State Program / Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Role

We are seeking highly skilled and experienced State Program / Monitoring & Evaluation Officers to support program implementation and monitoring across four states (Katsina, Kogi, Bauchi, and Kebbi) under a donor-funded HIV/AIDS intervention.
The successful candidates will ensure effective coordination, documentation, reporting, and quality assurance of project activities at the state and community levels.


Key Responsibilities


Support the development, deployment, and maintenance of strategic data collection tools and tracking systems for effective project monitoring and reporting.
Coordinate the identification, selection, and training of M&E focal persons at the state, community-based organizations (CBOs), and support group levels.
Provide technical assistance and mentorship to state-level and CBO M&E Officers to strengthen capacity on data quality management, analysis, and reporting.
Collate, review, and validate routine reports from support groups and CBOs, providing timely feedback and ensuring integration of M&E data into national data systems.
Lead capacity-building initiatives for sub-recipients (SSRs), including ongoing training on M&E frameworks, indicators, and data use for decision-making.
Conduct regular supportive supervision and routine monitoring visits to project sites, including data quality assessments using standard protocols.
Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual M&E reports, consolidating data from the state networks into approved data management platforms.
Support the daily administrative and programmatic implementation of field activities, ensuring alignment with donor and organizational requirements.
Liaise with program sub-recipients, consultants, and field partners to collect, collate, and analyze activity data and submit structured reports to the Program Manager.
Coordinate and manage all program activities within assigned states, ensuring timely execution of deliverables and adherence to project timelines.
Design and customize data collection forms and job aids for field staff, volunteers, and support group members.
Organize and facilitate workshops and trainings on HIV/AIDS, including health education, nutrition counseling, HIV counseling and testing, and psychosocial support services.
Deliver routine health talks, career guidance, and community-based outreach services at project sites.
Document and share success stories, lessons learned, and key program innovations to support knowledge management.


Qualifications and Experience


Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Social Sciences, Public Health, Statistics, or any other related discipline.
At least 5 years of progressive experience working in Monitoring and Evaluation roles within NGOs, CBOs, or international development settings.
Prior experience working on Global Fund HIV/TB grants is mandatory.
Strong knowledge of HIV care, treatment, and support interventions in Nigeria, including Adolescent and Young People Living with HIV (AYPLHIV) and AHD programming.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to analyze and visualize data effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated organizational and problem-solving ability.
High level of integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
Strong commitment to inclusive programming, gender equity, and community empowerment.