Job Vacancies @ Helen Keller International – 11 Positions

Job Title: M&E Officer

Location: Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Background/Scope of the position

• The success of the NTDs program relies heavily on the accurate, complete, and timely reporting of achievements to donors, with a strong focus on meeting set targets.
• To support this, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer plays a critical role in providing technical leadership for the implementation of the M&E framework at the state level.
• The position is responsible for generating strategic data to guide program management, ensure effective reporting, and support the documentation of best practices and lessons learned.
• Under the supervision of the State Coordinator and M&E Specialist, the M&E Officer will support the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of NTD program activities in the state, ensuring alignment with national M&E standards and donor requirements.

Responsibilities
Management Responsibilities:

• Reports to: State Coordinator (Administrative) and M&E Specialist (Technical)
• Internal Collaborators: Program Officers, Finance and Operations Team, National M&E Team
• External Collaborators: Ministry of Health (SMOH and LGA M&E staff), other implementing partners, community-level stakeholders.

M & E Technical Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain M&E frameworks, tools, and indicators aligned with national NTD guidelines and donor requirements.
• Support integration of M&E systems into broader program management tools.
• Design and manage databases to efficiently monitor program performance and track disease-specific indicators against established targets.
• Oversee the timely collection, validation, entry, and analysis of programmatic data from field activities (e.g., MDA campaigns, TAS surveys, case management).
• Ensure data quality through regular validation checks, spot checks, and supportive supervision visits.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare dashboards, charts, and summary reports to visualize findings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual) to national programs, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to donor reporting and ensure compliance with reporting timelines and formats.
• Support the documentation of success stories, case studies, and lessons learned.
• Provide training and mentorship to state/LGA-level M&E officers, health workers, and field teams on M&E tools, data collection methods, and reporting requirements.
• Conduct regular data review meetings with field teams and program staff.
• Participate in planning and conducting supportive supervision and field monitoring during major activities such as MDA, TAS, pre-TAS, morbidity management, and entomological surveys.
• Ensure that all monitoring activities are documented and used to improve program outcomes.
• Promote data use for decision-making through feedback sessions with program and government stakeholders.
• Support operational research, assessments, and evaluations as needed.
• Maintain a learning agenda and support adaptive programming based on M&E findings.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with government and key project stakeholders at all levels to promote data-driven decision-making and increase program visibility.
• Monitor and report on advocacy outcomes related to MEL capacity strengthening, policy influence, and improved accountability mechanisms.
• In collaboration with the Program Officer, support the development and execution of a comprehensive annual work plan that outlines and sequences project activities for effective and efficient implementation, ensuring alignment with national policies, Helen Keller’s strategic objectives, and donor requirements to achieve project goals within budget and timelines.
• Provide other technical support to the state team, State Coordinator and M&E Specialist as required.

Key Performance Indicators
Successful implementation of the Helen Keller Nigeria projects:

• Timeliness and accuracy of data reports and submissions
• Number and quality of training and supervision activities conducted
• Accuracy and completeness of M&E tools and indicators used
• Quality and clarity of data visualizations, success stories, and knowledge products.

 Competencies and Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Demography, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in M&E, preferably in NTDs or other public health programs.
• Proven experience with health information systems (e.g., SurveyCTO, DHIS2, ODK, KoboToolbox, CommCare).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, STATA).
• Experience in designing M&E tools, conducting trainings, and facilitating data use workshops.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with national NTD guidelines and WHO protocols is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Cover Letter and Resume to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org usinf the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Driver

