We are looking for a candidate with strong leadership and technical skills to spearhead our M&E strategy and support accountability to our program participants. Components of this strategy include our transition to mobile-based data collection, improving data analysis, and strengthening intra-organizational learning. The position will also include serving as the point person for an anticipated RCT with a planned start in 2016. We have an M&E team of around 30 individuals, including HQ staff and field-based data collection agents.
General Responsibilities
- Strengthen and lead the GHI M&E team's strategy around data collection, attribution, analysis, and learning
- Provide regular guidance to M&E staff through field visits, meetings, trainings and performance reviews
- Advise GHI on programmatic adjustments based on data
- Oversee internal and external (local government) program reporting
- Innovate around new methods of collecting, analyzing and using data
Qualifications
Experienced, motivated professional with 4+ years of relevant work experience, preferably having worked within one or more of the health, nutrition, and agriculture fields in an international development setting. We are looking for a candidate that will help take our organization to the next level in terms of understanding and responding to our impact.
- Advanced degree in international development, development economics, public health, nutrition, agriculture, statistics or related field.
- Strong professional experience in a related field, preferably having worked in nutrition and/or public health.
- Quantitative and qualitative research methodology skills, preferably experience using STATA and/or SPSS.
- Prior field–based M&E experience is required.
- Leadership experience at work, or outside of work.
- Strong academic record in related subjects (statistics, international development, public health, development economics, etc.)
- Humility, integrity, patience and a positive attitude to work in collaboration with our wonderful staff and our partners in the Rwandan government.
About Gardens for Health International
Gardens for Health International works through 18 health centers in Rwanda to provide lasting agricultural solutions to chronic malnutrition, focusing on intensive, comprehensive nutrition and home-garden design training. Our work targets families for whom agriculture has the potential to be a catalyst for improved food and nutrient security. By addressing the root causes of malnutrition and investing in the productivity of these families, we provide a compelling model for long-term improvements to health and economic outcomes.
HOW TO APPLY:
To Apply: Please send your CV and Cover Letter to jobs@gardensforhealth.org with the position title "Impact and Learning Manager" in the subject line. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
