Helen Keller International (HKI) – Established in 1915, is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia, as well as in the United States.

HKI implements integrated package of cost-effective interventions that are proven to improve maternal and child nutrition. HKI supports policies and programs on food fortification, vitamin A supplementation, infant and young child feeding, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, community-based management of acute malnutrition and prevention and treatment of neglected tropical diseases. At the core of HKI’s programs is advocacy and social behavior change communication to various stakeholders. HKI also undertakes cutting-edge research to influence policy decisions and inform program quality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Independent Monitor

Locations: Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Ekiti, Nasarawa and Taraba
Duration: Training – 2 days; Field Activities/Intervention – 5 days
Reports to: State M & E Officers / M&E Specialist

Background

• Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition and diseases of poverty. Cofounded by Helen Keller and guided by her fierce optimism and belief in human potential – the organization delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited. In the US, Africa, and Asia, Helen Keller’s proven, science-based programs empower people to create opportunities in their own lives and build lasting change.

Job Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the M&E Specialist, the Independent Monitor assists with monitoring and supervision of MNCHW in assigned LGAs/state and administering standard questionnaires using a programmed smartphone and submit a comprehensive report of activities and intervention at the end of the exer

Specific Responsibilities:

• Participate in supervising MNCHW intervention teams and monitoring of intervention in communities within assigned state.
• Participate in filling 20 health worker supervisory questionnaires daily for a 4-day period.
• Participate in interviewing 20 caregiver exit interview questionnaire daily for a 4-day period.
• Complete 1 picture / video / interview form on the 5th day of the intervention.
• Document lessons learned, successes / best practices challenge and proffer possible solutions.
• Produce and submit a detailed preliminary report of the MNCHW in assigned state.
• Return assigned Smart phones, chargers, power banks and ID Cards.
• Specifically, the consultant shall ensure that the various SMART Phone-based VADI.

Required Minimum Education / Experience / Skills

• Degree in Sciences, Public Health, Public Administration, Management or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year working experience in Nutrition program or carrying out data collection using smart phone.
• Willingness to travel within all parts of the state.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Computer skills: Windows applications for word processing and spreadsheet software
• Extraordinary verbal and written communication skills to manage project communications and disseminate project information are required.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge pertaining to the job requirements
• Critical thinking, problem-solving skills and supportive supervision skills;
• Able to work under pressure, hard to reach areas and able to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentially.

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2022.