Monitoring Evaluation and Learning MEL and Knowledge Management KM Director
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning MEL and Knowledge Management KM Director
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TITLE: Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and Knowledge Management (KM) Director
PROJECT: Burkina Faso Health Services Delivery
WORK LOCATION: Ouagadougou
REPORTS TO: Chief of Party
COMPANY SUMMARY
EngenderHealth is a global health nonprofit organization with expertise in family planning sexual and reproductive health maternal health gender equality and genderbased violence prevention and response. We partner with host country governments to expand access to highquality health services for their populations and support datadriven policy decisions. We collaborate with local civil society organizations to prioritize health reproductive rights and inclusive systems and services. We bring more than 50 years of experience working in some of the most disadvantaged and underserved communities across more than 100 countries. Today we have a presence in 11 countries in Africa and Asia where we have deep longstanding connections with local organizations government institutions and healthcare providers.
EngenderHealth is recruiting qualified candidates for an anticipated USAIDfunded health services delivery program in Burkina Faso. Through a consortium of partners led by EngenderHealth this program will expand access to and utilization of quality primary health services which may include family planning (FP) maternal health nutrition immunization and malaria services. EngenderHealth and its partners will accomplish this through catalytic interventions designed to increase the uptake of primary health services and facilitate coordination on policies and practices that support the successful expansion of primary health service delivery.
This position is contingent upon award.
JOB SUMMARY
Working under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP) the MEL/KM Director will provide technical leadership oversight and strategic direction for all project MEL and KM activities. The MEL/KM Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of all project MEL activities including regular performance monitoring and reporting the development of the Project Management Plan (PMP) and any special studies or operational research. The MEL/KM Director will be responsible for monitoring subawardees progress towards agreed milestones and (if applicable) providing MEL capacitybuilding support. The MEL/KM Director will also serve a key role in guiding the host country government regional bodies and implementing partners through the process of using evidence to inform policy decisions and practice guidelines and strengthening MEL capacities. On the KM side the MEL/KM Director will lead both internal (project) KM functions such as Pause and Reflect sessions as well as external KM functions such as supporting the advancement of regional knowledge sharing and policy coordination using existing platforms. Further the MEL/KM Director will be responsible for documenting and disseminating project successes and challenges to USAID and other key stakeholders and (where practical and feasible) facilitating learning events.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Lead the design and implementation of the projects MEL and KM activities consistent with project goals and objectives and USAID requirements.
- Serve in a key role in guiding host country government and regional bodies through the process of using evidence to inform policy decisions and best practices.
- (If applicable) Provide monitoring oversight to subgrantees/subawardees
- (If applicable) Provide capacitystrengthening assistance in MEL to local subgrantees/subawardees other health system actors regional bodies and/or host country governments.
- Leverage existing platforms support and advance countrywide knowledge sharing and policy coordination.
- Lead the project team to develop and implement the projects PMP in coordination with the COP DCOP other technical staff partners and other relevant stakeholders.
- Lead the project team in preparing quarterly and annual reports for submission to USAID.
- Lead the development of any special studies or operational research in accordance with international standards and EngenderHealths Standard Operating Procedures.
- Support routine annual work planning and oversee targetsetting.
- Ensure that reporting on all program indicators is carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
- Use data to inform adaptive management and project decisionmaking.
- In collaboration with other Key Personnel organize Pause and Reflect sessions for the project.
- Where practical and feasible facilitate learning events with the host countrys government regional bodies and external partners.
- Promote and disseminate program results lessons learned and success stories through various forums (e.g. national and international conferences technical briefs peerreviewed publications).
Qualifications :
REQUIREMENTS
Must possess the following requirements.
- Masters degree (or higher) in public health demography epidemiology biostatistics social science or related field.
- Minimum of seven years experience performing MEL and knowledge management functions for international health projects.
- Demonstrated experience working with complex largescale USAID programs including knowledge of USAIDs reporting requirements.
- Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies data analysis and report writing.
- Strong technical and analytical skills including the ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data using one or more statistical software packages (e.g. SPSS Stata SAS).
- Familiarity with coordination and knowledgesharing platforms in Burkina Faso and/or the greater West Africa region.
- Excellent analytical skills coupled with proven ability to display data as appropriate for different audiences.
- Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID host country governments program partners and representatives from other key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience with PMP development and implementation.
- Fluency in French and proficiency in English required.
ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS
- Committed to EngenderHealths core organizational values of reflection inclusion integrity respect and transformation.
- Ability to coach mentor and develop the capacity of MEL staff.
- Excellent skills in facilitation team building strategic thinking and coordination.
- Excellent communication and writing skills as well as negotiation and management skills.
- Proven ability to multitask work independently and maintain professional flexibility and adaptability.
PREFERRED SKILLS ABILITIES AND FUNCTIONS
- Able to work and travel within the project implementation regions (up to 30% time).
- Fluency in English is preferred.
Additional Information :
Disclaimer
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed and assigned.
EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race creed ancestry citizenship religion colour gender gender identity gender expression age national origin political belief sexual orientation genetic information status as a survivor of domestic violence marital status pregnancy status disability or any other protected characteristic or status under applicable federal state and local laws.
EngenderHealth complies with applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in the United States in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment
including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
EngenderHealth is committed to safeguarding all people particularly children vulnerable adults and beneficiaries of assistance from any harm that may be caused due to contact with EngenderHealth. This includes harm arising from the conduct of staff associates and partners and the design and implementation of programs and activities.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
