Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director at FHI 360

Requisition ID: 2021201859

Job Description

• FHI 360 seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Director, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning on an anticipated USAID-funded project to improve the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state/LGA-specific goals and objectives.'

Position Summary

• The Director, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes and impacts.
• S/he will lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement, will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidates program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt.
• S/he will support all the technical staff in M&E functions and will manage any M&E related staff in the program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, planning, and implementation of project knowledge management strategies. This includes development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention linked research;
• Provide technical leadership in M&E systems design and implementation, and be responsible for the overall management of Strategic Information;
• Lead and provide technical inputs to improve and facilitate the delivery of sound technical assistance in M&E;
• Develop and implement appropriate guidelines to support USAID/Nigeria, Government of Nigeria (GoN) counterparts and USAID’s Implementing Partners in conducting M&E and reporting results, contribute to national data collection and information systems, ensure data quality;
• Analyze data sets and technical assessment findings; and develop and monitor work plans;
• Work closely with the program team to ensure compatibility and coordination within the M&E framework, and consistency with national and donor 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.
• Lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement.
• Guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidate program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics or a related discipline
• At least 12 years of experience designing and implementing Monitoring and Evaluation activities for public health programs in developing countries, practical experience with HIV/AIDS programs preferred
• At least 10 years management and/or strategic leadership experience
• A firm command of the M&E issues with respect to improvements in quality integrated service and support programs
• Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills, including oral presentation skills and in-depth knowledge and experience in USG/PEPFAR reporting requirements.
• Extensive experience in knowledge management and dissemination of research findings.

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 job details should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this job details at any time.