M&E Officer at Helen Keller International

Founded in 1915, Helen Keller International is dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition. We currently have more than 180 programs in 21 African and Asian countries. Part of this work is focused on preventing blindness and vision loss for millions of vulnerable people through cataract surgery, vision correction, vitamin A supplementation, screening and treatment for diabetic retinopathy, and distribution of treatments and cures for neglected tropical diseases. We also work to reduce malnutrition by promoting solutions aimed at improving nutrition practices for millions of families. These include vitamin A supplementation, maternal and child nutrition education, fortification of staple foods with essential nutrients, globally recognized family-led agricultural programs, and community based management of acute malnutrition. Helen Keller International also reaches tens of thousands of under-served youth in the United States each year through ChildSight®. This unique program provides free vision screenings and prescription eyeglasses to students living in poverty in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio.

Background/Scope of the position: 

The success of the NTDs program relies heavily on the accurate, complete, and timely reporting of achievements to donors, with a strong focus on meeting set targets. To support this, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer plays a critical role in providing technical leadership for the implementation of the M&E framework at the state level. The position is responsible for generating strategic data to guide program management, ensure effective reporting, and support the documentation of best practices and lessons learned.

Under the supervision of the State Coordinator and M&E Specialist, the M&E Officer will support the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of NTD program activities in the state, ensuring alignment with national M&E standards and donor requirements.

Management Responsibilities:

• Reports to: State Coordinator (Administrative) and M&E Specialist (Technical)
• Internal Collaborators: Program Officers, Finance and Operations Team, National M&E Team
• External Collaborators: Ministry of Health (SMOH and LGA M&E staff), other implementing partners, community-level stakeholders.

M & E Technical Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain M&E frameworks, tools, and indicators aligned with national NTD guidelines and donor requirements.
• Support integration of M&E systems into broader program management tools.
• Design and manage databases to efficiently monitor program performance and track disease-specific indicators against established targets.
• Oversee the timely collection, validation, entry, and analysis of programmatic data from field activities (e.g., MDA campaigns, TAS surveys, case management).
• Ensure data quality through regular validation checks, spot checks, and supportive supervision visits.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare dashboards, charts, and summary reports to visualize findings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual) to national programs, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to donor reporting and ensure compliance with reporting timelines and formats.
• Support the documentation of success stories, case studies, and lessons learned.
• Provide training and mentorship to state/LGA-level M&E officers, health workers, and field teams on M&E tools, data collection methods, and reporting requirements.
• Conduct regular data review meetings with field teams and program staff.
• Participate in planning and conducting supportive supervision and field monitoring during major activities such as MDA, TAS, pre-TAS, morbidity management, and entomological surveys.
• Ensure that all monitoring activities are documented and used to improve program outcomes.
• Promote data use for decision-making through feedback sessions with program and government stakeholders.
• Support operational research, assessments, and evaluations as needed.
• Maintain a learning agenda and support adaptive programming based on M&E findings.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with government and key project stakeholders at all levels to promote data-driven decision-making and increase program visibility.
• Monitor and report on advocacy outcomes related to MEL capacity strengthening, policy influence, and improved accountability mechanisms.
• In collaboration with the Program Officer, support the development and execution of a comprehensive annual work plan that outlines and sequences project activities for effective and efficient implementation, ensuring alignment with national policies, Helen Keller’s strategic objectives, and donor requirements to achieve project goals within budget and timelines.
• Provide other technical support to the state team, State Coordinator and M&E Specialist as required.

Key Performance Indicators:

Successful implementation of the Helen Keller Nigeria projects:

• Timeliness and accuracy of data reports and submissions
• Number and quality of training and supervision activities conducted
• Accuracy and completeness of M&E tools and indicators used
• Quality and clarity of data visualizations, success stories, and knowledge products.

 Competencies and Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Demography, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in M&E, preferably in NTDs or other public health programs.
• Proven experience with health information systems (e.g., SurveyCTO, DHIS2, ODK, KoboToolbox, CommCare).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, STATA).
• Experience in designing M&E tools, conducting trainings, and facilitating data use workshops.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with national NTD guidelines and WHO protocols is an advantage.

Method of Application

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