Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (SHIFT Project)

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Data is the pulse of effective healthcare. In the SHIFT Project, every statistic represents a life impacted—a young person empowered with knowledge or a mother receiving life-saving reproductive care. As an M&E Officer with PPFN, you are the architect of accountability. By transforming raw field data into strategic insights, you ensure that our programs in Adamawa State remain effective, transparent, and capable of driving the “shift” toward universal reproductive health access.

Location: Adamawa State, Nigeria

Position Type: Full-Time

Organization: Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN)

Sector: Reproductive Health / NGO

Job Summary

The M&E Officer is responsible for leading the design and execution of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks for the SHIFT Project. Based in Adamawa, you will oversee the entire data lifecycle—from collection at the facility level to high-level analysis for donor reporting. Your role is to ensure that every project activity is measurable, every outcome is validated, and every lesson learned is used to refine our impact on adolescent and youth reproductive health.

Key Responsibilities

1. Framework Implementation & Data Governance

  • System Design: Deploy and manage comprehensive M&E plans, indicators, and tools specifically tailored for the SHIFT Project’s objectives.
  • Rigorous Validation: Collect and analyze diverse quantitative and qualitative datasets from health facilities and community outreach programs to ensure high-fidelity reporting.
  • DHIS2 & Software Mastery: Manage project data within national and organizational systems, ensuring compatibility with DHIS2 and other analytical platforms.

2. Field Monitoring & Quality Assurance

  • Site Inspections: Conduct frequent, routine field visits across Adamawa State to assess the quality of project implementation and verify the integrity of reported data.
  • Compliance: Ensure all reporting meets the stringent standards of international donors and PPFN’s internal policies.
  • Collaboration: Partner with government health agencies and local facilities to harmonize data collection practices and strengthen the local health information system.

3. Capacity Building & Learning

  • Mentorship: Lead training sessions for program staff and field volunteers on data collection methodologies and the importance of results-based management.
  • Trend Analysis: Identify emerging gaps and programmatic trends, providing the evidence base needed for senior management to make informed strategic pivots.
  • Research & Evaluation: Contribute to the design and execution of baseline surveys, mid-term reviews, and final project evaluations.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

  • Educational Background: A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree is considered a significant advantage.
  • Professional Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in M&E, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked on SRHR or donor-funded health projects.
  • Technical Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in data management tools such as SPSS, Stata, DHIS2, and expert-level Excel.
  • Contextual Expertise: A deep understanding of Nigeria’s health systems, SRHR policies, and the specific developmental landscape of Northeast Nigeria.
  • Language & Communication: Full professional fluency in English. The ability to communicate in local languages prevalent in Adamawa State is a major asset.

Why This Role Matters

In Adamawa State, barriers to reproductive health can be complex. Your work ensures that these barriers are visible and measurable. By providing accurate data, you help PPFN prove what works, allowing the organization to secure continued funding and expand its reach to the most marginalized adolescents and young people in the region.

Benefits of Applying

  • Leadership: Take ownership of the M&E portfolio for a high-visibility project.
  • Professional Network: Work as part of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) global network.
  • Impact: Directly contribute to the improvement of maternal and adolescent health outcomes in Northern Nigeria.
  • Growth: Continuous opportunities for training in advanced MEL methodologies and reproductive health advocacy.

About the Organization

The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) is the nation’s leading non-governmental provider of reproductive health services. As a core member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), we have evolved from a focus on family planning to a comprehensive mission that encompasses safe motherhood and the specific health needs of adolescents. We believe in a world where every individual has the right to manage their reproductive health with dignity.

Tips for Applicants

  1. Be Specific on Tools: In your CV, don’t just list “Data Analysis.” Specify which software (SPSS, Stata, etc.) you used for which specific project.
  2. Focus on Results: Use the “STAR” method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe how your M&E findings once led to a specific program improvement.
  3. Adamawa Context: Highlight any previous experience working in the Northeast; local cultural competence is highly valued for this role.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should prepare a one-page application letter and a CV (maximum 3 pages).

Submission Instructions:

  1. Download Application Form 1 & 2 from the official PPFN portal.
  2. Email your completed forms, CV, and application letter to: [email protected]
  3. Subject Line: Use the job reference/title as the subject.

Mailing Address for Reference: Human Resources, PPFN, 4 Baltic Crescent, off Danube Street, Maitama, Abuja.