FHI is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change.
Founded in 1971, FHI maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity— improving lives for millions.
We seek qualified candidates for the following position:
Associate Director - Monitoring and Evaluation
Location: Nairobi
Ref. No. FHI-AD-M&E-NBI
Responsible for the overall coordination and management of ROADS II project monitoring and evaluation activities, specifically providing technical guidance on design, development and implementation of the project M&E strategy, building capacity of project country teams and partners to strengthen their own M&E systems and plans that are aligned to the overall project M&E strategy.Founded in 1971, FHI maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity— improving lives for millions.
We seek qualified candidates for the following position:
Associate Director - Monitoring and Evaluation
Location: Nairobi
Ref. No. FHI-AD-M&E-NBI
He/She will provide guidance on information systems for collecting data to measure project implementation and success, quality assurance, documentation and reporting. The position holder will oversee implementation of Strategic Information activities in accordance with guidelines stipulated by USAID and national regulations of countries where ROADS II has interventions.
Application Deadline
2011-04-22
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership for developing the strategic approach for monitoring and evaluation of the program.
* Provide guidance in development/improvement and evaluation of project management information systems, data collection tools and databases and ensure they are aligned with FHI and respective USAID mission requirements.
* Provide technical guidance and direction to the ROADS II project in developing systematic approaches to improve data quality, recording and reporting, and evaluation to measure improvement, effectiveness, efficiency and reach of project activities.
* Provide guidance in developing/updating project monitoring and evaluation plan(s) in accordance with USAID/EA and bilateral mission requirements.
* Provide guidance in operationalization and coordination of implementation of the project monitoring and evaluation plan including the project monitoring plans(s).
* Develop a systematic approach to identify monitoring and evaluation needs and coordinate capacity building (through mentorship etc) and technical assistance to address the needs.
* Oversee and where necessary coordinate ROADS II project evaluation and special studies.
* Contribute to resource development efforts, including participation in proposal development.
* Act as ROADS II Strategic Information (SI) representative with internal and external partners including FHI country SI teams, the FHI HQ SI division, governments and relevant government departments partners and National Technical Working Groups for Research monitoring and evaluation.
* Provide technical support to national surveillance and public health evaluation efforts and upon request collaborate closely with other major multilateral and bilateral partners to participate in the implementation of the national M&E efforts.
* Regularly review and advise the ROADS II management and relevant program staff on progress on the achievement of implementation plans and targets.
* In liaison with the communication officer and country SI teams coordinate compilation of quarterly, semi and annual reports for the respective USAID missions, other donors and relevant ad hoc program reports.
* Provide technical support in identifying, documenting and promoting best practices in M&E.
Minimum Requirements:
* MBA/MA/MS/MPH or a related advanced degree with 7-9 years relevant experience or BA/BS in relevant field with 9-11 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation of a large HIV/AIDS program preferably with USAID funded projects.
* Demonstrated knowledge of evaluation designs for HIV/AIDS/FP/RH/Malaria ad STI programs as well as knowledge in health programs in developing nations.
* Ability to conduct epidemiologic and social science research.
* Computer proficiency in MSSuite, including advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, Stata and Ms Access.
* Provide leadership for developing the strategic approach for monitoring and evaluation of the program.
* Provide guidance in development/improvement and evaluation of project management information systems, data collection tools and databases and ensure they are aligned with FHI and respective USAID mission requirements.
* Provide technical guidance and direction to the ROADS II project in developing systematic approaches to improve data quality, recording and reporting, and evaluation to measure improvement, effectiveness, efficiency and reach of project activities.
* Provide guidance in developing/updating project monitoring and evaluation plan(s) in accordance with USAID/EA and bilateral mission requirements.
* Provide guidance in operationalization and coordination of implementation of the project monitoring and evaluation plan including the project monitoring plans(s).
* Develop a systematic approach to identify monitoring and evaluation needs and coordinate capacity building (through mentorship etc) and technical assistance to address the needs.
* Oversee and where necessary coordinate ROADS II project evaluation and special studies.
* Contribute to resource development efforts, including participation in proposal development.
* Act as ROADS II Strategic Information (SI) representative with internal and external partners including FHI country SI teams, the FHI HQ SI division, governments and relevant government departments partners and National Technical Working Groups for Research monitoring and evaluation.
* Provide technical support to national surveillance and public health evaluation efforts and upon request collaborate closely with other major multilateral and bilateral partners to participate in the implementation of the national M&E efforts.
* Regularly review and advise the ROADS II management and relevant program staff on progress on the achievement of implementation plans and targets.
* In liaison with the communication officer and country SI teams coordinate compilation of quarterly, semi and annual reports for the respective USAID missions, other donors and relevant ad hoc program reports.
* Provide technical support in identifying, documenting and promoting best practices in M&E.
Minimum Requirements:
* MBA/MA/MS/MPH or a related advanced degree with 7-9 years relevant experience or BA/BS in relevant field with 9-11 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation of a large HIV/AIDS program preferably with USAID funded projects.
* Demonstrated knowledge of evaluation designs for HIV/AIDS/FP/RH/Malaria ad STI programs as well as knowledge in health programs in developing nations.
* Ability to conduct epidemiologic and social science research.
* Computer proficiency in MSSuite, including advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, Stata and Ms Access.
FHI has a competitive compensation package.
Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI’s Career Center at www.fhi.org/careercenter or apply via email to: Kenya-hr@fhi.org and quote the Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application, to be received not later than April 22, 2011.
Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements.
Kindly note that only short listed persons will be contacted.
Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI’s Career Center at www.fhi.org/careercenter or apply via email to: Kenya-hr@fhi.org and quote the Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application, to be received not later than April 22, 2011.
Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements.
Kindly note that only short listed persons will be contacted.
