FHI 360 VACANCIES: MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGER

MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGER

Location: Gaborone, Botswana

Job Summary:

The incumbent in collaboration with the Senior Technical Advisor for M&E will be responsible for developing and implementing the monitoring, evaluation and research framework of the APC 2.0 project in Botswana in line with both local and global APC 2.0 project results frameworks. The position holder will also be expected to develop monitoring, evaluation and reporting (MER) systems that produce timely, accurate and complete reporting for the project.

Accountabilities:

• Participates in the development and continuous review of the project’s M&E framework, tools, and results in line with the design and development of the project in Botswana
• Provides responsive, high quality M&E technical leadership and capacity building to the project M&E team, and seeks appropriate guidance from the global M&E backstop in a timely manner
• Ensure complete and timely submission of project progress reports to managers and donors
• Conducts regular project monitoring visits to the districts to ensure implementation is in line with approved work plans and quality standards
• Provides monitoring & evaluation technical assistance to Implementation Partners, including supporting documentation for data collection and reporting, and follow up technical assistance and on-site support as needed
• Implements a rigorous data quality assurance system to ensure data reported to donors has been verified at least twice a year, throughout the APC project
• Provides timely and detailed feedback on project performance through high quality data analysis on a monthly basis, disaggregated by key geographic and demographic variables, in order to support achievement of targets, and program design and improvement
• Oversees the project database, including ensuring appropriate safeguards for data (storage, access, backups), access for technical teams to perform custom analyses, and validity checks to prevent data entry mistakes
• Liaises with national, district ,government and other stakeholders, for improved HIV/AIDS M&E systems at all levels.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures with providing technical support for research studies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated program/project management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with others.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors and prepare reports.
• Ability to problem solve and implements corrective action as needed.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of complex scope that require analysis and in
• depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Networks with key internal and external personnel.
• Decision may cause delays or failure to achieve results that impact departmental goals.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Determines methods and procedures on new projects and assignments.
• Serves as team lead and may supervise other lower level personnel.
• Typically reports to an Associate Director or Director.
• Serves as team lead and may supervise other lower level personnel. If supervising, FHI360 competency “People Management” will be an area of focus. People Management (Making Others Great). Facilitate professional development of staff by providing challenging, learning assignments and opportunities. Shares and solicits feedback monthly at the very least. Helps establish compelling development plans. Assigns responsibility and accountability for tasks/decisions. Monitors process, progress and results. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Public Health, Social Sciences, Statistics or Related Field.

Experience:

• Typically requires 7+ years of managing data collection and technical assistance
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation and research in the public health field, with progressively increasing level of responsibility
• Rigorous quantitative and qualitative research and analytical methods;
• Supervising M&E teams at national and/or district levels
• Storing, analyzing, and disseminating program M&E findings.
• Advanced skills with use of a statistical application like STATA, SPSS etc will be an added advantage
• Experience with the use of the DHIS 2 system
• Effective project planning, project monitoring & evaluation, and project management skills
• Proficiency with database management software and on-line search tools required.
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
• Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) is a plus.

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 description 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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