work planning and implementation.

  • Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all project data and oversee data quality assessments (DQAs).

  • Facilitate a culture of "learning" by using data to inform project pivots and ensure alignment with the latest JEE recommendations.

  • Ensure all MEL systems and processes comply with CDC operational policies and international data standards.

Tags Project, program management Non-profit, social work Senior-level Nigeria

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  • Country : Nigeria

  • City : Abuja

  • Contract Type : Permanent Contract

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