Location: Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

JOb Description

• We are seeking a driver. This position reports to the Logistics Associate/Finance and Admin Officer with strong dotted line reporting to HR/Ops Director, who are responsible for vehicle management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate vehicles to ensure the safety of all passengers, pedestrians, other drivers and the vehicle in town and on field visits.
• Clean the vehicle inside and outside when necessary.
• Understand the basic operations and maintenance requirements of Helen Keller vehicles. Perform minor maintenance and repair as required.
• Secure the vehicles when not in use.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Conduct vehicle checks (daily, weekly, monthly and before/after trips to field), and notify the staff person responsible for vehicle management of any vehicle problems.
• Deliver and pick up passengers and materials/ documents at airports, offices, businesses, etc. in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ensure that vehicles have the appropriate tools to enable users to perform minor maintenance and repairs in the field.
• Manage vehicles with care and use them with respect. Drive Helen Keller vehicles in a safe and secure manner in accordance with local law and the policies of the organization.
• Respect local traffic laws and drive within established speed limits.
• Provide support to Helen Keller field office staff and visitors in transporting materials to project sites, including loading and unloading Helen Keller vehicles as required.
• Fill in Vehicle Logbook after each trip with complete information and Fuel Log.
• Accept shifts/schedules as assigned, including weekend and after hours by rotation.

Specific Responsibilities
Vehicle Driving:

• Possess a valid local driver’s license.
• Read and understand Helen Keller’s Vehicle Management policies and procedures related to vehicle management and driving protocols.
• Respect local traffic laws and drive within established speed limits.
• Deliver and pick up materials and documents at offices and businesses in a professional and courteous manner.

Vehicle Management & Maintenance:

• Conduct vehicle checks (daily, weekly, monthly and for trips), and signal any actual or potential problems to the staff person responsible for vehicle management;
• Ensure that vehicles have the appropriate tools and equipment on board to enable users to perform minor maintenance and repairs in the field.
• Understand the basic operations and maintenance requirements of Helen Keller vehicles. Perform minor maintenance and repair as required.
• Carefully assess surroundings before parking, particularly at night.  It is the driver’s responsibility to be attentive to potential threats.
• Clean the vehicle inside and outside when necessary.
• Provide support to Helen Keller staff and visitors in transporting materials to project sites, including loading and unloading Helen Keller vehicles as required;
• Fill in log sheets after each trip with complete information and Fuel Logbook.

Vehicle Safety:

• Manage vehicles with care and use them with respect. Drive Helen Keller vehicles in a safe and secure manner in accordance with local law and the policies of Helen Keller.
• Do not accept unknown parcels, baggage or other questionable loads into the vehicles.
• Do not accept unknown riders - particularly individuals carrying weapons, wearing military uniforms, or those linked to conflicts - inside Helen Keller vehicles.
• Verify that passengers riding in Helen Keller vehicles wear seat belts at all times.  Drivers are responsible for enforcing this rule in their vehicles.
• Yield the right-of-way to other drivers, pedestrians, bicycle and motorcycle riders, even if progress is slowed.
• Provide contact location to staff when in the field.
• Notify the staff person responsible for vehicle management of any movement of any vehicle from the office, any deviation from the planned route of travel, or changes of schedule.
• Inform the staff person responsible for vehicle management or Country Director of any danger – immediate or potential – to the security of Helen Keller staff or equipment due to demonstrations / riots in town, roadblocks, requisitions of vehicles by armed persons, shooting, etc. in order to alert staff.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers at all times.

Qualifications

• Secondary-level diploma.
• 5 years’ experience driving professionally; experience in mechanics desired.
• Valid, current driving license with a clean driving record (no accidents).
• Verifiable references.
• Professional, courteous and punctual.
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Good working knowledge of all major local road networks and city streets.
• English language skills highly desired.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Cover Letter and Resume to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org usinf the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Finance and Admin Officer

Location: Benue
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Finance and Admin Officer’s (FAO) job is to ensure smooth and accurate flow of financial and operational information and also work on designing and implementing financial reports.
• The FAA ensures effective implementation of project activities in the field location within the context of financial, contractual and operating systems.
• He/ she also manages the budget for the state field office/project, implements Helen Keller financial policies and procedures, ensure compliance and works collaboratively with other Finance and projects technical staff to facilitate projects.

