About FHI 360
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, public health threats, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing โ creating a unique mix of capabilities to address todayโs interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and Territories.
FHI 360 has worked in the Philippines for over 30 years. Since 1994, we have taken a comprehensive approach providing holistic and cutting-edge solutions to help address the countryโs health and development challenges. Leveraging a blend of global expertise and local insights, we have consistently strengthened community capacities, enhanced systems, and reinforced institutional frameworks for a sustainable impact. In partnership with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, academia, and the private sector, FHI 360 delivers integrated programs across critical sectors. Our initiatives have spanned essential health services โ including HIV and epidemic control (COVID-19 and TB), health system strengthening, and global health security.
The U.S. governmentโs (USG) Global Health Security (GHS) program provides life-saving assistance to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats which pose risks for public health outbreaks that could cost lives. As part of the USGโs GHS program, the STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Activity advances cross-sectoral efforts to successfully identify, manage, and respond to infectious disease threats; detect and prevent further outbreaks; and instill confidence and trust in a countryโs disease detection and surveillance structures and services.
Position Summary
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor provides technical guidance on all MEL aspects of the Strengthening Infectious disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Activity in the Philippines. They will plan and manage data collection activities for STRIDES in the Philippines, including overseeing the execution of MEL activities, developing and implementing policies and processes, and ensuring quality service delivery using project data to ensure evidence-based decision-making. They will lead activities to develop, operationalize, implement, and manage MEL systems, tools, and procedures to collect, collate, analyze, interpret, and use data that demonstrates impact and Activity accountability and progress. The MEL Advisor will directly and indirectly supervise technical staff and subcontractors at the in-country level to ensure that in-country activities align with workplan objectives and the Activity MEL Plan (AMELP) andโby extensionโUSG priorities, and are implemented to the highest quality, on time, and within budget. They will also work closely with the STRIDES headquarter teams. The MEL Advisor will promote STRIDES as a thought leader in the MEL community in the Philippines, contributing to FHI 360โs thought leadership in the field through documentation of best practices.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Supports design, development, planning, implementation of, and reporting against STRIDES AMELP.
Develops, operationalizes, implements, and manages MEL systems, tools, and procedures to collect, collate, analyze, interpret, and use data that demonstrate impact and Activity accountability and progress.
Tracks STRIDES progress against MEL indicators and targets to ensure consistent and systematic tracking and reporting.
Ensures that relevant MEL plans integrate high-quality quantitative and qualitative methods and participatory methodologies to monitor project quality for performance and results.
Assesses subcontractors MEL-related data and reporting efforts to verify quality.
Builds STRIDES staff MEL capacity, including strengthening, managing and operationalizing MEL systems, data quality assurance, data demand and use, facilitating learning and knowledge exchange, documenting lessons learned and best practices, and reporting.
Leads STRIDES learning activities and data use initiative; fosters culture of learning and knowledge sharing.
Manages in-country relationships with national, regional, and local government counterparts and multisectoral partners in the MEL space; identifies technical support needed to fulfill national global health security and MEL objectives.
Leads the development of country-specific MEL plans and budgets aligned with STRIDES goals and ensuring compliance with donor and organizational policies and procedures.
Identifies and consultants with STRIDES Senior Management team on recommendations to improve Activity implementation and outcomes.
Supervises and mentors staff; oversees recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes as needed.
Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
Provide technical leadership in design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of research and surveys, data analysis, data visualization, dashboard and report preparation, and dissemination of AMR/AMU/AMC surveillance in humans, animals, food, and environment sectors.
Lead, coordinate, and support the design, development and implementation of research-, surveillance-, and monitoring-related trainings and workshops at the national and site levels.
Provide technical support and guidance to the project team on research-, surveillance-, and monitoring-related activities.
Contribute to FHI 360 the Philippinesโ overall SI framework and approach as a member of the Philippines SI forum/team.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director and/or Country Director.
Requirements
Masterโs degree in Public Health, Knowledge/Information Services, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Communications, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences, International Development, Human Development, or a related field.
Typically requires 9+ years of relevant experience in designing and evaluating applicable programs/services in a managerial position in MEL.
Demonstrated experience serving as a lead subject matter expert in MEL.
Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with mechanisms in the area of national and international MEL practices. Experience with DHS2 would be a benefit.
Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
Experience in standard epidemiological and statistical methods/tools and with quantitative and qualitative research methods and surveillance.
Proficiency with relevant statistical analysis and data visualization software (e.g., Strata, SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Tableau, Power BI, etc.). Experience in translating data sets into easily accessible and useful information that supports the achievement of program objectives (e.g., using maps, dashboards, and visualization tools).
Experience in working effectively across various teams within the project and organization and building and sustaining positive working relationships with non-government organizations, private sectors, government and other stakeholders.
Proactive in managing multiple tasks, managing and working in virtual work environment, and flexible and open for managing time for working with different teams in different time zones as needed.
Ability to motivate, influence, and work well with others to achieve STRIDES objectives.
Ability to exchange information, present recommendations and collaborate with colleagues and peers across STRIDES and externally as requested.
Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues.
Strong organizational skills, high level of attention to detail, and effectiveness under deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, team building and management, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written English and Tagalog including documentation skills.
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:
Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Travel Requirements:
Up to 25% local and regional travel
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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