Scope of Work:
RTI International is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation
Advisor for an anticipated 5-year USAID/Zambia project. The objective of the
activity is to provide assistance to the USAID/Zambia Health Office,
implementing partners, local partners, and the Government of Zambia
stakeholders to improve data systems and utilization.
The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Advisor will lead,
coordinate, and implement all M&E tasks of the project, ensuring all
performance monitoring, reviews, and evaluations are completed adequately and
that implementation progresses per schedule. This position is
contingent upon award and funding.
Responsibilities:
- Develop
and lead the M&E plan across the project portfolio
- Supervise
the collection, analysis and reporting on performance indicators by other
team members and project counterparts.
- Lead
the development of monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports on the
status of project implementation; contribute to other project reports such
as annual work plans.
- Support
and strengthen the capacity of USAID Health office and other partner
public health institutions to improve data systems and utilization.
- Integrate
M&E into a routine project evaluation and performance improvement
process that uses M&E findings to adjust program activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree required, Master’s degree preferred in the areas of Statistics,
Program Management, Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, or related
field.
- Minimum
of 8 years of professional experience in a M&E position in the health
field.
- USAID
experience and/or other international donor projects preferable.
- Strong
understanding of Health sector in Zambia. Previous work experience with
the Government of Zambia and public Health sector of Zambia a plus.
- Solid
experience and familiarity with impact evaluations, quantitative and
qualitative research methods, surveillance surveys, research
methodologies, data analysis, sampling techniques and establishing M&E
systems preferable with donor-funded development programs.
- Experience
in strategic planning and performance measurement, performance evaluations
for improvement, reporting, and developing M&E and/or performance
monitoring plans.
- Strong
skills in data collection and analysis, strategic analysis, M&E,
identifying trends in data, and the ability to write
convincing findings and recommendations.
- Computer
literacy, with ability to analyze and interpret data using Excel, online
reporting tools, or statistical packages such as SAS, SPSS, or STATA.
- Demonstrated
ability to transfer technical skills through mentoring.
- Strong
oral and written communication skills in English required, including
evidence of quality report writing and presentations.
- Demonstrated
ability to meet deadlines with quality products.
- Strong
organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Good
team player, ability to collaborate and share ideas.
- Zambian
citizens/nationals are encouraged to apply.