Specific Responsibilities

• The Finance and Admin Officer will oversee the operations and finances of the state office.
• Review activity requests and prepare bank vouchers for payments
• Track cash flow and compile retirement receipts and review
• Manages petty cash reconciliation
• Preparation of office running budget
• Check matching expenses for compliance with donor regulations.
• Assist with month end reporting package
• Ensure implementation of regulations and procedures for local purchase, procurement and logistics management in collaboration with Logistics Officer(s) and Associate(s).
• Maintain rigorous operations in the field office, communicating regularly with the Abuja office to assure smooth operations.
• Assist technical staff to develop and manage monthly and quarterly activity budgets.
• Implement financial and internal control policies and procedures
• Process supplier invoices
• Maintain financial files and records
• Maintain the assets register
• Submit staff time sheets for payroll processing

Education & Experience

• University Degree in Business Management or accounting. Postgraduate degree in related field and possession of professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA is an added advantage. Professional experience supporting USAID-funded projects and managing state finance & Admin function is preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong numeric skills and attention to detail and quality
• Minimum 4 years’ experience
• Experience with USAID funded project is preferred but other donor funded project will be considered
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, especially Excel spreadsheets
• Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial “common sense”
• Ability to create and monitor budgets
• Understand the principles of adequate documentation and of audit and performance necessary to ensure audit compliance.
• Advanced written and verbal proficiency in English including business terminology.

Competencies:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field and experience working in a non-profit organization will be an advantage.
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good standard of IT including experience of using MS Office
• Ability to manage teams, initiate and organize work
• Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload
• Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure
• Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action

Terms & Conditions:

• This is a local posting in Nigeria, and as such, is subject to local terms and conditions.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Cover Letter and Resume to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: State Team Lead

Location: Akwa Ibom, Kebbi and Sokoto
Employment Type: Full-time

Scope of the Position

• The State Team Lead will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition programs within the state.
• The successful candidate will work closely with local government officials, community leaders, and partner organizations to ensure effective program delivery.

Specific Responsibilities 
Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition and other programs within the assigned state.

• Manage project personnel in the state, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.
• Provides clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keep project senior management informed of state activities on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Take responsibility for management of the state project budget and all other resources under the direction of the Program Manager.
• Ensure that project partners execute the project according to their respective project plans.
• Document project activities and ensure that all project information is appropriately secured.
• Monitor the progress of the project implementation and adjust as necessary to ensure the project remains on track and is successfully completed.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of state project activities
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures and ensure that all financial records for the projects are up to date.
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of international standards as set by donor.
• Internally and when requested, support project research activities as required.
• Disseminate findings from research to support organizational learning and contribute to policy processing or development.
• Liaise and network with relevant partners and collaborators in the state to improve project visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda.
• Build and maintain meaningful working relationships with both government and key project stakeholders at all levels to strengthen opportunities for advocacy and higher visibility.
• Represent the project at the state level.
• Effectively manage project resources and processes
• Cost effectiveness (Judicious use of available resources in the State)
• Responsiveness (Timeliness in delivering on internal processes such as reporting, request for information, promptness for meetings etc.)

Required Qualifications / Competencies 

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management or a relevant field, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Familiarity with the local context and dynamics within the assigned state is desirable.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities with a demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, integrated work environment.
• Proven experience in project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to program effectiveness and impact
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel regularly to the project LGAs within the state as needed.

Success Profile:

• Able to work with minimal supervision and able to meet up set deadlines.
• Ability to use the Internet and computer software such as Microsoft Office, Outlook etc
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and be a good team player.
• Demonstrate excellent personal integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to speak the local language is highly desirable and an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel to remote areas.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Cover Letter and Resume to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org usinf the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Nutrition Program Officer

Location: Katsina
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: State Teal Lead

Purpose / Scope of Work

• The success of this nutrition project depends largely on timely implementation of achievements and achievement of set targets.
• Hence, the objective of the Program Officer position is to provide technical support leadership in the roll-out of the project planned activities in the state which include program management, reporting, and documentation of best practices.

Management and Functional Relationships:

• Under the supervision of the State Team Lead, and technical leadership from the Program Manager, the Program Officer will develop and manage program interventions, supervise the Program Associate and provide mentorship to the program interns.

