Director of Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor - University Research Co. in Arusha

Job Title: Director of Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor - Tanzania

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Various, Tanzania

Job Description:

Director of Monitoring and Evaluation- Tanzania
URC is currently seeking a Director of Monitoring and Evaluation for a USAID Community Care and Social Services Systems Strengthening Project. This project will focus on HIV and the social development challenges that are further exacerbated by this epidemic. Each year, an estimated 86,000 people die of AIDS-related illnesses resulting in more than 1.2 million children left orphaned and vulnerable.
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Ensure the establishment and implementation of an effective and efficient system to monitor progress, impacts and successes of project activities and performance at all levels.
· Develop, manage and implement the project’s M&E systems, including relevant performance indicators, baselines, and annual targets and ensures compliance to USAID requirements.
· Regularly review and update the project’s M&E plan.
· Provide technical leadership in the development and implementation of overall monitoring and evaluation framework for project implementation in selected intervention areas.
· Support improved data collection, analysis and use of key health indicators by the MOH and local partners, for timely and effective decision making and planning.
· Train community staff in data collection, analysis and use.
· Design and oversee the collection of data required to improve service delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:
· Must have a Master’s in Public Health.
· At least 7 years of experience in design, monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge management for health sector projects with a background.
· Experience monitoring USG-funded projects and knowledge of USAID health sector reporting indicators preferred.
· Demonstrated experience with research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, and establishing M&E systems in developing countries.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relevant computer software skills with proficiency in Excel and other data management systems.
· Required to have strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentations skills in Swahili and English.
· Be familiar with USAID or other USG administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems as required when managing a USAID-funded contract.
· Demonstrated ability to foster team work and to work as a team member.
· Local nationals are encouraged to apply.
Organization Description:
University Research Co., LLC (URC) University Research Co., LLC where dedicated professionals provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. URC’s expertise centers on maternal, newborn, and child health; HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; nutrition and infant feeding; and vulnerable children and families. It approaches the challenges rising from these health areas through quality improvement, health system strengthening, behavior change and communication, and research and evaluation.
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Deadline: 23-05-2013

How to Apply:
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