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Job Description:

The Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning will lead the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework of the anticipated USAID-funded Strengthening Quality of Care through Primary Health Care Activity in Nigeria and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes, and impacts. The position oversees the program’s collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) process in collaboration with the DCOP/Technical Director.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Lead the design and implementation of the project’s monitoring and reporting activities in Nigeria, including development of the project’s results framework and Performance Monitoring Plan; development and monitoring of project indicators; oversight of routine data collection and data management; data quality assessments (DQA); synthesis and analyses of data and presentation of project lessons and results; and reporting, both internally and externally as required/needed.
• Lead the design and implementation of the project’s evaluation activities (as applicable), including periodic reviews, performance evaluations (baseline, midline, endline), outcome and impact evaluations.
• Ensure the quality and timely preparation and submission of workplans, data sets, progress reports, and papers summarizing project results and evidence, and other deliverables, as required. This includes ensuring effective data analysis/interpretation and data use to inform management decision-making, support quality improvement efforts, and contribute to broader learning.
• Develop and oversee implementation of strategies for capacity strengthening (as needed) of staff, implementing partners, government counterparts, and other stakeholders in MEL systems/tools, data management, health informatics, data analysis and use for program planning and improvements, and other priority areas/skills.
• Ensure that the program’s collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) approach is applied with consistency and rigor; work with the leadership team to apply program learnings in pursuit of adaptive management.
• 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 learned.
• Ensure the quality of data collected to measure project performance and results, through proper ongoing data management, SOPs for data flow and Quality Assurance, periodic Data Quality Audits (DQAs), and adequate orientation/training of staff, partners, and beneficiaries at all levels of the project.
• Champion knowledge sharing and learning across project, sub-partner, and MOH partners. Explore innovative ways to encourage collaborative learning.
• Manage and oversee multiple data systems to efficiently collect, link and analyze data at the individual, provider and health facility level using a variety of platforms. Ensure high-quality project data are collected and managed in a way that maximizes their use for project learning.
• Oversee and contribute to operational research, implementation, science, and embedded or partner studies. Lead or contribute to knowledge products arising from project learning including developing policy or technical briefs, presentations, webinars, training materials, manuscripts, blogs, etc.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ experience in public health, with at least 3 years as a senior management staff in a large public health program, with extensive experience managing similar projects.
• Progressive experience in project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and research of health development programs of similar scope, size, and complexity, including a firm command of monitoring and evaluation approaches for improvements in quality integrated service and support programs in Nigeria or a similar setting.
• Knowledge of major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with USG-funded program reporting.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills; and ability to work well within a team.

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Job Description:

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Technical Director will be responsible for overseeing management and technical operations while implementing the anticipated USAID-funded Strengthening Quality of Care through Primary Health Care Activity in Nigeria. The position oversees the program’s collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) process in collaboration with the COP.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Work closely with the Chief of Party on setting project priorities and provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the project’s technical assistance efforts, ensuring the integration, quality, and sustainability of interventions.
• Provide day-to-day technical oversight for design, planning, and implementation of work planning and ensure that project activities are meeting program outcomes.
• Ensure the Project’s deliverables across the Technical/Program, aligned with the client’s expectations and the organization’s policies.
• Expand partnerships with the private sector to increase engagement around the project and coordinate the harmonization of project approaches across technical and geographical areas.
• Provide technical leadership for the development of the project strategic plan, work plan, and project monitoring, in close collaboration with MOH, USAID, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with all local stakeholders and implementing partners, especially the Ministry of Health and other implementing partners, to ensure that all activities conform to requirements and regulations.
• Ensure that the program’s CLA approach is applied with consistency and rigor; Work with the leadership team to apply program learnings in pursuit of adaptive management.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Public Health, Medicine Epidemiology, or a related field
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ experience in public health, with at least 3 years as a senior management staff in a large public health program, with extensive experience managing similar projects. In-depth technical knowledge and experience in all components of the health systems strengthening programming, with particular focus on the quality of care (clinical guidelines, standards of care, effective interventions, measures of quality of care, relevant research and capacity-building), CSS including cross-cutting areas such as gender, Do No Harm and DEIA.
• Progressive experience in health system strengthening programming including in design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of activities of similar size and complexity in Nigeria or a similar setting.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills; and ability to work well within a team.
• Leadership qualities with excellent interpersonal and organizational qualities.

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Job Description:

• The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management while implementing the anticipated USAID-funded Strengthening Quality of Care through Primary Health Care Activity in Nigeria, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and accounting, and subaward management.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Support the Chief of Party to develop and implement management systems for project planning, reporting, and performance management; financial management; property and technical procurement systems; and personnel management.
• Develop a USAID-compliant Financial Management and Reporting system and ensure effective internal control measures for the award.
• Prepare and submit monthly invoices and other financial reports as required and support USAID-required audits.
• Prepare financial and budget reports, develop procedures and guidelines for all activities, monitor project budgets, maintain accurate financial records on project activities, and monitor transactions to ensure compliance with USAID regulations.
• Oversees the management of local contracts and grants under contract for compliance and performance; including coordinating with technical staff to finalize scope and managing the performance of contractor or grantee against deliverables. Process local subcontractor payments,
• Provide effective management of subcontracts, leases, warehouses, and other vendors, as well as relevant software licenses.
• Supervise the standardization of operational systems and policies in the project offices. Ensures compliance with U.S. government regulations, TAConnect’ corporate policies, laws of Nigeria, and any supplemental policies developed specifically for Nigeria.
• Manage daily work of project teams as directed by the Chief of Party and provide performance feedback. Develop and implement systems that assist supervisors in managing and overseeing supervisees and provide regular and constructive feedback to project staff. Manage annual performance evaluation and merit increase processes.
• Ensures proper administration of the program through the supervision of the project finance, grants, procurement, and administration teams. Tracks and reports quarterly on project financial management indicators.
• Anticipate future recruitment needs, lead recruitment efforts – including initial CV reviews, participating in interview panels, and contracting.
• Keeps up to date on evolving in-country security situation; circulates security updates to relevant staff.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related discipline; and professional certification in accounting (equivalent to CPA).
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management of activities in similar size and complexity in Nigeria or a similar setting, with at least 3 years as a senior management staff in a large public health program, including five years with USG-funded activities.
• Progressive experience in the administrative and financial management of large complex projects in international development including experience in the management of USG-funded projects and a track record in developing and managing large budgets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with U.S. government reporting requirements required, with specialized experience in U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) reporting requirements preferred. Familiarity with compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and local laws.
• Experience managing USAID-funded contracts is strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising large teams and ensuring a high level of quality and compliance in their work is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.