Job Responsibilities

• The Program Officer will Lead the daily implementation of both nutrition-sensitive and specific interventions that contribute to the prevention, detection, and management of malnutrition in the state.
• Activities will include the promotion / supporting adoption of recommended Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices and Homestead Food Production (HFP), monitoring and supervision of community-level nutrition screening including the rollout of Mother Led Middle Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) approach, support the supplementation of pregnant women with multiple micronutrient supplementation as well participation in planned nutrition surveys and assessments.
• The Program Associate will also support capacity building for health workers, Nutrition Focal Persons, and food systems actors to enhance the production and consumption of safe, diverse and nutritious foods.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing a detail implementation plan and track activity progress in collaboration with M&E associate.
• Responsible for monitoring and supervision of the day-to-day implementation of nutrition and related activities and ensuring they are in accordance with the agreed work plan and global best practice.
• Lead capacity-building activities for field-level nutrition staff including on-the-job training and supportive supervision.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
• Supervise activities aimed at promoting appropriate Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Practices and Homestead Food Production (HFP) to improve household dietary diversity and multiple micronutrient supplementation of pregnant women.
• Regularly monitor and ensure that the nutrition team in the field has the necessary tools (i.e., data collection tools, job aids, IEC materials, etc.) and supplies required for quality implementation of planned nutrition activities.
• Participate in nutrition assessments and surveys planned in the catchment area.
• Participate in periodic program monitoring and evaluation activities including baselines, end lines, midterm reviews, lesson learning exercises, and compilation of success stories.
• Ensure timely submission of quality weekly and monthly nutrition activity reports.
• Develop monthly financial forecast and quarterly financial need forecast in line with the detailed project activity plan/Monthly activity plans and send it to Program Manager
• Ensure sound monitoring and joint supervision of program activities in close collaboration with other programs.
• Participate in the Nutrition Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings.
• Support the state to plan for special events like World Breast Feeding (WBF) week, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week etc.
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the state team lead or program manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Food Security, Agriculture or other related fields, a relevant master’s Degree is a plus
• Verbal and written language skills in English required.
• Minimum of (4) years’ experience in nutrition and/or food security and livelihood programming or related sector
• Previous experience working in the project states.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to learn complex program procedures.
• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Strong office and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants.
• Demonstrated ability in computer skills for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (Microsoft Office applications preferred); and ability to learn new software packages.

Success Profile:

• Able to work with minimal supervision and able to meet up set deadlines.
• Ability to use the Internet and computer software such as Microsoft Office, Outlook etc
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and be a good team player
• Demonstrate excellent personal integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to speak the local language is highly desirable and an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel to remote areas.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Cover Letter and Resume to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org usinf the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• The Procurement Officer will provide support to the Procurement team with project procurement processes, tracking procurements of goods and services through the procurement cycle, ensuring that adequate competition is achieved for procurements, and providing regular procurement mentoring to project staff to support project implementation.
• He/She will work under the direct supervision of State Team Lead/Coordinator and Co-managed by the Procurement and Logistics Coordinator to carry out the following key responsibilities:
• Procurement Compliance: Procure goods and services in strict adherence to Helen Keller's procurement policies and procedures, as well as donor compliance standards. Maintain comprehensive procurement records, including a supplier database, and uphold the efficiency of procurement processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective outcomes.
• Project Procurement Oversight: Oversee and monitor the execution of project procurement plans, employing Strategic Planning, Sourcing and Supplier Management strategies. Engage and follow up with relevant staff to ensure seamless project procurement.
• Contractual Management: Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including the development and execution of contractual agreements with suppliers. Foster positive relationships within the supplier network, conduct effective negotiations, and oversee contract management.

