PROJECT OFFICER (MEAL) AT CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES | PROJECT OFFICER JOBS IN KEBBI

About Company:

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Description:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is seeking a dedicated State MEAL Officer to drive the monitoring and evaluation framework for the CDC-funded global childhood immunization project (POISED) in Kebbi State. This role is pivotal in ensuring that immunization services reach zero-dose and under-immunized children, particularly in high-need and fragile settings. You will be instrumental in strengthening surveillance systems, tracking program performance, and leveraging data-driven insights to eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) like polio, measles, and rubella.

Requirements:

• M&E Strategy: Design and implement robust M&E frameworks tailored for routine immunization (RI) and polio eradication initiatives in Kebbi state.

• Data Integrity & Management: Manage end-to-end data processes—including collection, entry, validation, and advanced analysis—using industry-standard digital tools such as DHIS2, COMMCARE, ODK, and Kobo Toolbox.

• Performance Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), conduct supportive supervision, and perform field visits to ensure high-quality program implementation.

• Reporting & Visualization: Develop actionable dashboards and data visualizations (Power BI, Excel) to support decision-making, while ensuring timely submission of weekly, monthly, and annual reports to the State Team Lead.

• Capacity Building: Mentor health workers and LGA immunization officers on data management, M&E best practices, and the use of digital tracking/GIS mapping tools.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate closely with the Kebbi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA), WHO, UNICEF, and other implementing partners to align MEAL strategies with national and global standards.

• Operational Research: Provide technical support for operational research initiatives to improve program impact and document best practices.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Health Sciences. (Master’s degree is highly preferred).

• Experience: 3–5 years of professional experience in data management, disease surveillance, or public health program management.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Strong familiarity with RI, SIAs (Supplementary Immunization Activities), and zero-dose reduction strategies.

  • Advanced proficiency in data analysis software (SPSS, STATA, Excel, Power BI).

  • Working knowledge of GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS) for immunization coverage mapping.

• Competencies: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and proven ability to communicate complex data insights to diverse stakeholders.

• Attributes: Demonstrated integrity, commitment to accountability, and the ability to thrive in a diverse, collaborative team environment.

Salary

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