Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor (Sierra Leone)

Job Summary

FHI 360 seeks a Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor to be responsible for the overall management and technical oversight of the monitoring, evaluation, adaptive learning, and any research efforts of SIHSA project. They will provide technical support and guidance to MEL and technical staff for planning and implementing MEL activities within the anticipated project. The incumbent shall develop monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems that align with existing Sierra Leone data reporting systems, such as DHIS2, as well as with data reporting systems used by USAID. The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor will lead the development of the AMELP, oversee selection of appropriate SIHSA activity indicators, baseline data, targets, and preparation of a plan to evaluate activity performance and produce timely, accurate and complete reporting, ensuring MEL activities are on track with work plans, and with technical expertise informing project implementation. They will oversee project timelines and budgets and assist in the development of donor reports and presentations.

This position is contingent on donor funding.

Accountabilities

Technical Requirements:

Lead the development of the AMELP, oversee selection of appropriate SIHSA activity indicators, baseline data, targets, and preparation of a plan to evaluate activity performance and produce timely, accurate and complete reporting

Lead the development of the monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems that align with existing Sierra Leone data reporting systems, such as DHIS2, as well as with data reporting systems used by USAID.

Provides input to senior technical leadership on national guidelines and normative policies for MEL

Lead the analysis and use of data from routine information systems and special surveys to influence the design and scope of the project

Provide leadership in development of technically excellent knowledge translation products, such as abstracts, papers, briefs, webinars, presentations

Networks with key internal personnel.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Project Design Implementation:

Provide technical leadership in design, development, planning, implementation; and capacity- building of the MEL plan for the project within the given resource and financial constraintsLeads the day to day technical and operational activities of the MEL component of the project Monitors staff members’ LOE (Level of Effort) needs to ensure adequate coverage of resourcesCoordinates requests from CO (Country Office) for technical assistance.

Maintains a constructive dialogue and technical exchange with other members of the project team, field counterparts including government, USAID, other donors, and technical staff members of implementing partners.

Ensures implementation of the MEL aspect of the project is consistent with best practices and meet client / funder contractual obligations.

Supervise junior technical staff members, sub-contractors, and others implementing technical project work.

Functions at the advisor capacity with oversight of technical project administrative and finance compliance, technical deliverables, and team management (Includes projects and consultants).

Develops tools for the design and implementation of the MEL component of the project.

Business Development and Client/Funder Support:

Develops and maintains relationships with potential clients / funders, partners, peers, etc. to develop new business.

Participate in business development meetings with partners/clients.

Participate in client / funder meetings and provide technical input. Draft sponsor reports and presentations.

Represents the organization and / or Institute to external entities at professional meetings and conferences.

Maintains collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs (non governmental organizations) and consistently maintained and viewed as a knowledgeable resource in their technical area.

Continually maintains a dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff members of implementing partners.

Participate in client / funder meetings and draft reports/presentations.

Partner/Sub-Award Management:

POC (Point of Contact) with Prime partner for MEL component of the project.

Capacity Building, Training and Supervision:

Develops and implements technical training and capacity building interventions for project team, other implementing partners, and government.

Identifies strategies to address training gaps.

Operations Management:

Manages the processes, services, planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling of all technical resources for a project(Finance, HR, IT).

Project/Program Reporting:

Drafts sponsor financial and technical reports.

Collates and uploads output and deliverables data to sponsor data systems. Prepares and delivers presentations to sponsors on progress.

Helps in the development and review of work plans.

Creates technical content, owning the content, true experts at an advanced level (maybe the most senior technical person).

Serves as the primary author for technical deliverables (e.g., reports, presentations, manuscripts).

Gathers and aggregates data to provide a summary / high level overview.

Quality Assurance:

Ensures technical deliverables are consistent with best practices in the and meet client / funder contractual obligations

Identifies areas for improved efficiency or effectiveness within prescribed parameters, and institutes enhancements to procedures.

Applied Knowledge & Skills

Experience with maternal, newborn and child health, family planning, reproductive health, adolescent health, and malaria is preferred;

Experience in collecting, analyzing, and managing donor-funded project data for health projects is required

Ensures appropriate and timely technical support for field projects.

Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels. Conducts routine coordination with employees and consultants, on-site and in the field.

Strong knowledge and skills in a specific technical area/function and general understanding of concepts and principles of related technical areas/functions.

Solid knowledge of standards for the technical area/field, operational processes and procedures, work, and task flow.

Has the ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.

Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.

Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).

Ability to manage their own work to job and performance standards.

Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English

Education

Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.

Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience

Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience in technical implementation of large projects and/or programs – may manage activities of lower-level staff, however, main function is individual contributor.

Documented experience providing technical assistance, capacity building and business development in the specific technical domain.

Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.

International or Domestic (US) Program Development or Program management preferred.

Typical Physical Demands

Typical office environment.

Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift 5 - 25 lbs.

Technology to be Used

Personal Computer, Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype/TEAMS, e- mail), office telephone, cell phone and printer/copier.

Travel Requirements:

10% - 25%

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