Strategic Information Lead (SI Lead) at Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR)

The Solina Group comprises four subsidiaries that provide a diverse range of services aimed at improving the effectiveness of our clients including governments, businesses, academic institutions and development institutions. Our focus is on delivering lasting value through the work we do, making us trusted advisors to all our clients and partners. We have a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals, who apply proven business methods and in-depth knowledge of the settings in which we work, to consistently provide the highest quality of service to all our clients and partners.

 Description and Objectives

• The Strategic Information Lead will execute the day-to-day implementation plans, provide technical assistance, mentor facility staff onsite and oversee Data assistants’ activities on the ASPIRE project in FCT.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Review program data to establish performance identify bottlenecks in implementation and draw insights for program direction;
• Coordinate routine program data collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination to guide evidence-based decision-making;
• Coordinate program reporting and updates on implementation progress across key performance indicators to manage expectations;
• Ensure efficient archiving of program data;

Team Leadership/Technical Assistance

• Oversee day-to-day activities of Strategic Information officers;
• Coordinate the development of team’s workplan, review and track team’s daily activities;
• Organize and facilitate onboarding of new SI officers, data assistants and surge monitors;
• Coordinate routine capacity building for SI officers;
• Provide technical assistance to SI officers on effective data review, collation, dissemination, utilization and storage;
• Coordinate routine technical assistance visits to supported facilities and track support outcomes;
• Coordinate SI team’s problem-solving and check-in meetings;
• Coordinate routine program reporting to funder and relevant stakeholders; weekly, monthly and quarterly reports;
• Support team on program strategy design and implementation;
• Support real-time data utilization for decision-making on the program;
• Coordinate the utilization of M&E tools and facilitate tool requests and allocation to team members
• Coordinate routine Data Quality Assessment exercise, analysis and report dissemination for intervention planning
• Evaluate Strategic Information officers’ performance with constructive feedback on better performance and support plan to achieving agreed milestones.

Stakeholders’ engagement

• Coordinate discussion document development for program review meetings and other stakeholders
• engagements.
• Participate in program review meetings, and other stakeholders’ engagements and coordinate participation of team members.

Other responsibilities

• Participate in joint, cluster, and partner problem-solving and learning sessions to share knowledge, best
• practices, challenges and progress on program implementation.
• Engage actively with relevant stakeholders to foster good relationships with the organization.
• Support any other tasks as may be required by the Program Manager and Project Director.

Core requirements

• Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
• Working knowledge of Nigeria’s health and social service information systems and M&E processes as it relates to data collection for performance-based reporting with understanding, experience and competency in working with OVC and HIV community-led organizations;
• Strong data analytics with proficiency in statistical package (Advanced Excel), Microsoft Offices, visualization and presentation skills;
• Excellent understanding of PEPFAR MER and OVC indicators, data collection methodology, and data quality issues;
• Ability to develop indicators and data collection tools and assess data quality;
• Proficiency in the use of diverse databases including DHIS, DATIM, NMRS, ACCESS, and knowledge of relevant database query languages;
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint for data visualization and presentation;
• Strong communication skills (written, and verbal).

Education and Experience

• Academic training: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, monitoring & evaluation, demography, biostatistics, statistics, analytics, science/computer science or a related field is required.
• Experience: Experience in USG-funded programs designing, establishing, and managing M&E systems, ensuring data quality, and managing M&E systems. Previous experience conducting State/LGA and Facility data assessments and data reviews.

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