Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Job Vacancy at Intra Health International in Dar es Salaam Tanzania 2013
Job Title:Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Closing Date: Thursday, 31 January 2013
IntraHealth International
Plot 3, Block B, Mikocheni – Side B
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: 0.11.078.736.2716
For over 30 years, in more than 90 countries, IntraHealth International has empowered health workers to better serve communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health care challenges by improving health worker performance, strengthening health systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships.
In collaboration with governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private-sector organizations around the world, IntraHealth champions the needs and contributions of health workers—from doctors and nurses to community health workers to health facility managers—and works to ensure they have the tools, supplies, information, training, and support they need to provide communities they serve with the best possible opportunity for health and well-being.
IntraHealth International is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to be based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will ensure the continuous monitoring of program progress in close collaboration with the Government of Tanzania, USAID, and other implementing partners. S/he is responsible for designing and implementing program M&E activities and developing the capacity of various stakeholders in data collection, analysis, reporting, and evaluation. Liaising with the US based M&E team, the M&E Specialist will identify and evaluate best practices and state-of-the-art approaches for the program, and disseminate overall results to project stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
# Design the monitoring and evaluation framework for the project.
# Research, compile, write, and submit information for project reports requirements and other internal and external communications and management documents.
# Complete data analysis and reports; enter and analyze quantitative and qualitative data according to the needs of the team and project stakeholders.
# Ensure project staff buy-in and adherence to M&E framework
# Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, qualitative and quantitative analyses based on results to assist project in adjusting program activities.
# Investigate, create, and develop new methods and technologies to aid project advancement.
# Design and implement any special studies and operation research required by the Project.
# Collect and disseminate best practices and lessons learned from the project.
# Update program communications materials periodically.
# Prepare routine reports, presentations, brochures, project summary sheets, newsletters, highlights and other publications as required by the project.
Master’s Degree or higher in Statistics or other related fields, or a Bachelor’s in Statistics with at least 10 years experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, preferably in the field of Social Work or Community Development. Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques, procedures, and protocols, with 5 or more years of proven M&E experience. Experience working on M&E for USG funded projects. Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis and data management. Experience in questionnaire development (including testing for reliability and validity).
# Strong writing skills with the ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
# Demonstrated skill and effectiveness in communicating with others, particularly research and evaluation staff members (domestic and international).
# Proficiency in English required, proficieny in Kiswahili highly desirable.
How to apply:
This position requires USAID funding and approval. Please submit a Biodata Form (AID 1420) along with your CV application to www.intrahealth.org; the biodata form can be downloaded from IntraHealth’s career page (http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers). Tanzanian candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
