Technical Advisor - M&E at Idmibok International (360 HSDC)

General Summary

• The Technical Advisor: M&E will lead the project team in the development and implementation of an M&E system for the State Accountability, Transparency and Citizen Engagement Project and oversee routine program monitoring activities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on the improvement of PHC management systems
• Identify gaps in the health and well-being of the population and community to inform health policies and decision making
• Develop and implement HSS plans on Governance and Accountability performance systems, M&E and Health Information systems for improved health service delivery in the state
• Assist in developing and monitoring work plans and budgets, as well as associated deliverables and results/outputs.
• Overall monitoring and analysis of the program environment and advise on timely readjustments of strategies and activities.
• Identify new areas of support and facilitate implementation of new initiatives.
• Close communication with all stakeholders and promotion of 360HSDI’s mandate; provide recommendations and program/policy advice based on results.
• Maintain existing partnerships and expand 360HSDI’s network of strategic partners through collaborative efforts, liaising with government and civil society counterparts.
• Organize and participate as a resource person in advocacy meetings, roundtables, training workshops and other meetings related to the project’s implementing area.
• Prepare, review, analyze, and evaluate project-related reports, documents and assist with maintaining a database relevant project-related information.
• Represent the project in technical forums at field level.
• Participate in the donor progress report writing, continuation application and quarterly review report writing and presentation.
• Ensure various donor specific financial management principles are followed accordingly.
• Provide technical support for weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual project performance reviews.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Public Health or related field of study; Master's Degree preferred with 4 years' experience
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of current health development, M&E, GIS, organizational learning, and impact evaluation assessment trends, debates, methodologies, and resources is desirable.
• Previous experience in developing and implementing quality improvement systems.
• Strong analytical, advocacy and program planning skills required.
• Excellent data analysis, presentation, and reporting skills.
• Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets, databases and statistical applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and facilitation of training activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and a native language.