FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Description:
FHI360 seeks a qualified candidate for the position of M&E Officer for a HIV/AIDS prevention and care project for key populations in West Africa.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will provide technical leadership for all M&E and research activities for the project, as well as play a lead role in the design and implementation of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan for the project.
Under the direct supervision of Senior Technical Advisor, the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Ensure the development and maintenance of a functioning monitoring, evaluation and reporting system for PACTE-VIH project, which ensures that all Implementing Partners (IPs) submit timely, regular and structured monitoring reports.
- Coordinate all project research activities
- Advocate for and promote the appropriate use of research data to inform decision making
- Provide technical leadership in the management of routine data as well as the quality assurance of these data sets
- Direct data auditing and verification to assure internal consistency and validity of programme activity monitoring data reported by all IPs, through quarterly data verification and auditing visits to IPs.
- Ensure that IP programme activity and financial reporting procedures are harmonized and closely integrated and cross-validate programme activity monitoring and financial monitoring data, to increase confidence in both programme and financial data sources of IPs.
- Prepare quarterly and annual programmatic progress updates using approved format by USAID-WA
- Facilitate the interpretation and use of M&E data,
- Facilitate identification of IPs with exemplary performance to serve as a positive example to other IPs, as well as those IPs underperforming and recommend corrective actions.
- Facilitate implementation of capacity building courses through workshops and on the job trainings on monitoring, evaluation and reporting as required for IPs.
- Provide technical guidance for the implementation of the M&E plan, through training and other on-site support;
- Facilitate review of progress on a quarterly basis; problem solving and development of remedial actions ensuring any disparity between planned and actual outputs are addressed.
- Assist in the identification of potential implementation problems and bottlenecks.
- Any other tasks assigned by the direct supervisor to support the overall Management, Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation of the implementation of PACTE-VIH project
Qualifications:
- A graduate degree in public health, demography, sociology, epidemiology, biostatistics, psychology or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in monitoring, evaluating and research related to public health programs, with at least 3 years of experience with USAID or PEPFAR HIV-related programming.
- Demonstrated experience in HIV/AIDS program target setting and reporting.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated experience and familiarity with behavioral surveillance surveys, research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, sampling techniques and establishing M&E systems in developing countries.
- Demonstrated English and French language skills (FS-3 level or higher).
- Proficiency with database management software and on-line search tools required.
- Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
- Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
