Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor at Ipas Africa

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management and Analytics

•  Lead multi-phase high-level planning of Alliance programs, in support of the Alliance strategy and Theory of Change. Integrate organizational focus through measurement and consistent program reviews
•  Centrally monitor timelines, performance, and track major milestones against targets using suitable metrics, and provide updates and escalate issues to Senior Leadership, as needed
•  Identify areas of concern and ensure cost efficiency is achieved.

Communication and Relationship Building

•  Get significant program work done through cooperation with other Alliance units who have no direct reporting relationship to the position
•  Meet regularly with initiative project leads and department heads to understand initiative progress, anticipate potential roadblocks to value capture, and actively resolve challenges by serving as a thought partner to make decisions on day-to-day execution and raising relevant issues to the Senior Leadership Team for further action
•  Keep leadership apprised of all program elements including operations, deadlines, revisions, and financial status (as needed).
•  Communicate and cascade information to employees in a timely manner and actively participate in the success of cross-organizational programs and initiatives

Manage Staff

•  Oversee day to day responsibilities of Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator. Set clear goals and objectives for the team and use metrics to measure performance and hold team accountable
•  Motivate and encourage team; lead through change and adversity. Make decisions as needed and build consensus as appropriate
•  Monitor the welfare, morale and professional/career trajectory of the project team in order to ensure a healthy and supportive work environment
•  Provide coaching to improve performance and hold regular development discussions with direct reports. Recognize staff for their contributions

Issue identification and resolution

•  Engage in root cause analysis, often without prompting from the Senior Leadership Team or others, on issues and opportunities that could impact Ipas Africa Alliance’s strategic agenda
•  Confirm hypotheses through tactful and discrete engagement with the relevant parties
•  Develop alternative approaches to addressing the problem or opportunity

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

•  7+ years of managerial experience required, preferably in a public health, SRHR advocacy, or international setting
•  Formal project management training or certification highly desired
•  A passion for excellence, and a unique ability to build strong relationships
•  Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, good judgement and project management skills
•  First class organizational skills, with a strong ability to prioritize
•  Master’s degree in either public or global health and/or master’s degree in Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Business Administration, or any other related field.
•  Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
•  Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
•  Commitment to reproductive justice and social equity