PHC Monitoring, Evaluation and Performance Management Associate (Kaduna) needed at Solina Centre for International Development and Research

Description and Objectives

• The PHC Monitoring, Evaluation and Performance Management Specialist will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing the monitoring and evaluation, and performance management framework for the HF-level PHC program coordination as well as broader PHC program coordination at the state level across the SPARK implementation states.
• Additionally, s/he will provide technical assistance to the SPHCDA/MBs, through dedicated associates/analysts in the SPARK states to implement and monitor performance management activities.

Technical Responsibilities

Project strategy implementation/technical assistance

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to establish and implement a comprehensive PHC performance management strategy (complete with key performance indicators) across SPARK states, ensuring alignment with states’ priorities and goals;
• Design a framework for data collection, management and analysis of performance data;
• Lead the analysis of data and design tools to automate these analyses to aid the identification of areas for improvement and to track progress;
• Support the design of appropriate data delivery mechanisms for the PHC coordination platforms across levels;
• Develop capacity-building activities to enhance the capacity development of performance management associates/analysts in the SPARK states, as well as support change management of the performance management infrastructure to the state government;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager and/or Director;

Other responsibilities

• Participate in problem-solving and learning sessions to share knowledge, best practices, challenges and progress on program performance management;
• Ensure M&E activities comply with organizational policies, standards, and regulations;
• Monitor and evaluate compliance with external requirements and quality assurance standards;
• Support any other tasks as may be required by the central project management team.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences, or related field. Master’s degree preferred;
• At least 3 years of experience in M&E roles, preferably in the international development or public health sector.

Competencies required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in performance management software
• Effective stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, Excel)
• In-depth knowledge of M&E methodologies and performance management frameworks
• Ability to manage people, resources, and processes for strategy implementation and monitoring
• Capable of working effectively with diverse stakeholders