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: NTDs Program / Monitoring & Evaluation Intern

Locations: Borno, Adamawa and Katsina
Employment Type: Internship

Scope of the Position

• Willingness to work in remote LGA/communities supervising mass drug administration for NTDs
• Recognize opportunities for learning and take initiative to learn and participate in activities according to the implementation plan
• Support the state program team to conduct training of program implementers
• Support the state team in the implementation of key activities such as; supervision of mass drug administration of NTD medicines, data validation and collection, morbidity management and disability prevention (hydrocele surgery)
• Assist the team to enter program data by providing support to Helen Keller contracted resident independent monitors during data entry into the national template
• Participate in supporting the distribution of NTDs commodities from the state medical store to the last mile which is the health facility ensuring strict adherence to the distribution plan
• Participate in data quality assessment exercise like spot checks, data validation, WHO supervisors coverage tool and supervisor’s coverage surveys
• Work closely the resident independent monitors for filing/archiving documentation both softcopies and hardcopies of financial documents and ODK supervision checklist
• Adherence to all Helen Keller International policies and procedures as outlined in Helen Keller International policies and procedure manuals
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Helen Keller International and to not jeopardize the organization image
• Support the development of case studies and success stories from programme implementation.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least a First Degree from a recognized university.
• At least 2 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in community-based programming will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with all beneficiaries
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Understands local language and terrain
• Acceptable IT Skills.

Application Closing Date
25th July, 2024.