Assistant Technical Officer – Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) at FHI360
JOB OPPORTUNITY: ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER – MONITORING & EVALUATION AT FHI 360
Organisation: FHI 360 UK-Nigeria
Position: Assistant Technical Officer – Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Location: Banki, Borno State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 1–3 years
Job Category: NGO / Non-Profit
Reports To: Field Coordinator
Technical Supervisor: Senior Technical Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Job Overview
FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Technical Officer – Monitoring & Evaluation to support its humanitarian programmes in Banki, Borno State.
The organisation is implementing integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Health, Nutrition and Protection interventions to address the needs of internally displaced persons and vulnerable host communities in Northeast Nigeria.
The successful candidate will support the monitoring and evaluation of project activities, collect and manage programme data, conduct routine monitoring visits and ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure proper implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, including compliance with reporting timelines.
- Enter monitoring data into designated reporting tools and data collection systems accurately and promptly.
- Work with programme teams and the Senior Technical Officer – MEL to identify and resolve data quality issues.
- Report missing information, inconsistencies and other data management challenges.
- Support the implementation of monitoring activities according to approved schedules and M&E calendars.
- Collect routine programme monitoring data and follow up with programme teams on data collection and reporting.
- Assist in preparing monthly programme reports.
- Support routine Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and data review meetings.
- Participate in field monitoring visits, conduct data quality checks and provide supportive supervision.
- Maintain and share data summary reports, Community Feedback Mechanism (CFM) databases and other monitoring information.
- Ensure proper documentation and accountability of M&E equipment, including tablets and other data collection devices.
- Document community feedback and complaints and maintain an updated complaints and feedback database.
- Share feedback and complaints reports with programme teams and monitor the implementation of agreed action plans.
- Ensure complaints are handled appropriately, referred to relevant teams when necessary and resolved in a timely manner.
- Support programme review meetings, learning events and other activities that promote evidence-based programme improvement.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements
Interested applicants should possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Information Management, Information Technology, Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation or a related discipline.
- At least 1–3 years of relevant experience in Monitoring and Evaluation or data management.
- Knowledge or experience implementing project-level, state-level or national-level M&E systems.
- Familiarity with Nigeria’s public health sector, NGOs and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) is highly desirable.
- Understanding of humanitarian assistance programmes is an added advantage.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to manage programme data effectively.
- Excellent written and spoken English and Hausa language skills. Knowledge of Kanuri is an added advantage.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with programme teams and community members.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and handle a high volume of work with minimal supervision.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and an understanding of social, political and ethical issues affecting communities.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should visit the FHI 360 career portal for vacancy details and application updates:
