The CDC Eswatini Strengthening the Organizational Capacity of the MOH opportunity aims to strengthen the governance system within the ministry in planning, coordination and the management of the HIV/TB response through provision of technical assistance in three core areas. These areas will include strengthening the leadership capacity of national program managers and assisting the MoH to ensure that the program organizational and governance structures progress in line with evolution of the HIV/TB response, the national strategic plan, the MoHโs priorities, and Eswatini's health regulations. Other priorities include strengthening the MoH organizational structures to conduct targeted and coordinated resource mobilization (both domestic and international) and management of donor funds in line with local public finance requirements and statutes. Finally, the project also aims to support the MOH to foster a responsive health sector workforce that is well-coordinated, trained, and equipped through data-driven planning and enhanced performance management.
Position is contingent upon donor funding awarded to FHI 360 and will be based in Eswatini.
Job Summary
The Monitoring and Evaluation Lead will be responsible for the design, implementation and technical quality of all monitoring and evaluation activities on the project. S/he will ensure that systems are in place to ensure quality data reporting and promote learning and knowledge sharing. The position will be based in Eswatini and will report to the Technical Director.
Accountabilities
Lead the design and implementation of the projectโs monitoring and evaluation activities, including the development and execution of the projectโs evaluation and performance measurement plan.
Provide oversight, supervision, mentorship, training and capacity building to ensure project and related data are high quality data throughout the chain of collection, collation, reporting, auditing, quality assurance, analysis, synthesis of data and utilization
Lead the designing and implementation of a robust โcollaboration, learning and adaptationโ agenda for the program, project staff, partners, donors, host country government counterparts and other stakeholders.
Oversee 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
Liaise with the MOH and other relevant agencies to implement project M&E activities.
Contribute to work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and other reports and papers summarizing project results and evidence.
Participate and contribute to routine progress review meetings with the donor, government and other stakeholders.
Any other duties as assigned.
Education
Masterโs degree in a field relevant to monitoring and evaluation, public health, demography, health management, social science, biostatistics, statistics, or a related field. Project Management (PM) Certification or local equivalent preferred.Experience and Skills
8+ years experience with progressively increasing responsibility in designing, implementing, managing, and leading monitoring and evaluation activities for large public health programs (including, human capacity and organizational capacity development, technical assistance, health systems strengthening, integrated health service delivery, HIV/AIDS) involving multiple partners, stakeholders, and geographic target areas in a developing country, with the most recent three years in Eswatini.
Prior experience as a lead or senior leadership role for strategic information/monitoring and evaluation of a PEPFAR or CDC-funded project is required.
Strong quantitative or mixed-method and analytical skills including using 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.
Ability to design data collection tools, storage, processing, visualization and monitoring using an electronic database.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage a high-volume work flow, adhere to timelines as well as work collaboratively with others and to develop and maintain sound professional relationships among project staff, partners, host government agencies, donors and other stakeholders
Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
International or Domestic (US) Program Development or Program management experience preferred.
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English fluent in Swati.
Typical Physical DemandsTypical office environment.
Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift 5 - 25 lbs.
Technology to be Used
Personal Computer, Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype/TEAMS, e- mail), office telephone, cell phone and printer/copier.
Travel Requirements
10% - 25%
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