Chemonics Senior monitoring, evaluation, and learning advisor Jobs in Uganda

Chemonics Senior monitoring, evaluation, and learning advisor Jobs in Uganda

Closing date: 09 Oct 2019

Chemonics seeks a senior monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) advisor for USAID’s Social and Behavior Change for Transformation (SBC4T) activity based in Kampala, Uganda.

The purpose of SBC4T is to improve the ability of individuals, households, and communities to adopt priority behaviors through social and behavior change (SBC), which will in turn transform households, communities, and systems for improved health and development outcomes.

The senior MEL advisor will finalize and oversee implementation of all research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (RMEL) activities and design and populate the RMEL system.

He or she will be responsible for all RMEL activities associated with SBC4T and for creating a strong evidence base to demonstrate the activity’s results and achievements.

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

Oversee all research, monitoring, evaluation, learning, and quality assurance/continuous quality improvement of SBC activity design, coordination, and implementation

Ensure effective bi-directional communication and learning between the activity and service delivery implementing partners

Manage the research program for SBC4T

Coordinate the development and implementation of the activity monitoring, evaluation and learning plan and corresponding monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems

Support other USAID service delivery

implementing partners in developing, training, and applying new and proven approaches to MEL in SBC

Train staff and partners on RMEL system operations, collection methods, and tools

Create indicators, perform data analyses, conduct research, and develop reports and project communications products

Plan for and supervise intermittent performance evaluations, collect and disseminate lessons learned, and share successes during project implementation

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics research methods, or any behavioral science related to SBC research, monitoring, and evaluation

Minimum of 10 years of experience working in M&E for large health programs

Qualitative and quantitative analytic skills coupled with proven ability in using visuals such as graphs, charts, maps, and geographic information systems required

In-depth understanding of how to design and implement M&E systems for complex donor-funded activities of similar size and scope as SBC4T

Demonstrated experience tracking performance against program objectives, reporting on outcomes, and analyzing data to contribute to continual adaptive management of implementation

Previous experience reporting to USAID

Experience working in Uganda required

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Excellent English communication and writing skills

How to Apply:

Application instructions

Please apply through https://ghdrecruit.formstack.com/forms/sbc4tlive. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics Senior monitoring, evaluation, and learning advisor Jobs in Uganda