Strategic Information Advisor, OVC/NOMIS at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) Full Time

Job Title: Strategic Information Advisor, OVC/NOMIS

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The position holder will support ECEWS CDC OVC-SPEED Project partners in the development and implementation of data collection systems, ensure data quality, and accurate reporting in a timely manner.
• The Officer will support in coordination, management, and dissemination of strategic information; and is responsible for the following activities:
• Will support state level implementation of the OVC project in the state of assignment with displayed capacities in building acceptable documentation, reporting, and learning systems.
• S/he will lead the monitoring of data collection, collation, storage, analysis, and reporting ensuring that data is audit worthy and incorporated into program reports for submission to CDC.
• Under his/her guidance, the project at the state level will utilize monitoring data to maximize program impact.
• The successful candidates will ensure efficient use of available resources towards achieving defined M&E goals.
• S/he will ensure adherence to structured principles during implementation of M&E field activities and provide required program statistics within expected timelines to inform project planning and delivery.
• The Officer will build and sustain strategic relationships with key state-level stakeholders and maintain an information flow to keep all stakeholders updated with project performance.
• Support and oversee the M&E work of the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the implementation of the OVC Project.
• Oversee the training of CBO staff in the SPEED M&E system including the NOMIS forms and database.
• Ensure CBOs understand the information needs of project stakeholders and donors and adhere to system requirements.
• Work closely with the CBO M&E officers to ensure they understand the data requirements and data gathering and report formats.
• Support CBOs to train Community Case Workers to correctly report OVC activities and services provided to clients’ and their households on a timely basis.
• Ensure that CBOs enter accurate and high-quality data and report on the NOMIS platforms on a timely basis.
• Ensure that CBOs participate in the data quality assessment, understand the recommendations for remedial action, and comply with those recommendations.
• Attend relevant SPEED management and technical meetings to ensure close coordination between program, management, and M&E staff.
• Collaborate with SPEED management and CBOs in planning, designing, and undertaking program evaluations and special studies.
• Identify and respond to key stakeholders’ information needs in MEAL activities, using a range of appropriate communication methods.
• Ensure the transmission of data into NOMIS and any other required electronic platform within expected frequencies.
• Participate in DQA and other data quality and validation activities.
• Identify and respond to key stakeholders’ information needs in MEAL activities, using a range of appropriate communication methods.
• Ensure the transmission of data into NOMIS and any other required electronic   platform within expected frequencies.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitor stated project milestones and evaluate outcomes of support strategies at appropriate intervals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• At least 7 years’ post NYSC experience in OVC related M&E.
• Experience and knowledge of ART Surge Response is a major requirement.
• A Post Graduate degree in Public Health/Health Science is an added advantage.
• Skills using MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS and/or SAS and Epi-Info highly desirable.
• Appropriate familiarity with electronic medical record systems.
• Strong data management and analysis skills.
• Hands on experience in the use of computer (Word processing, Excel, and database programs).
• Knowledge of and experience in spreadsheet and database management work.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion. Committing to a course of action without undue delay or prevarication
• Experience of dealing with difficult and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
• Ability to work under pressure, efficiently handle multiple tasks, quickly find creative solutions to problems and challenges that arise and manage stress and time in a fast-paced work and fluid operating environment.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
• Well-developed computer skills.

Application Closing Date
26th December, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to the “Human Resources Unit” via: [email protected] using their Full Name, the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail. (e.g. “JOHN DOE, Laboratory Technician Lagos”).

Note

• Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ECEWS has a competitive compensation package and is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE)
• ECEWS does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.