Senior Technical Officer, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning 7 views0 applications

Job Summary:

The Senior Technical Officer, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) occupies a critical role within the STrengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Activity, including overseeing the execution of day-to-day MEL activities, implementing policies and processes, and ensuring quality data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure evidence-based decision-making. The Senior MEL Officer plays a crucial role in providing quality assurance for monitoring, evaluation and learning. Strong communication and teamwork skills are of absolute importance to succeed in this role, as is the ability to manage individual and team contributions across projects and time zones. This position offers vast opportunities for creative, passionate individuals who care about development, and who have demonstrated commitment and success in infusing learning and adaptive management into development programs.

Accountabilities:

Technical Requirements:

• Provides project staff with overall technical direction and guidance to support planning, implementation of, and reporting against STRIDES Activity, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (AMELP).
• In close collaboration with project team, Leads MEL activities and sub activities and assists with their implementation, supports staff and partner capacity building in MEL.
• Monitors and maintains project protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and reports related to monitoring and evaluation of projects.
• Works closely with the team to ensure AMELP implementation remains technically sound and adheres to company strategy and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Develops or writes technical briefs, reports, or other necessary materials to facilitate research, best practices, policies, procedures, and overall implementation of evaluation plans.
• Conducts analysis of MEL data to identify areas for improvement and propose appropriate technical strategy and guidelines.
• Assists with the implementation of research studies by providing technical support and overall management to ensure coordination and field-level implementation.
• Collaborate with the project team to interpret data sets and other assessment finding.
• Develops and monitors MEL plans and budgets.
• Participates in client / funder meetings and drafts report presentations.
• Prepares reports and papers summarizing project results and analyzing data sets and technical assessment findings, drafts/prepares MEL technical reports.
• Provides technical support in the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers for research projects.
• Provides quality assurance on MEL deliverables and reported data.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of MEL concepts, practices, and procedures; providing technical support for research studies.
• Development of scope of work and deliverables for partners, consultants, etc.
• Deep knowledge of MEL quality standards.
• Proficiency with database management software.
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in South Sudan.
• Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Knowledge of Juba Arabic or other local languages is highly desirable for roles that involve direct engagement with local communities.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports.
• Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.
• Creativity, problem solving, demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with others and independent thought are a must.

Education:

• Master’s Degree required in one of the following or related fields: Public Health, International Development, Economic Development.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience:

• At least 6+ years of experience developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including impact evaluations, managing data collection activities, and providing M&E technical assistance to projects; 7-8 years preferred.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization or in work-related academic, governmental, or industry setting, experience working internationally is highly desirable.
• Experience working with diverse teams and applying research-to-practice principles to support program implementation.
• Experience effectively communicating and utilizing research and technical content for practical application; direct experience with Knowledge Management and Communication a plus.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% – 25%

South Sudanese nationals are encouraged to apply: https://www.fhi360.org/join-our-team/

The expected hiring range for this role is equivalent of USD 30,000 – 40,000 annual for basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget.

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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