Monitoring, Evaluation Learning Advisor at PATH

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall technical guidance and leadership on the implementation of the project monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Develop a performance monitoring plan covering activities to compile, analyze and present data for reporting of program progress and Establish baseline for indicators in the M&E plan using existing data sources and conduct special studies as needed.
• In collaboration with the Deputy Chief of Party, lead preparation of annual work plans, quarterly reports and other deliverables
• Develop suitable dissemination materials for sharing project related
• Support operationalization of the M&E Plan by developing and managing an M&E system to serve as a repository of all project related M&E
• Maintain and update the M&E system on an ongoing basis and generate needed reports to meet donor and other stakeholder
• Lead implementation of assessments, establish, oversee data cleaning and entry procedures as per standard M&E practice at PATH and consolidate lessons learned.
• Oversee data collection and monitoring activities at the target counties by the
• Lead technical assistance to strengthen the government health information systems in capturing needed data to inform indicators and implementation processes.
• Manage in-country communication with the third party evaluator of the project to ensure coordination and active exchange of data and learnings.

Required Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in monitoring and evaluation, health informatics, public health, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience and demonstrated skills in monitoring and evaluation of health and related
• At least 5 years M&E experience with donor-funded projects is required, preferably for USAID.
• Experience in successfully managing and implementing the monitoring and evaluation of health programs in developing countries
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of either Tableau software or SPSS required
• Experience in providing technical assistance and conducting capacity building activities in relation to monitoring and evaluation 
• Experience in managing and supervising a monitoring and evaluation team of data collectors and program officers
• Demonstrated understanding of and familiarity with a range of applied research and monitoring and evaluation approaches including health information and data management
• Proven ability to motivate and mentor staff and create a positive team
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, capacity to analyze data, monitor progress, and recommend necessary recourse for maximizing program progress and impact.
• Ability to oversee data collection at various levels to ensure accuracy and clarity of data interpretations.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Ability to facilitate results oriented discussions with stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of Swahili an asset.
• Experience in Kenya is strongly preferred.
• USAID cooperative agreement management experience highly preferred.
• Ability to travel in-country as necessary; limited international travel expected.