Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at FHI 360

The M&E Specialist will play a lead role in the design and implementation of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan by developing appropriate indicators, implementing systems to safeguard the collection and management of program data, and recommending changes to annual work plans or data collection techniques as needed. The M&E Specialist also will train project staff and liaise with USAID/Zambia on M&E reporting requirements and program learning strategies.

This is a full-time position based in Lusaka, Zambia, for a duration of five years. Zambian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. Availability of the position is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360. The anticipated start time is Spring 2020.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the application of Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) principles to inform program implementation and management
• Refine the design of the program M&E system, clearly identifying the users and the utility of the data/information
• Refine M&E indicators and adapt M&E tools to meet program needs, which may include pre- and post- tests, focus group interview protocols, community survey tools, and baseline, mid-term, and end-line survey instruments
• Manage and safeguard data collection, train program staff, and supervise M&E activities of staff and sub-contractors
• Liaise with the USAID Mission on the design of M&E tools and on modifications to M&E systems
• Analyze all data collected and advise program management on needed program revisions
• Contribute to written performance reports for funder and other program deliverables
• Work with grantees to ensure accurate information flow, including guidance/support on grantee data collection, measurement, and reporting

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree or its international equivalent in social science, management, international development, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field; Master’s degree or its international equivalent preferred
• Minimum of eight (8) years of related work experience, with experience managing and executing monitoring and evaluation activities for donor-funded programs, including experience monitoring and evaluating policy reform and/or capacity development activities
• Demonstrated abilities in qualitative and quantitative M&E methodologies appropriate to complex change processes and capacity development, as well as in knowledge management and organizational learning
• Experience coordinating with governments, ministries, and/or local NGOs, as well as with local communities, in the design and implementation of surveys and other data collection techniques, including those that address capacity weaknesses, preferred
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to effectively use statistical analysis software such as STATA and SPSS
• Oral and written fluency in English

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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