Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Advisor at FHI 360

Job Description

• FHI360 seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Advisor for an upcoming USAID-funded Malaria Elimination Project in Nigeria.
• Availability of position is contingent upon funding and approval of key personnel.

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• The individual will oversee the monitoring and evaluation components of the project as well as program monitoring. Working closely with the Surveillance Advisor, s/he must develop monitoring, evaluation and reporting (MER) systems that include appropriate indicators, baseline data, targets, and a plan to evaluate performance and produce timely accurate and complete reports.
• Also, working closely with the Capacity Building Advisor, s/he must develop training plans to ensure training and skills transfer to the National Malaria Elimination Program at Federal, State and Local Government (LGA) levels

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead the design, development, planning, and implementation of project M&E technical strategies. This includes development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention linked research;
• Develop training strategies and tools for the transfer of  needed M&E skills in design, development  and implementation as well as other specific technical components;
• Analyze data sets and technical assessment findings; and develop M&E work plans;
• Work closely with the project team and National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) to ensure compatibility, consistency and coordination of the M&E project framework with the Nigeria Malaria Elimination Strategy and Nigeria Malaria Operational Plans among others;  national and donor requirements;
• Responsible for providing technical assistance, developing and setting up systems for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet donor reporting requirements;
• Focus on strengthening the M&E system, building capacity of partners and staff, and improving alignment and support to host-country M&E systems; and
• Undertake periodic reviews of program and/or country M&E systems, and participate in planning M&E system strengthening actions. Provide guidance on information systems for quality assurance, as well as best practices documentation and reporting.
• Responsible for exploitation of project data for production of scientific evidence
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation needs for research related to the project
• Explore/suggest the use of appropriate/innovative methodologies and technologies for information management in the project.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in Public Health - Epidemiology, Biostatistics;
• Minimum 8 years’ experience, with progressively increasing level of responsibility in developing countries - experience in Africa desirable;
• Demonstrated expertise in rigorous quantitative and qualitative  research and analytical methods;
• Demonstrated hands-on practical experience setting up and managing MER systems for health programs – experience with malaria MER systems desired;
• Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills, including oral presentation skills;
• Extensive experience in knowledge management and dissemination of research findings for international donors desirable;
• Experience with use of mobile technologies for data collection and reporting a plus;
• Ability to lead, co-ordinate and work with teams, as well as to work independently; and
• Ability to prioritize a and meet tight deadlines