Job Position for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Organization: First Embrace
Location: Kano State, Nigeria (100% On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time (Minimum 45 hours/week)
Contract Duration: 1 Year (4-Month Probation, extension subject to performance)
Salary: ₦3,600,000 – ₦4,800,000 per annum (₦300,000 – ₦400,000/month)
Salary is negotiable for exceptional candidates and depends on experience and cost of living.
About First Embrace
First Embrace is a global health non-profit dedicated to saving newborn lives by strengthening healthcare capacity in Nigerian government hospitals. Our work focuses on implementing and institutionalizing Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) and supporting government efforts to improve outcomes for vulnerable newborns.
Role Overview
First Embrace is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer based in Kano State to ensure the quality, effectiveness, and impact of our Kangaroo Care programs.
The M&E Officer will gather, analyze, and report program data, conduct on-site monitoring, assess implementation progress, and deliver evidence-based recommendations. Operating with independence and objectivity, the successful candidate will work closely with nursing staff, program officers, hospital management, and beneficiaries to drive continuous program improvement.
Key Responsibilities
App-Based Data Collection: Collect and manage primary and secondary data using the Dimagi CommCare app and the proprietary First Embrace App.
Quantitative Data Collection: Administer observation checklists and semi-structured questionnaires across program sites.
Baseline Data Collection: Gather baseline data on neonatal mortality at new health facilities and proactively resolve data completeness and logistical constraints.
Qualitative Data Collection: Conduct structured interviews with families and healthcare staff.
Data Quality Assurance & Reliability: Audit data gathered by healthcare staff, execute random spot-checks, correct errors, and ensure high levels of data consistency.
Feedback & Systems Improvement: Identify systemic bottlenecks affecting program performance and propose solutions to optimize operations.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Provide objective insights to help program managers and hospital leadership make informed operational choices.
Reporting & Collaboration: Lead and participate in weekly and monthly M&E review meetings to present findings, design action plans, and track progress.
Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree (BSc) or equivalent in a relevant field.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional M&E experience within health, development, or social impact programs in Nigeria.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.
Hands-on experience collecting data via Android-based mobile applications, spreadsheets, and software packages.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Strong understanding of data quality control (QC) and data management protocols.
Languages: Fluency in Hausa and advanced proficiency in English.
Alignment: Strong personal alignment with First Embrace’s core values and mission.
Application Note: Candidates must list all mobile data collection tools they have used in their application (e.g., Dimagi CommCare, ODK, KoboToolbox).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or professional certification in Monitoring and Evaluation.
Prior experience in newborn or maternal child health (MNCH) programs.
Work experience within Kano State, Katsina State, or Northern Nigeria.
Note: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply due to the cultural context and specific nature of this intervention.
Core Competencies
Critical thinking and analytical capacity.
Sharp observational skills and strict attention to detail.
Effective problem-solving and adaptive capacity in dynamic field environments.
Clear communication and respectful engagement with hospital personnel and community beneficiaries.
Strong organizational skills with a consistent record of meeting tight reporting deadlines.
Benefits & Compensation
Competitive Remuneration: ₦3.6M – ₦4.8M annual salary package.
Paid Leave: 20 working days of annual leave plus flexible choice of holidays.
Maternity Leave: Available after 1 year of employment in accordance with Nigerian labor standards.
Professional Development: Dedicated budget for training, upskilling, and professional growth.
Work-Life Balance: Structured Monday to Friday work schedule.
Career Growth: Performance-based opportunities for leadership advancement in a mission-driven organization.
Hiring Process
Initial Application & Fit Assessment
Technical Test Task
Formal Interview
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted and advanced before the final closing date.
How to Apply
Confirm your interest by sending an email with your CV to: info@firstembrace.org.uk
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