State Adhoc Officer at Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative Nigeria

Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR) officially registered with Corporate Affairs Commission as an indigenous non-profit NGO in March 2018. Before then, the organization was a country office of the International Non-Governmental Organization called the Netherlands Leprosy Relief (NLR).

About the Job

Job Title: State Adhoc Officer

Job ID: LTR (PMU)/_2025/SAO/002
Location: Borno
Reports to: State Technical Officer

Application Closing Date
14th April, 2025.

Job Summary

• The State Adhoc Officer will coordinate all aspects of monitoring and evaluation and contribute strategically to the success and impact of the overall Global Fund GC7 Project.
• He/She is critical in driving evidence-based decision-making and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement in the state of implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Align M&E activities with organizational goals, ensuring monitoring and evaluation contribute to program success and impact.
• Work closely with the State Technical Officer and other stakeholders in the planning and design activities to integrate robust M&E components into program structures.
• Contribute to developing logical frameworks, results frameworks, and performance indicators.
• Supervise and lead other team of data collectors in the implementation state and providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team culture.
• Maintain an effective M&E system that includes data collection, management, analysis, and reporting processes.
• Ensure the use of appropriate technology and tools to streamline M&E activities.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and interpretation to measure program performance against established indicators.
• Supervise data quality assessment processes and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare and present comprehensive M&E reports for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations.
• Communicate M&E results in a way that informs decision-making and program implementation.
• Plan and manage program evaluations, ensuring that evaluation methodologies were rigorous and aligned with organizational standards.
• Utilize evaluation findings to make evidence-based recommendations for program enhancement.
• Build the capacity of state data collection officers in monitoring and evaluation principles and practices.
• Conduct training sessions to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations, to ensure alignment of M&E activities with project goals.
• Establish effective communication channels for ongoing engagement.
• Lead efforts to continuously improve the M&E system, incorporating feedback and adapting methodologies to changing program needs. – Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to ethical data collection, analysis, and reporting standards, prioritizing confidentiality and data protection.
• Any other responsibility as may be assigned by the State Technical Officer.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, public health or related field.
• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s plus an advanced certificate in M&E will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities in public health projects.
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports.
• Experience in digital/mobile data collection tools.
• Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software such as MS Excel, Stata and SPSS for project implementation.
• Strong training & facilitation skills.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and/or performance monitoring plans.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
• Experience of Implementation of Global Fund (GF) grant is an added advantage.

Desired Competencies:

• Ability to think strategically and align M&E activities with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.
• Proficient project management skills to oversee M&E activities within the program.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey M&E findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations.
• Commitment to achieving measurable results and using M&E findings for program improvement and decision-making.
• Ability to adapt to changing program requirements, priorities, and external environments.

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How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their:

• Cover Letter and CV in single file,
• saved with their name
• job title in Word format to the email below:

Info@ltrnigeria.org

Subject of your email should be: LTR (PMU)/_2025/SAO/002-STATE”

For example: Applicants for the position for Borno state should use “LTR (PMU)/_2025/SAO/002-BORNO STATE”.

Note: Candidates with the wrong subject in their email stand a chance of being disqualified.