Mozambique: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Director – Mozambique

Abt Associates, a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the field of international development, seeks qualified candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded Clinical HIV/AIDS Services Strengthening project in Mozambique. The objective of the program is to reduce HIV transmission and mitigate the impact of the HIV epidemic through improved service delivery, community linkages, and health system strengthening. Successful candidates will be proficient in Portuguese, have a proven record of leading large teams in multiple sites to achieve results.

The RME Director will be responsible for creating and managing the M&E database, systematically collecting, analyzing and presenting program data for program staff, partners, donors and for preparing monthly and quarterly program indicator reports. The MRE Director will contribute to the project’s information management by advising on the planning, design, and strengthening of program M&E systems at different levels. This position is contingent upon a successful contract award to Abt Associates.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

·Set-up and maintain a comprehensive and effective Monitoring & Evaluation database and physical files for all program areas.

·Design and develop monitoring and evaluation plans, formats and reporting systems across program areas.

·Design and oversee formative and operational research.

·Provide routine analysis to enable staff and management to monitor program performance and systems strengthening.

·Coordinate quarterly, semi-annual, and annual data analysis and reporting for all the program indicators.

·Maintain up to date accurate source documents for all program indicators.

·Synthesize and analyze data for summary and program reports on M&E findings.

·Manage day-to-day operations of the M&E data collection, data entry, filing analysis and reporting

·Produce a variety of written documents, presentations and visual representation of data

·Assist program teams to identify performance Indicators which will demonstrate project outputs, outcomes and impact

·Collect/collate and analyze performance indicator data

·Assist with evaluations and assessments

·Review and improve the M&E system in close collaboration with the program team

·Monitor implementation of the program to support effective use of resources

·Other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

· Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or other relevant field.

· 10 years of relevant professional experience in designing and implementing M&E activities and special studies for complex service delivery programs.

· Experience with M&E work in HIV/AIDS, primary health care, and nutrition desired

· Demonstrated expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods; firm command of M&E issues with respect to improvements in service delivery.

· Demonstrable analytical skills to measure the health impact of the project’s activities.

· Experience with capacity building.

· Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, initiative, good judgment, and problem-solving abilities.

· Advanced written/oral skills in English; fluent in Portuguese

· Computer literacy (MS Word, Statistical Software)

Minimum Qualifications

· MA/MBA with 7 - 10 years of experience OR PhD with 4 - 6 years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

If interested in applying, please send your CV to MozambiqueJobs@abtassoc.com with the position title in the subject line.

If interested in applying, please send your CV to MozambiqueJobs@abtassoc.com with the position title in the subject line.