Vacancies at First Embrace in Katsina
FIRST EMBRACE RECRUITMENT 2026
Position: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist / Senior Officer
Organisation: First Embrace
Location: Katsina State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Required Experience: Minimum of 3 Years
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
Annual Salary: ₦6,600,000 – ₦10,200,000
Monthly Salary: ₦550,000 – ₦850,000
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Probation Period: 4 Months
JOB DESCRIPTION
First Embrace, a global health nonprofit organisation dedicated to saving newborn lives, is inviting applications from qualified female professionals for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist / Senior Officer in Katsina State.
The organisation works with government hospitals to improve newborn healthcare through the implementation and institutionalisation of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), an evidence-based approach to reducing mortality and complications among premature and low-birth-weight babies.
The successful candidate will lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities in Katsina State, ensuring that programme interventions are properly monitored, evaluated, and improved through accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Data Collection and Management
Collect, manage, and analyse programme data using mobile applications, including Dimagi CommCare and First Embrace’s data collection platform.
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Conduct interviews, surveys, hospital observations, baseline assessments, and other data collection activities to measure programme performance and outcomes.
- Data Quality Assurance
Monitor data submitted by nurses, identify inconsistencies, conduct verification checks, and provide guidance to improve data accuracy and reliability.
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Assess the effectiveness of Kangaroo Mother Care programmes, monitor staff performance, document programme activities, and identify challenges affecting implementation.
- Reporting and Analysis
Prepare regular monitoring reports, analyse findings, identify programme gaps, and provide evidence-based recommendations for improvement.
- Team Management
As the programme expands, recruit, onboard, train, and supervise additional MEL Officers while maintaining responsibility for the quality of monitoring activities.
- Learning and Programme Improvement
Work with programme managers and hospital staff to promote data-driven decision-making and improve programme implementation.
- Institutionalisation
Support efforts to strengthen the recording and reporting of Kangaroo Care coverage within government health information management systems.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Female candidates are required for this position due to the cultural context of the intervention.
- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation of development, health, or social impact programmes in Nigeria.
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation methods.
- Experience using Android-based data collection applications, spreadsheets, and data management software.
- Knowledge of data quality assurance, data consistency, and information management.
- Fluency in Hausa and advanced proficiency in English.
- Strong analytical, communication, observation, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES
A Master’s degree or professional certification in Monitoring and Evaluation.
Previous experience in newborn health or other healthcare programmes.
Previous experience working in Katsina State or Northern Nigeria.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
- Annual salary of ₦6,600,000 to ₦10,200,000, depending on experience and seniority.
- Monthly salary of ₦550,000 to ₦850,000.
- 20 working days of annual leave.
- Maternity leave after one year of employment.
- Monday to Friday work schedule.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Promotion opportunities to MEL Manager as the organisation expands in Katsina State.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is based entirely in Katsina State and requires on-site work.
Working hours are full-time, with a minimum commitment of 45 hours per week.
The initial contract is for 1 year, including a 4-month probation period. Contract extension will depend on performance.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The recruitment process involves an initial application, a test assignment, and two final interview stages.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates will progress to subsequent stages.
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HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified female candidates should complete the online application form through the link below.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to review the detailed job description and submit their applications.
First Embrace is an equal opportunity employer.
