FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Associate Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director.
FHI 360 is seeking applications for an Associate MEL Director for an anticipated USAID project in Tanzania, focused on improving reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) outcomes by increasing demand for and utilization of high-quality facility and community services. The Associate MEL Director will work under the leadership of the MEL Director for the monitoring, evaluation, and learning components of the project, including developing and managing the MEL Plan. The Associate MEL Director will provide critical coordination and management of MEL team members and ensure that MEL activities are conducted in a timely manner and up to technical standards. S/he will play an active role in overseeing MEL activities and outputs of sub-grantees. Together with the MEL Director, the Associate MEL Director will support quality assurance in all MEL activities throughout the program. S/he will collaborate with the program team to design operations research (OR) and oversee the implementation of OR projects as well as analysis, dissemination, and use to support program learning. The position will be based in Tanzania and will report to the MEL Director. Recruitment is contingent upon the successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.
Under the supervision of the MEL Director, the Associate MEL Director will have the following responsibilities:
Design and oversee the monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities of the project;
Work closely with the technical leads and government and national partners and stakeholders to co-design program MEL approaches, activities, and products. Ensure compatibility and coordination within the M&E framework, and consistency with national and donor requirements;
Provide support and management to the MEL team in the design, development, planning, and implementation of project evaluation activities. This includes the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention-linked research;
With MEL team and technical team, develop strategies and tools for monitoring of specific technical components;
Provide technical assistance, develop and set up systems for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet donor reporting requirements;
Work with the team to support Tanzania national HIS strengthening efforts;
Work with the team to ensure the successful implementation of a robust learning agenda for continuous learning, collaboration, and adaptation (CLA);
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;
Provide guidance to the MEL team to support dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned, and other program results to program partners, donors, Government of the Republic of Tanzania counterparts, and other key stakeholders.
Master's Degree or higher in monitoring and evaluation, public health, demography, health management, social science, biostatistics, statistics, or a related field required.
8+ years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation, and research efforts, with at least three years experience in a management position.
Experience leading MEL approaches within USG-funded projects, particularly maternal, newborn, and child health programs.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated expertise in rigorous quantitative and qualitative research and analytical methods
Strong background or formal training in evaluating international development programs such as but not limited to, Family Planning and Reproductive Health and/or Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills.
Experience in knowledge management and dissemination of research findings.
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies.
Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English and Swahili.
Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume workflow.
Experience using databases including DHIS2, electronic data collection tools (DHIS2 Tracker, CommCare, SurveyCTO).
Skills in data visualization and software (DHIS2, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.).
Strong skills using MS Excel Word, PowerPoint, and at least one data management software program (SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Atlas)