About the Role
The Strategic Information Officer will support the planning and execution of all market-related research, data collection and analysis for Data to Action decision on the project and reporting. S/he aligns information management with organizational and national strategy, promoting data-driven decision-making. S/He oversees the development of the project's M&E and Research strategy and defining performance metrics. S/He prioritises data privacy and compliance, implements training programs for project team members, and also engages with stakeholders to understand information needs. S/He works with the Service delivery and demand generation teams to drive continuous quality improvement for the project and RMNCAEH+N PDU. Additionally, S/he explores strategic partnerships and integrates innovative data management approaches.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning and execution of market-related research, data collection, and analysis.
- Liaise with relevant staff to collect, clean, analyze, and evaluate data for project requirements.
- Align information management with organizational and national strategy.
- Promote data-driven decision-making.
- Oversee the development of the project's M&E and Research strategy.
- Define performance metrics.
- Prioritize data privacy and compliance.
- Implement training programs for project team members.
- Engage with stakeholders to understand information needs.
- Work with service delivery and demand generation teams to drive continuous quality improvement.
- Explore strategic partnerships.
- Integrate innovative data management approaches.
Requirements
- Degree in Public Health, Social sciences, or any related field.
- Master’s degree in Demography, Public Health, Epidemiology or Biostatistics/Statistics is an added advantage.
- At least 5 years of experience in design, implementation, and management of monitoring and evaluation systems assessing program progress, effectiveness, and impact.
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Proficiency in use of analytic software and computer applications
- Report writing skills
- Data interpretation skills
- Significant knowledge of FP and Reproductive Health in Nigeria
- High level of integrity and transparency
- Good knowledge of critical stakeholders
- Supervisory skills
- Mentoring skills
- Openness to new ideas
- Team oriented
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
- Planning skills
- Organizational skills
Experience Level
- 5+ years of experience
Education Level
- Degree in Public Health, Social sciences, or any related field
- Master’s degree in Demography, Public Health, Epidemiology or Biostatistics/Statistics
