Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor 220 views0 applications

Job Summary:

• FHI 360 is seeking applications for a Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor position for a USAID-funded project which aims to strengthen the Government of Uganda’s (GOU) performance in implementing strategies to improve maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition outcomes, including the implementation of Kampala-based work to develop effective models to improve services for urban populations, focusing on under-served/resourced communities. The Senior MEL Advisor will work under supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director to support ongoing design and implementation of the project MEL plan.

  Responsibilities:
• Led project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning functions for the service delivery component in Kampala district including; results reporting, data utilization, capacity building and support to program decision making and knowledge management.
• Facilitate development and implementation of the project’s MEL performance monitoring plan and budget to effectively track project activities, outcomes, and results.
• Participate in the development and maintain project databases to capture relevant data on key indicators
• Conduct periodic routine data quality assessments and implement corrective actions to address gaps identified for project-supported facilities
• Participate in writing regular, timely progress reports of activities and results for USAID and other stakeholders
• Conduct rigorous annual data quality assessments on all project indicators, and write up and disseminate results
• Coordinate and closely work with relevant district Biostatisticians to ensure smooth implementation of HMIS functions at various levels
• Regularly identify short, intermediate and long-term MEL technical assistance needs by GoU sectors and healthcare facilities that are supported by the project and developing and actioning responsive plans as needed.
• Contribute to the dissemination and utilization of project results with partners in Kampala, national and sub national level using a variety of for such as publications, conference presentations, technical briefs, research reports, etc.
• Take lead and conduct weekly, monthly and quarterly MNCH and Nutrition data analytics, and support the project team to disseminate these to MNCH and Nutrition actors at national and subnational levels, using innovative methods.
• Provide periodic and adhoc data as requested by MEL Director, including data calls.

• Required Experience & Qualifications

• A master’s degree in either Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Biostatistics or a related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning of large-scale health and MNCH and Nutrition service delivery and strengthening programs
• Significant experience with USAID reporting regulations, including experience with service delivery indicators in MNCH, FP and Nutrition
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis; data management (maintaining a database, quality control measures); training/mentoring healthcare facility teams on records management; reporting; and in presentation of data in creative ways.
• Proficiency in using databases and statistical software is required (e.g. Stata, SPSS or EPI-Info) as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and mobile technologies to report data
• Knowledge and skills with health informatics including data visualization and applications is a strong advantage
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other donors and partners.

Typical Physical Demands

• Typical office environment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift 5-50 lbs.

Technology to be Used

• Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), statistical analysis software (SAS, Stata, SPSS), e-mail and remote conferencing applications (Teams, Zoom, Skype, etc.), telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones.
• Travel Requirements: 10-25%

Accountabilities:

• Provide technical leadership in a specific technical component and/or program wide activities.

• With technical oversight, provide technical leadership in design, development, planning, implementation; and capacity building of specific technical components of programs.

• Participate in resource development activities.

• Responsible for accomplishing assigned job responsibilities, and following the standards and practices of the department and division.

• Responsible for planning and scheduling own work flow and timetables, within area and function guidelines.

• Identifies areas for improved efficiency or effectiveness within prescribed parameters, and institutes enhancements to procedures.

• Maintains a constructive dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff of implementing partners.

• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs.

• Develops tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components.

• Ensures that project implementation adheres to the appropriate global strategy and remains technically sound.

• May serve as a departmental resource on procedural, administrative and operational issues.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Ensures appropriate and timely technical support to field programs.

• Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.

• Conducts routine coordination with employees and consultants, on-site and in the field.

• Strong knowledge and skills in specific technical area/function and general understanding of concepts and principles of related technical areas/functions.

• Solid knowledge of standards for the technical area/field, operational processes and procedures, work and task flow.

• Ability to manage own work to job and performance standards.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Demonstrates ability to assess needs within agreed upon duties and considers course of action best to meet those needs.

• Effectively applies knowledge of technical area to solve range of problems.

• Demonstrates ability to develop solutions to problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches.

• Faulty decisions/ recommendations /failures to complete assignments will normally result in serious delays to assigned programs resulting in considerable expenditure of additional time, resources and funds.

• Decisions and actions impact primarily work flow, project processes and timeframes.

• Problems encountered are generally varied, requiring review of practices and precedents to resolve.

• Problem solving involves evaluating and resolving discrepancies with data, analyses, processes, etc. within prescribed guidelines.

• Policies or guidelines generally exist for most problems; others must be referred to supervisor or more senior professional.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Coordinates own work flow and sets individual priorities.

• Works under general guidelines for completion and accuracy as determined by the supervisor.

• Accomplishes results through lower level staff managers or through experienced staff who exercise independence in their assignments.

• May manage a centralized functional area of activity.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift 5-50 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs and other hand held devices.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% – 25%

This job posting 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.

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