Director Innovations, Research Monitoring and Evaluation – Non Profit( NGO / Inter-Governmental) Job Zimbabwe
Job Summary of the Director Innovations, Research Monitoring and Evaluation post
The Director will manage the M&E, research , monitoring and innovation of all project activities and results. The position is answerable to MCHIP/Zimbabwe Country Director and/or Deputy Country Director. The candidate will be based in Harare with up to 20% travel outside of Harare.
Description
Key functions will include:
Developing, implementing and updating the project’s Performance Monitoring Plan and supporting databases;
Compiling project results for regular reports to USAID, MCHIPHQ, MOHCW;
Working with MCHIP headquarters, the MOHCW and other project partners to design and test assessment, baseline survey, routine data collection, and action research protocols;
Conducting! supervising data entry, cleaning, analysis and write reports and manuscripts for presentation/publication;
Supervising baseline, formative and routine data collection;
Working closely with the MOHCW to ensure that key
MNCH indicators are being collected at all levels of the health system;
Ensuring data quality and teaching data quality self assessment techniques;
Developing the M&E capacity of project and partner staff;
Working closely with the SMT, local team, MCHIP HQ, and USAID to ensure that all aspects of program strategy, design, planning, implementation, and monitoring are technically sound and uphold the standards of good public health;
Supporting the conducting (scheduling, prepare for and facilitate, as needed) of periodic program planning and reviews.
Written and verbal fluency in English.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, with excellent MS Word, Excel and Power Point skills, and familiarity with database and statistical analysis packages commonly used in public health programs, e.g. SPSS, Access, Epi Info, STATA or others.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Public health professional with advanced degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
10+ years experience in the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
Formal training and prior experience in the Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting for Programs under USA ID funded programs.
Experience in programme evaluation and impact evaluation.
Experience in research and publication in peer reviewed journals, is an added advantage.
Ability to organize and work with teams to produce high quality project deliverables on time and according to budget.
Ability to steer a project based on M&E results.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, particularly as related to report writing and program presentations.
Interested applicants please submit application letter, complete with CVs and references,to:
Email: dorothy [at] mchipzim.org
OR
The Country Director
MCHIP Office
Suite 3, House West,
Westgate Shopping Complex,
Harare
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Closing date: 16 August 2013