RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement a comprehensive M&E framework for program, including the development of a MEL plan, Theory of Change, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, etc.;
- Establish and monitor defined M&E indicators; ensure data is reviewed and utilized throughout program implementation and provided to senior management team for CLA approaches;
- Determine M&E functional responsibilities within the Activity team and data management responsibilities are supported at district health offices for improved reporting and data comprehension;
- Serve as the focal point for M&E and devise strategies with the technical and communication team to ensure consistency in the use of data and quality reporting;
- Maintain systems to routinely collect and analyze information on inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact to ensure effectiveness of interventions;
- Support subcontractors, private sector, and local government partners to identify, monitor, and report high quality data, ensuring timely submissions;
- Work as part of the Senior Management Team, supporting the Activity’s strategic vision, ensuring collaboration between functional areas, and supporting effective implementation of activities; and
- Review and synthesize data with the technical team for strategic information thinking behind reports and all technical deliverables.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in public health, international development, statistics, epidemiology, population sciences, or related degree;
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience working in international health projects in Africa in a technical capacity, preferably at least 5 years with complex USAID-funded projects;
- Demonstrated applied skills in MEL methods and use of data for service strengthening/technical assistance projects/programs, ideally in supply chain or pharmaceuticals;
- Demonstrated leadership working with other technical experts in MEL and research in the international community and at the host country level;
- Ability to tailor data collection approaches to local needs, interests, and capabilities;
- Ability to convey MEL results to non-technical stakeholders and generate interest in the use of MEL data/results for programmatic improvements;
- Strong managerial and supervisory experience required; and
- Exceptional communication skills, particularly on data, in written and spoken English required.
