FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist in Maputo, Mozambique.
Additional Responsibilities:
The M&E Specialist will responsible for managing the monitoring and evaluation system for the overall project and advising project partners in M&E issues. S/He will coordinate the development and implementation of M&E plans and training of partners; identify technical assistance needs and training resources as appropriate and manage the SFCS management information system. This position will report to the Project Director.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Fulfill all internal project M&E requirements, including the preparation of data for project reporting requirements
• Identify technical assistance needs and training resources as appropriate
• Train and advices project partners in M&E issues
• Coordinate the development and implementation of grantee M&E
• responsible for providing tools, training and support to monitor implementation of grantees and ensure the quality of their PEPFAR reporting
• Assure all activities are conducted within the scope of the project budget
The goal of SFCS-OVC is to reduce the socio-economic impact of HIV/AIDS on OVC and their caregivers in Mozambique. The overall objective is to enhance the capacity of families and communities to support, protect, and care for OVC and caregivers
Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline
• Applied skills in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluating activities and formative or operations research for integrated OVC and HIV/AIDS or related programs in developing countries.
• S/he must have a firm command of M&E issues related to populations of special interest (e.g. orphans, PLWA, high-risk groups, mothers and children).
• The M&E Specialist must have demonstrable analytical skills and experiences to identify and evaluate best practices and state-of-the art approaches to be utilized by the project.
• S/he must have strong writing and organizational skills for reporting on program and study results.
• Experience working in monitoring and evaluation in a program setting
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and PEPFAR indicators
• Experience working with and reporting results to USAID and familiarity with USAID M&E reporting requirements is strongly encouraged
• Strong English and Portuguese skills required.
• Applied skills in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluating activities and formative or operations research for integrated OVC and HIV/AIDS or related programs in developing countries.
• S/he must have a firm command of M&E issues related to populations of special interest (e.g. orphans, PLWA, high-risk groups, mothers and children).
• The M&E Specialist must have demonstrable analytical skills and experiences to identify and evaluate best practices and state-of-the art approaches to be utilized by the project.
• S/he must have strong writing and organizational skills for reporting on program and study results.
• Experience working in monitoring and evaluation in a program setting
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and PEPFAR indicators
• Experience working with and reporting results to USAID and familiarity with USAID M&E reporting requirements is strongly encouraged
• Strong English and Portuguese skills required.
• Knowledge of and experience with the design, management and implementation of OVC programs.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the socio-economic and political situation in Mozambique and the ethical issues surrounding OVC programming.
• Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative as well as project results.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the socio-economic and political situation in Mozambique and the ethical issues surrounding OVC programming.
• Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative as well as project results.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careersorthrough the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary
requirements. Please specify source in your application.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