Specific Responsibilities
Procurement Management:

• Support to establish, lead, and implement procurement processes to support activity implementation for the project, from initial sourcing through delivery and in accordance with donor rules and regulations, and Helen Keller Intl policies. This involves the process of overseeing competitive solicitation and selection vendors, negotiation of contracts, forecasting demand, and managing the fulfilment of supply.
• Ensures all procurements are implemented with highest integrity, transparency, and competitively, and in accordance with Helen Keller’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
• Understand and comply with Helen Keller Procurement Manual and templates, and internal review and approval procedures.
• Coordinate with project team members, both operations and technical, to identify procurement needs and timelines, providing timely feedback and updates to project teams on progress of their procurements and organizing regular meetings as needed to troubleshoot and review best practices.
• Prepare and issue procurement solicitations based on approved purchase requisition and in accordance with Helen Keller policies. Manage and oversee receipt of offers, ensuring confidentiality of all offers until such time offers are evaluated by the bid evaluation committee.
• Coordinate committee members to attend committee meetings, conduct proper evaluation of offers, and document discussions and decisions following Helen Keller templates.
• Prepare and issue procurement contracts, in Helen Keller templates. As applicable, negotiate contract terms with vendors.
• Support purchase requestor in overseeing the receipt of goods/services from vendor, ensuring requestor completes the required Goods and Services Received Note. Document any errors with the vendor and maintain follow-up action items.
• Work collaboratively with the purchase requestor and finance team to analyze invoices to ensure payment is made against confirmed/accepted goods and services and at cost matching procurement contract.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for project staff in understanding and following required procurement procedures, roles and responsibilities.
• Travel to field-based offices to provide support, training, and oversight of procurements in those offices. Support a structured reporting structure with field-based staff and ensure all field-based procurements are conducted in accordance with Helen Keller policies and donor regulations.
• Ensure robust documentation of all procurements and maintain all procurement documentation in organized file system.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned.

Success Factor:

• The successful Procurement Officer possesses the ability to learn quickly, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, maintain excellent organizational skills, adhere to procedures and deadlines, and pay meticulous attention to detail.
• She/he upholds high professional work ethics, collaborates effectively with diverse individuals, and ensures compliance with Helen Keller and donor policies.
• She/he also demonstrates proactivity, creative problem-solving, and a strong commitment to teamwork.

Qualifications Required

• University Degree in Purchasing or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in procurement.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Planning and scheduling skills.
• Experience using K-Procure or any other procurement database
• Experience in donor funded project or INGO preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• English fluency including business terminology required.
• Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Cover Letter and Resume to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org usinf the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Nutrition Program Associate, Routine

Locations: Benue and Ebonyi
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: State Team Lead

Job Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the State Leads, the Nutrition Program Associate, Routine implements, monitors and evaluate Helen Keller Nigeria’s nutrition programs and projects in accordance with national protocols and policies.

Technical Capacity:

• Work with the State Team Lead to support the state in advocating for timely allocation and release of funds to implement the bi-annual Maternal Newborn and Child Health Weeks.
• Support the state in assessing personnel, logistic and commodity needs towards effective microplanning.
• Support training of health personnel at State, LGA and Ward levels and facilitate training of independent monitors prior to the VAS campaign.
• Provide technical assistance to the state and support implementation of nationwide bi-annual VAS through Maternal Newborn and Child Health Weeks.
• Work closely with the State to conduct yearly Post Events Coverage Surveys after the VAS campaign, analyze results and share findings with relevant stakeholders for course correction during subsequent campaigns.
• Maintain regular communication with other state nutrition program partners.
• Facilitate program planning and review meetings on Vitamin A supplementation.
• Collaborate with the state and partners to develop /roll out IEC / SBCC strategies and tools to support nutrition programs.
• Actively participate in key relevant state level nutrition technical forums
• Work closely with State Nutrition Officers to strengthen technical reporting in accordance with defined reporting schedule and program indicators.
• Track program progress using mutually agreed indicators, targets, and recommend remedial action to keep programs on course.
• Contribute to and support the maintenance of an updated database of technical program reports including site visits, monthly reports, quarterly and annual reports.
• Participate in research to increase VAS coverage and other nutrition interventions.
• Support the capacity building of nutrition program officers on relevant nutrition interventions.
• Support the implementation of other relevant nutrition activities beyond the Vitamin A Supplementation project such as healthy lifestyle project, infant and young child feeding, community management of acute malnutrition, food fortification, food security e.t.c.
• Perform any other duty as assigned.

