Functional responsibilities
The MEL Advisor 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 M&E Lead will also direct implementation science and evidence utilization for the project. S/he will develop and deploy systems to make data, tools, materials and products relevant to M&E, available timely to the project. This position will communicate, connect, and coordinate with other HQ and country office technical staff, partners, faculty, government and stakeholders, and donor to ensure successful design and implementation of the M&E portfolio of activities expected. This position will provide highest level strategic technical and program M&E leadership and quality assurance and will take a lead role in disseminating lessons learned from M&E at national and regional forums. The position will be based at the project’s main office, and s/he will report to the Technical Project Director.
Duties and responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of the project’s M&E activities, including developing and executing the project’s evaluation and result measurement plan.
Support the project leadership and partners to develop and implement appropriate M&E standards and guidelines.
Provide technical assistance on the design and implementation of qualitative studies and quantitative surveys for NCDs, educational and social services, including sampling strategies, survey instruments, survey implementation, data analysis, report writing, and dissemination of results. This may include cross sectional surveys, trials for improved practices (TIPS), sentinel surveillance, lot quality assurance sampling, focus group discussions, in-depth interviews.
Oversee the dissemination of information on project evaluations, successful and promising approaches, lessons-learned and other program results to local, national and regional-level intergovernmental bodies, funders, partners and other stakeholders.
Promote forums that facilitate collaboration, learning and action as a result of this information among these actors.
Contribute to strengthening data collection and information systems including providing capacity building (TA and training) as needed in strategic collection and use of data to track inputs, processes, outputs and outcomes, undertaking periodic reviews and participating in planning M&E system to strengthen actions, as well as other initiatives.
Contribute to work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and others summarizing project results and evidence.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired knowledge, skills and attributes
In-depth knowledge of educational and social services, simulation mode of teaching, NCDs, including medical faculties, governmental and non-governmental contexts.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others, including developing and maintaining compatibility among project staff, consultants, partners and recipients of project TA and support.
Demonstrated management and team-building skills, including relevant experience in direct supervision of professional staff.
Articulate and able to communicate in a clear, professional manner with clients and staff.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political, ethical issues surrounding Tunisian medical community.
Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume workflow.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, public health, demography, health management, social science, bio-statistics, statistics or related field. Master’s degree or higher preferred.
Minimum of eight years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility in designing, implementing, managing and leading M&E activities for large public health programs, including educational and social service, NCDs, technical assistance, health systems strengthening, integrated health service delivery, human capacity and organizational capacity development.
Strong quantitative or mixed-method analytical skills. Must be able to use MS Excel Word, PowerPoint and Access, and at least one data management software program, such as R, SAS or SPSS. Experience training others in its use is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to engage in knowledge management and be able to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, including excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills, as well as strong oral presentation skills in English.Ability to undertake extensive local travel, and limited international travel as assigned.
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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