About the Role
- The Research Monitoring and Evaluation (RME) Coordinator will be responsible for leading and coordinating all Monitoring, Evaluation, and Management Information System (MIS) activities for the CIFF-supported project at MSI Reproductive Choices Nigeria.
- The role will ensure effective project-level monitoring, high-quality data management, timely reporting, and full compliance with donor guidelines and organizational standards.
- The coordinator will work closely with the CIFF Project Management Team and internal stakeholders to support evidence-based decision-making, implement donor feedback, and strengthen data systems and capacity across project states to ensure successful project delivery and performance.
- The CIFF Project is a three-year multi-state project focused on promoting Family Planning service provision to accelerate the Modern Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (mCPR) across seven states: Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Sokoto, Ebonyi, Kogi, and Bayelsa.
- The M&E Coordinator will provide overall technical leadership for Monitoring and Evaluation and ensure that project performance is effectively tracked, analyzed, and reported.
Key Responsibilities
Project Monitoring and Performance Management:
- Lead tracking of the project results framework and performance indicators.
- Monitor progress against targets and milestones and provide timely feedback on performance.
- Ensure availability and completeness of project data for internal and donor reporting.
- Conduct routine data analysis to assess trends, performance gaps, and implementation challenges.
- Flag performance issues and provide evidence-based recommendations for corrective action.
- Promote use of data for adaptive management and decision-making.
Data Quality Assurance and Validation:
- Lead all data quality assurance and validation activities across project states.
- Implement data quality protocols, tools, and schedules.
- Conduct routine data verification and validation visits.
- Provide structured feedback to teams and partners on data quality findings.
- Ensure compliance with donor and MSI data quality and reporting standards.
Reporting and Donor Compliance:
- Coordinate preparation and submission of high-quality donor and internal reports.
- Ensure alignment with CIFF reporting templates, indicators, and timelines.
- Incorporate donor feedback into reporting and M&E systems.
- Support donor reviews, audits, and evaluations with accurate documentation and datasets.
Capacity Building and Technical Support:
- Lead capacity-building on M&E, data management, and MIS at national, state, and facility levels.
- Assess capacity gaps and develop training and mentorship plans.
- Provide ongoing technical support to strengthen data collection and use.
- Promote a culture of data use for learning and performance improvement.
Team Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Support regional and support office teams to ensure timely and accurate data submission.
- Work closely with national and state stakeholders, including government counterparts and partners.
- Facilitate effective coordination for data sharing, validation, and joint reviews.
- Represent the project in relevant M&E and learning forums as required.
Management of MIS Platforms and Databases:
- In collaboration with the MIS team, oversee and manage all project MIS platforms and databases.
- Ensure systems are functional, secure, and up to date.
- Support system improvements to enhance data capture, analysis, and reporting.
- Ensure proper documentation, data governance, and controlled access to project data.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in public health, Demography, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related field.
- Master’s Degree in public health (MPH), Monitoring and Evaluation, Biostatistics, Development Studies, or a related discipline is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 – 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, preferably in SRH/Family Planning or health programming.
- Demonstrated experience managing M&E systems for large, multi-state or multi-site donor-funded projects.
- Strong understanding of results-based management, logframes, indicators, and performance measurement.
- Experience working with international donors and complying with donor reporting and data quality requirements.
- Proven experience with data quality assurance, data verification, and routine data audits.
- Experience working with government health systems and stakeholders at national and state levels in Nigeria is highly desirable.
Technical Competencies:
- Strong expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
- Solid experience in health information systems and Management Information Systems (MIS).
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization using tools such as Excel, Power BI, DHIS2, SPSS, STATA, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of SRH/Family Planning indicators, including mCPR and service delivery data.
- Ability to design and implement data quality assurance systems and protocols.
- Strong report writing and data interpretation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Leadership Competencies:
- Strong coordination and team support skills across decentralized teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and partners.
- High level of attention to detail and commitment to data quality and integrity.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.
- Demonstrated commitment to learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Additional Desirable Competencies:
- Familiarity with MSI Reproductive Choices’ programming, values, and quality standards.
- Experience supporting adaptive management and learning agendas.
- Knowledge of Nigerian health systems, HMIS, and DHIS2 reporting structures.
- Experience supporting evaluations, operational research, or learning studies.
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