VAS Routine:

• Support the routinization of Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS) in the state
• In collaboration with supervisor and other technical staff, provide technical assistance to State Ministries of Health (SMOH), State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (SPHCDA), and implementing partners in planning, advocacy, microplanning, logistics coordination, and integration of routine VAS into primary health care services.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrates technical knowledge pertaining to job requirements.
• Prior experience working in the field of VAS will be an added advantage.
• Able to work under pressure minimal supervision and able to meet up deadlines.
• Ability to use the Internet and computer software such as Microsoft office.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and be a good team player.
• Ability to analyze and interpret program data using SPSS or STATA statistical software.
• Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to speak the local language is highly desirable and an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Cover Letter and Resume to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org usinf the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Logistics / M&E Associate

Location: Katsina
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: State Team Lead

Purpose / Scope of Work

• The success of this nutrition project depends largely on accurate, complete, and timely reporting of achievements to donors. Achievement of set targets is of utmost importance. Hence, the objective of the Logistics/M&E Associate position is to provide technical support in the roll-out of the logistics and M&E plan in the project states and generate strategic data for program management, reporting, and documentation of best practices.

Management and Functional Relationships:

• Under the supervision of the State Team Lead, and technical leadership from the MER Manager, the Logistics/M&E Associate will develop and manage the state M&E/logistics plan and work.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support in the development of an integrated state level M&E project plan in collaboration with the Program Manager.
• Support in the implementation of the LDSC M&E plan and reporting formats for indicators and targets in collaboration with the M&E Specialist.
• Work with the M&E Specialist to establish a system for the flow of information from service delivery points to the Helen Keller central database and ensure timely M&E technical support to all implementing health facilities.
• Take the lead in building the capacity of health units’ M&E staff and relevant health and community workers in the collection, summarization, analysis, and presentation of M&E data.
• Support the capacity building for program interns, state and LGA M&E focal persons.
• Plan and lead the monthly project data validation process
• Work with M&E Manager for the roll-out of the project M&E data quality assurance system including quarterly data quality audits.
• Assist the M&E Manager to coordinate the establishment/strengthening of the state M&E system that informs policy and practice.
• Ensure and maintain the state-of-the-art database management practice at the state.
• Analyze M&E data on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and flag action areas to the project management.
• Work with M&E Specialist/state team lead/Nutrition Program Coordinator to document and publish best practices.
• Prepare progress reports and analyze these reports in terms of problems and actions needed. Prepare consolidated progress reports for project management to submit to the relevant bodies, in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing.
• Prepare monitoring reports, analyze them for impact evaluation, and identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation.
• Sharing the outputs of M&E findings with project staff, implementing partners, and primary stakeholders.
• Coordinate the approved budget for activities making sure that materials, equipment, etc required for the activity are organized and ready for the activity.
• Assist in organizing for the dispatch of goods and equipment whenever required
• Make regular reports to the project team highlighting areas of concern and preparing the documentation for review at meetings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Public health, or related field with a focus on monitoring and evaluation and/or Biostatistics.
• At least 2 years hand-on-experience in monitoring and evaluation with very good analytical, presentation, communication, and reporting skills.
• Significant experience in developing monitoring plans and/or management information systems 2 years of which were spent working with NGOs in an African setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, multicultural, and team-building skills.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in spreadsheets, databases, and statistical applications.
• Significant experience working in Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM), Nutrition, Village Saving Loan Association (VSLA), Income Generating Activities (IGA) and DHIS2 programs in Nigeria.
• Excellent writing skills, oral and written communication skills, and fluency in English

Success Profile:

• Able to work with minimal supervision and able to meet up set deadlines.
• Ability to use the Internet and computer software such as Microsoft Office, Outlook etc
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and be a good team player.
• Demonstrate excellent personal integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to speak the local language is highly desirable and an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel to remote areas.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Cover Letter and Resume to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org usinf the Job Title as the subject of the email.