M&E Officer

16-052: M&E Officer

BACKGROUND

International Medical Corps, a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs, seeks candidates for the position ofM&E Officer in the Central African Republic.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Program Summary

International Medical Corps has been providing emergency medical, nutritional as well protection assistance to Sudanese refugees and local host conflict affected people in Haut-Kotto and Vakaga region since 2007 and expand his program in Ouham, Ouaka and Haut Mbomou provinces.

IMC’s basic package of essential health care encompasses high impact primary health care services, Water Sanitation and Hygiene as well as key nutrition, food security and protection interventions. Through support of existing Ministry of Health (MoH) health facilities, training of medical staff, and operation of mobile medical units (MMU), IMC offers curative and preventive consultations, maternal and child health (MCH) care, reproductive health services including skilled birth attendance, family planning (FP), syndromic management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and services of the Minimum Initial Services Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health (ie. clinical management of rape, HIV prevention, hygienic delivery, emergency obstetric and neonatal care (EmONC)), therapeutic and supplementary nutrition services linked to comprehensive food security activities, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response, and mental health support. IMC also focuses on building the capacity of local community structures, such as village health committees (VHCs), community health workers (CHWs), and health centers management committees (COGEs). CHWs are trained and supported to conduct health education and hygiene promotion activities in their communities to encourage healthy practices and utilization of available health services, and the capability of VHCs and COGES to supervise and manage health facility operations for the benefit of in their communities is enhanced. The aim of IMC’s work is to strengthen local social services and develop capacity for greater community resilience, while maintaining flexibility and the ability to respond to the continuing instability and accompanying increasing humanitarian needs in the country.

JOB SUMMARY

To oversee the implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems and procedures and ensure that all aspects of the CAR mission’s M&E systems are adhered to.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In coordination with the Program Team, project staff and M&E field Focal Points establish a reliable participatory M&E framework for the CAR IMC mission;

• Design full M&E procedures and operating plans within the Mission;
• Implement effective M&E systems and procedures to ensure project quality assurance and consistency across the Mission;
• Design, implement, improve and maintain workable and comprehensive M&E tools for the monitoring of core IMC program activities within the CAR program;
• Oversee the systematic and continuous data collection and analysis on the progress of activities over time and monitor results in terms of timeliness, quality, accuracy in line with the logical framework approaches (LFAs) best practice and project documents;
• Provide technical support to field teams in planning and monitoring of ongoing projects as well as the development of systematic regular and structured M&E exercises such as evaluations, reviews, lessons learnt workshops;
• Compile various periodic internal reports for smooth and timely implementation and accomplishment of planned project activities;
• Develop & manage the M&E Information System with the M&E Focal Points and be responsible for generating periodic reports for all areas as per the IMC headquarters and donor partner requirements;
• Build the capacity of staff through training and support for effective implementation of the M&E systems, including for information gathering, periodic reflection and analysis of program monitoring data follow up and post implementation monitoring within the mission;
• Develop work plans to mentor and coach staff to build their capacity;
• Collaborate with the Mission’s information, communications and telecommunications (ICT) section to develop and maintain the M&E technology system including updating, trouble shooting and promptly addressing all problems as they arise;
• Implement and train on program monitoring tools (e.g. PMP, IPTT);
• Coordinate and lead rapid and more comprehensive assessments with prompt analysis and dissemination among stakeholders;
• Establish and maintain feedback mechanisms of program results for decision making

Other

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps;
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence;
• Represent the organization in the M&E and Assessment Working Groups promoting a positive image;
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

“Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.”

QUALIFICATIONS

“To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.”

1. Bachelor degree level or higher degree in social science, statistics, international development; experience or background in epidemiology, public health, health information management, biostatistics or a related discipline is preferred;
2. At least two years of applied experience with a humanitarian organization designing, implementing and overseeing monitoring and evaluation tasks;
3. Demonstrated experience managing teams and building staff capacity within complex programming;
4. Demonstrated experience designing logical frameworks and results based frameworks and associated performance monitoring and evaluation plans;
5. Experience with M&E approaches for key donors such as OFDA, ECHO, EU, DfID, UN etc
6. Extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection including survey design, implementation and analysis; experience with various survey and rapid assessment approaches;
7. Experience in database design and other tools for information management;
8. Competent in MS Excel, word processing, Power Point and experience using statistical software EPI-Info, SPSS and STATA are a plus;
9. Fluency in written and spoken English and French is essential.

How to apply: Please go to: 16-052 M&E Officer and follow the instructions for applying online.

“International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.”

HOW TO APPLY:

How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career pagehttp://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.