Manager Programme Evaluation at Genesis Analytics

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The Manager: Programme Evaluation is a senior-level position within the organisation. The main purpose of the job is to support the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation workstream within the health practice. In addition to having considerable experience in project management, the Manager Programme Evaluation should have demonstrable knowledge, experience and understanding of results-based monitoring and evaluation theory, theories of change, and logical frameworks (logframes). You have had sound experience in designing, conducting and disseminating non-experimental, quasi-experimental and experimental quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods evaluations. You should understand management consulting and be able to respond appropriately to Request for Proposals (RFPs) or Terms of Reference (TORs). Ideally, you will have led/participated in evaluations of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Global Fund and UN organisations.

The work will be delivered through:

• Well-managed consulting projects
• Designing, conducting and disseminating robust programme evaluations
• Ensuring effective working relationships within teams and with clients
• Growing the client base through developing a network of appropriate relationships

Requirements

KEY INITIATIVES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Manage projects, generate sound advice and provide quality assistance to clients - use skills and experience to break down difficult problems into tractable component parts and identify practical ways to resolve each component.
• Support project teams in formulating evidence-informed and results-based theories of change, logframes and M&E Plans in preparation for performance monitoring and evaluations
• Use appropriate evaluation theory to design and develop non-experimental, quasi-experimental and experimental quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods evaluation protocols, including relevant evaluation matrices
• Develop, pilot and refine monitoring and evaluation data collection tools and lead on collecting, analysing, synthesizing and reporting high-quality data.
• Lead on applying for and obtaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) ethics approval
• Work with key stakeholders to review and monitor project-based evaluation and learning plans.
• Review the inputs of and mentor junior consultants, and ensure all project staff has a clear understanding of project results frameworks. Promote peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing and application
• Prepare clearly thought-out and logically written project documents (including M&E Plans, research and evaluation design plans, logic models, data collection and data analysis plans and final reports) and proposals using MS Word and MS PowerPoint with minimal revisions from the supervisor.
• Undertake new business development - producing proposals and marketing Genesis Analytics to selected clients and contribute research and evaluation components to technical proposals.
• Interact and negotiate with clients
• Build company intellectual property
• Keep abreast of industry developments

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Strong academic background – Minimum of a Masters degree in an analytical field of study. Preference for Public Health, Epidemiology, Economics, International Development, Statistics or related disciplines.
• 5-7 years of management consulting experience and a passion for consulting
• Desirable: Relevant experience includes public health research, evaluation, learning, knowledge management, health systems strengthening, AGYW, HIV prevention, SRHR, and behavioural sciences (SBCC)
• Demonstrable experience in identifying theoretical/conceptual frameworks within which to embed design results-based implementation and results monitoring that support responsive and adaptive programme management.
• Strong research, analytical and lateral thought processes. Demonstrated understanding and application of programme evaluation theory and practice, from developing/ updating theories of change and logframes) to preparing for, and evaluating, complex programmes/systems (contribution analysis, most significant change, etc.)
• Excellent English communication and writing skills – ability to communicate at all levels
• Entrepreneurial in nature - proactive self-starter who is able to be assertive. A confident networker with strong relationship management skills
• Ability to work as part of a multicultural team - build teams and foster collaboration to achieve project goals, meet milestones and produce high-quality deliverables
• High level of organisation, attention to detail, professionalism and reliability.
• Ability to prioritise and manage work in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects and work streams with competing time/ resource demands.
• Highly numerate. Strong knowledge of quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods M&E, research methodologies, and results synthesis, evaluation and presentation of data analysis for various audiences
• Advanced PC literacy (MS and Google Suite, SPSS, NVivo, etc.)
• Required: Proficiency in STATA
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally, COVID-19 permitting