UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CO., LLC
URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.
Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, especially among underserved populations.
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Division & Project Overview
URC is seeking an experienced candidate for Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (DMEL) to lead all M&E activities for the anticipated USAID/Tanzania Comprehensive Community Cascade for Epidemic Control Among Key and Vulnerable Population (CCC-KVP). The overall goal of this project is to “support an integrated community platform of services for KVP to reduce new HIV infections and sustainably improve the quality of life for PLHIV.” The CCC-KVP project will focus on increasing demand for and use of HIV and gender-based violence prevention and family planning services for KVP and PLHIV, working with and through community-based stakeholders, sub-national Government of Tanzania authorities, health facilities, KVP, and PLHIV to reduce new HIV infections, improve the quality of life for PLHIV, and improve other reproductive health outcomes. Additionally, the CCC-KVP will further strengthen capacity of local partners as they transition to receive and independently manage funds from the USG. The CCC-KVP project will implement activities in Iringa, Njombe, Kilimanjaro, Tabora, Morogoro, Mbeya, Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Singida, Mtwara, Shinyanga, Manyara, Arusha, and Lindi.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning will be responsible for providing technical leadership, oversight and strategic direction for monitoring, evaluation and learning activities of the project to capture performance results in achieving the project’s objectives. S/he will work closely with the Chief of Party to ensure the reporting procedures and guidelines, and monitoring and evaluation system for reporting progress are in compliance with URC, USAID, and PEPFAR regulations. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide technical leadership in the development and implementation of overall monitoring and evaluation framework for project implementation in selected intervention areas
- Develop monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) systems that include appropriate indicators, baseline data, targets, and a plan to evaluate performance
- Ensure data quality within short timeframes and conduct regular data quality assessments
- Oversee the development and submission of timely, accurate and complete reporting
- Regularly review and update the activity’s M&E plan
- Work closely with the COP and USAID COR to identify potential areas for operations research questions
- Liaise with USAID, government partners, policy makers, and other key stakeholders to coordinate dissemination and application of results
- Establish close coordination with management of the project to harmonize and streamline collection and use of data for project activities and learning
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in public health, demography, sociology, epidemiology, biostatistics, psychology, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience with progressively more responsible roles managing M&E/CLA for projects of similar scope, including at least 5 years of M&E work at the supervisory level
- At least 5 years of experience with country-level programming in one or more of the following areas: HIV/AIDS, malaria, reproductive health, and/or infectious diseases
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools and requirements for PEPFAR programs required
- Demonstrated experience working in partnership with host governments, international donors, and implementing partners.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and effectively communicate results and impact to a variety of audiences; strong experience in developing, implementing, and disseminating a learning agenda
- Proven ability to work independently and with team members and partners at all levels
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically
- Excellent oral/written communication skills in English
- Ability to work and travel within Tanzania
Please note: this position is contingent upon securing award.
To Apply:
For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/careers.
You must upload your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter where indicated. Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed USAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well.
Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.