VAS M&E Officer at Helen Keller International – Apply Now

Are you passionate about public health and data-driven program management? Helen Keller International (HKI), a leading NGO dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition, and diseases of poverty, is seeking a VAS M&E Officer to join their team in Ebonyi State. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the organization’s mission of saving sight and lives through evidence-based interventions.

About Helen Keller International

Founded in 1915, Helen Keller International is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that combats the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health, and nutrition. Operating in 21 countries across Africa and Asia, as well as in the United States, HKI delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited.

Job Overview

• Position: VAS M&E Officer

• Location: Ebonyi, Nigeria

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Application Deadline: June 25, 2025

Key Responsibilities

As a VAS M&E Officer at Helen Keller International, your primary duties will include:

• Monitoring & Evaluation: Develop and implement an integrated M&E plan for the Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS) project in collaboration with the VAS Program Manager and M&E Specialist.

• Data Management: Establish systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate information flow from service delivery points to the central database.

• Capacity Building: Provide training and technical support to health facility staff and community workers in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Quality Assurance: Manage the roll-out of the M&E data quality assurance system, including conducting quarterly data quality audits.

• Reporting: Prepare regular monitoring reports, analyze data for impact evaluation, and identify areas for improvement in project implementation.

• Collaboration: Work closely with state Ministry of Health M&E units, health facility staff, and other implementing partners to ensure effective program delivery.

• Documentation: Document and disseminate best practices, lessons learned, and success stories from the VAS program.

Qualifications & Experience

To be considered for this role, candidates should possess:

• Educational Background: A postgraduate degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field with a focus on monitoring and evaluation.

• Experience: At least 4 years of hands-on experience in monitoring and evaluation within public health programs, particularly in nutrition and VAS initiatives in Nigeria.

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Proficiency in data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, Epi-Info, or DHIS2.

  • Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

  • Excellent interpersonal and multicultural team-building skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org with the job title in the subject line.

Learn More

For more details and to apply, visit the official job listing: VAS M&E Officer at Helen Keller International