U S PHARMACOPEIAL CONVENTION (2016) JOBS

U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is a scientific nonprofit organization that sets standards for the identity, strength, quality, and purity of medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements manufactured, distributed and consumed worldwide. USP’s drug standards are enforceable in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration, and these standards are used in more than 140 countries.

U. S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Location: Lagos State - Nigeria.

Job Description:
Working under the direction and guidance of the Chief of Party of the USP/PQM-Nigeria Office, the incumbent will be responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of the program.
He/she will develop M&E framework and plan to support the USP/PQM program development and effective implementation to meet its set goals and objectives.
He/she will guide and facilitate the deliveries of the USP/PQM project deliverables by monitoring progress and results.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Develops the USP/PQM Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) document in-alignment with the PQM global results framework and PMP in order to track the completion of the program goals.
Develops M&E framework and detailed implementation plan for incorporating into the USP/PQM program. Once developed, periodically monitors and evaluates the program to ensure it is on track.
Monitors all project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving the project output to ensure the project is on track according to the work plan.
Develops monitoring and outcome indicator for the PQM program in order to determine that it's meeting its objectives.
Monitors the sustainability of the program results,
Suggests strategies to the Program Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the program by identifying bottlenecks in completing program activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks.
Reports quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress on all program activities with corresponding expenditure(s) to the Chief of Party and Country Representative.
Collect data for all country level indicators and enter into a database on a regular basis.
Participates in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Country Representative and Chief of Party for PQM.
Supports monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the USP/PQM program in Nigeria.
Coordinates the evaluation of the program portfolio with PQM Headquarters M&E team.

Qualifications/Requirements:
University Degree required, preferably in M&E, Public Health, Business Administration, Health Economics and Demography & Statistics,
At least 3 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) including design and implementation of M&E in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/or Government.
Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports.
Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software.
Experience/knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis tools and methods.
Ability to work independently and to liaise and coordinate activities between different agencies that USP/PQM works with.
In-depth knowledge on M&E/MIS and development issues
Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology: Good understanding capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities.
Excellent communication skills (written and oral): sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, donors and program staff
Excellent analytical skill; mature judgement combined with a proactive, energetic approach to problem solving proficient in English language (written and spoken).

Method of Application:
All potential job applicants should submit their applications to:

pqmjoboffer@usp.org

NB:
Applicant should specify the position for which they are applying on their application cover page or curriculum vitae (Resume).

Application Deadline: 12th January, 2016

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