Country: Togo
Closing date: 28 Jul 2017
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 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Description:
The goal of the Ending AIDS in West Africa project is to accelerate progress across the region towards ending AIDS in West Africa through prevention, care and treatment and acceleration of achievement of UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets with a focus on Key Populations.
Under the supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will provide support to the project team in the development of the performance monitoring and evaluation plan (PMEP), the environmental mitigation and monitoring plan, reporting requirements and quarterly and annual report development. The specialist will be responsible for reporting achievements against the PMEP, designing and developing monitoring and evaluation systems and procedures for the project, and providing M&E technical assistance to the local partners delivering services. The position will be based in Lome, Togo.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Provide technical assistance, implements, and monitors M&E systems, to achieve programmatic goals.
- Ensure that appropriate M&E mechanisms are built into work plans and reporting structures, and oversee data quality and reporting.
- Lead structured capacity building on data utilization to improve programming.
- Lead the performance monitoring of the program based on the performance monitoring and evaluation, work, and environmental and mitigation plans.
- Assume responsibility as other monitoring, evaluation and reporting duties are identified over the life of the project this position.
- Contribute to program quality according to FHI 360 standards including quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the production of timely and accurate technical and monitoring and evaluation reports to FHI 360 and USAID as required.
- Participate in relevant meetings with USAID, the Ministry of Health, and local and international partners and other stakeholders in the region.
- Participate in relevant meetings to disseminate program results to a wide audience.
- Contribute to work plan activities; ensures appropriate levels of technical assistance in monitoring and evaluation; coordinates partner efforts in program implementation including assisting in the provision of technical assistance to each grant partner for the provision of high quality services; ensure appropriate program monitoring and reporting.
- Contribute to the development of Scopes of Work (SOW), memoranda of understanding (MOUs).
- Participate in the technical management of activities for consultants and local institutions partnering with project team to ensure that M&E activity timeframes are met and products are reviewed and finalized.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, demography and population studies, or other related field preferred.
- At least five years relevant work experience in Health and HIV/AIDS.
- Experience with USAID-funded activities, with PEPFAR monitoring, evaluation and reporting experience preferred.
- Experience in designing and implementing M&E systems and experience working with key population groups and PLHIV is essential.
- Experience with U.S. government rules and regulations and experience working in an international NGO/PVO environment desirable.
- Understanding of the HIV-related needs of key population groups in West Africa, including female sex workers, and/or men who have sex with men.
- Proven skills in mentoring, leadership and networking.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical concern surrounding public health issues among key populations in West Africa.
- Experience working with civil society organizations on monitoring and evaluation for HIV and/or health-related activities.
- Experience with establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different organizations and cultures.
- Ability to meet deadlines with strong attention to consistency, detail, and quality.
- Ability to travel within country or region and internationally if needed.
- Fluent in French and English
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 an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
How to apply:
https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/17943/monitoring-and-evaluation-specialist/job?mode=view