JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Director
Reports to: Boston Headquarters
Location: Arusha,
Tanzania
Job Summary
The M&E Director will be
responsible for the development and management of the monitoring, evaluation
and reporting system in this program.
Primary Responsibilities & Duties
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Develop a
monitoring, evaluation and reporting system that includes key high-level
performance indicators, baseline data, targets and a plan to evaluate
performance and produce timely accurate and complete reporting;
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Track
indicators related to HIV/AIDS, TB, and Family Planning, as contained in ADS
205 and PEPFAR Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting guidance found at http://www.pepfar.gov/reports/guidance;
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Ensure that
project related data is captured, documented and reported to properly
demonstrate the impact of USAID assistance to strengthen relevant national,
provincial, and district-level reporting systems;
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Support
partners to develop, capture, consolidate and report on mutually identified
indicators and ensure high quality and timely reporting of data and monitoring;
·
Conduct
supportive supervisory visits to sub grantees to observe, monitor and provide
guidance and quality feedback on the use of data and indicators;
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Analyze
monthly data and support training of M&E personnel in quality assurance
methods;
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Provide
technical advice in the design and implementation of data collection exercises
(e.g., baseline and endline surveys; regular performance monitoring, etc.);
·
Develop or
adapt available M&E training materials for program and partner use;
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Identify
best practices and provide recommendations; and
·
Train and
mentor staff and sub grantees in various aspects of M&E and research and
assist them to use M&E systems.
Desired
Qualifications
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Master’s
Degree in public health, demography, sociology, epidemiology, biostatistics,
·
psychology
or a related field;
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Seven
years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation and research related to large-scale
health development programs;
·
Three
years’ experience with management of M&E systems for USG health initiatives;
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Demonstrated
experience in target setting and reporting against USG health initiatives;
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Excellent
knowledge of data collection protocols for quality data collection and
verification;
·
Exceptional
ability to analyze multiple sources of data to identify data trends and provide
recommendations on project implementation;
·
Demonstrated
experience and familiarity with behavioral surveillance surveys, research
methodologies, qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis,
sampling methods, and establishment of M&E systems in developing country
contexts;
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Demonstrated
experience leading and building the capacity of M&E officers in a
decentralized setting;
·
Exceptional
communication skills (including presentations) in written and oral English; and
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Tanzanian
nationals preferred.
Mode of
Application: Please send your application
letter and CV to newbusinessdev.jsi@gmail.com
no later than 27 April 2016.
JSI Research & Training, Inc. is an Equal
Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We
are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified
applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin,
ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual
orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or
protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D