USAID FHI 360 Project Careers - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Funding Source: USAID 

Reports to: Chief of Party
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda

FHI 360 is an

international non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving

lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our

staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic

Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology – creating a

unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development

challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries.

FHI 360 seeks

to implement an anticipated USAID-funded integrated health services project in

Northern Uganda. The project will work to increase utilization of HIV /AIDS,

MNCH, nutrition and TB services.

Job Summary: The MEL Advisor

will provide support and direction to all technical aspects of the USAID project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Manage the design and implementation of the project’s

monitoring and evaluation activities, including the development of the

project’s performance monitoring plan; development and monitoring of project

indicators; implementation of project evaluation; synthesis of data and study

outcome reports; quality assurance and auditing of data.

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The incumbent will steer the design and

implementation of the project’s learning activities working closely with other

technical staff in FHI 360 Head Quarters and the project, including required operations

research, performance evaluations, impact evaluations and rapid/special

studies. Lead efforts to develop studies which inform the improvement of

integrated health services in the region.

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Design and implement mechanisms for continuous

learning, collaboration and adaptation for project staff, partners, donors,

host country government counterparts and other stakeholders.

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Work closely with and collaborate with technical

sector backstopping staff in M&E, research, and research utilization and

learning, to achieve the highest technical quality of deliverables in these

domains.

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Liaise with USAID and lead implementation of Site

Improvement through Monitoring Systems (SIMS) at project sites.

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Manage the dissemination of information on

successful and promising approaches, lessons learned and other program results

to local, national and regional-level intergovernmental bodies, donors,

partners and other stakeholders. Promote forums which facilitate collaboration,

learning and action as a result of this information among these actors.

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Ensure that the project is aligned national health

management information systems and promote data use among stakeholders for

learning and policy development and programming.

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Build the capacity of staff, implementing partners,

government counterparts, and other stakeholders in program monitoring and

evaluation, data collection and management, and research and learning methods.

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Ensure research implementation adheres to FHI 360

and international policies and standards and remains technically and ethically

sound. Usher research protocols through FHI 360 Internal Review Board and national

external review processes.

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Oversee a team of monitoring, evaluation and

research staff for the project and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and

lines of communication are maintained amongst the team members.

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Significantly contribute to work plans, quarterly

and annual reports, financial reports, and other reports and papers summarizing

project results and evidence.

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Prepare and present presentations at professional

meetings and conferences.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s

Degree or higher in monitoring and evaluation, public health, demography,

health management, social science, biostatistics, statistics, or a related

field required.

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At least eight years’ experience in monitoring,

evaluation and research efforts, preferably with respect to child welfare and

protection systems strengthening, capacity building, economic strengthening,

and service delivery. Three years of supervisory experience.

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Strong quantitative or mixed-method and analytical

skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively

to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in the use

of MS Excel Word, PowerPoint and Access, and at least one data management

software program (SAS, SPSS) and experience training others in its use is

highly desirable.

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Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth

of technical and management expertise and experience, and strong interpersonal,

writing, and oral presentation skills.

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At least two years’ experience living or working in

Uganda or another developing country is preferable.

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Prior experience with a USG-funded projects is preferred.

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Proven ability to create and maintain effective

working relations with host country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO

partners, and international donor agencies.

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Excellent interpersonal writing and oral

presentation skills in English.

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Ability to work independently and manage a high

volume work flow.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter, updated CV/resume

including salary expectations to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360 Plot 15

Kitante Close Kampala, Uganda or via Email to: uganda-info@fhi360.org. Please clearly

indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject line.

Deadline: Monday, 7^th

September 2015.