EngenderHealth is a global health non-profit organization with expertise in family planning, sexual and reproductive health, maternal health, gender equality, and gender-based violence prevention and response. We partner with host country governments to expand access to high-quality health services for their populations and support data-driven policy decisions. We collaborate with local civil society organizations to prioritize health, reproductive rights, and inclusive systems and services. We bring more than 50 years of experience working in some of the most disadvantaged and underserved communities across more than 100 countries. Today, we have a presence in 13 countries in Africa and Asia, where we have deep, long-standing connections with local organizations, government institutions, and healthcare providers.
EngenderHealth is recruiting qualified candidates for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded program in Cote d’Ivoire. Through a consortium of partners led by EngenderHealth, this program will improve access and quality of care for the most vulnerable populations – women and children – across multiple service entry points and the continuum of care. This includes strengthening the capacity of health providers to deliver integrated primary healthcare services, that meet the needs of people as closely as possible to where they are located.
This position is contingent upon award.
Please apply directly on our website: https://www.engenderhealth.org/about/work-with-us/careers. Your application is incomplete until you do so.
TITLE:
Monitoring Evaluation Learning and Knowledge Management (MEL KM) Director
LOCATION:
Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
PROJECT:
Cote d’Ivoire Strengthening Primary Health Care Activity
REPORTS TO:
Chief of Party
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Regular full time.
Job Summary
Working under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP), the MEL/KM Director will provide technical leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all project MEL and KM activities under the anticipated Cote d’Ivoire Strengthening Primary Health Care Activity. The MEL/KM Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of all project MEL activities, including regular performance monitoring and reporting, the development of the Project Management Plan (PMP), and any special studies or operational research. The MEL/KM Director will be responsible for monitoring sub-awardees’ progress towards agreed milestones and (if applicable) providing MEL capacity-building support. The MEL/KM Director will also serve a key role in guiding the host country government, regional bodies, and implementing partners through the process of using evidence to inform policy decisions and practice guidelines and strengthening MEL capacities.
On the KM side, the MEL/KM Director will lead both internal (project) KM functions, such as “Pause and Reflect” sessions, as well as external KM functions, such as supporting the advancement of regional knowledge sharing and policy coordination using existing platforms. Further, the MEL/KM Director will be responsible for documenting and disseminating project successes and challenges to USAID and other key stakeholders and (where practical and feasible) facilitating learning events.
Essential Functions
Lead the design and implementation of the project’s MEL and KM activities, consistent with project goals and objectives and USAID requirements. Serve in a key role in guiding host country government and regional bodies through the process of using evidence to inform policy decisions and best practices. (If applicable) provide monitoring oversight to sub-grantees/sub-awardees. (If applicable) Provide capacity strengthening assistance in MEL to local sub-grantees/sub-awardees, other health system actors, regional bodies, and/or host country governments. Leverage existing platforms, support and advance country-wide knowledge sharing and policy coordination. Lead the project team to develop and implement the project’s PMP in coordination with the COP, DCOP, other technical staff, partners, and other relevant stakeholders. Lead the project team in preparing quarterly and annual reports for submission to USAID. Lead the development of any special studies or operational research in accordance with international standards and EngenderHealth’s Standard Operating Procedures. Support routine annual work planning and oversee target-setting. Ensure that reporting on all program indicators is carried out accurately and in a timely manner. Use data to inform adaptive management and project decision-making. In collaboration with other Key Personnel, organize “Pause and Reflect” sessions for the project. Where practical and feasible, facilitate learning events with host country government, regional bodies, and external partners. Promote and disseminate program results, lessons learned, and success stories through various fora (e.g., national and international conferences, technical briefs, peer-reviewed publications).
Must possess the following requirements.
Master’s degree (or higher) in public health, demography, epidemiology, biostatistics, social science, or related field. Minimum of seven years experience performing MEL and knowledge management functions for international health projects. Demonstrated experience working with complex, large-scale USAID programs, including knowledge of USAID’s reporting requirements. Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, data analysis, and report writing. Strong technical and analytical skills, including the ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data using one or more statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, Stata, SAS). Familiarity with coordination and knowledge-sharing platforms in Cote d’Ivoire and/or the greater West Africa region. Excellent analytical skills coupled with proven ability to display data as appropriate for different audiences. Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID, host country governments, program partners, and representatives from other key stakeholders. Demonstrated experience with PMP development and implementation. Fluency in French and proficiency in English required.
Essential Soft Skills
Committed to EngenderHealth’s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop the capacity of MEL staff. Excellent skills in facilitation, team building, strategic thinking, and coordination. Excellent communication and writing skills, as well as negotiation and management skills. Proven ability to multi-task, work independently, and maintain professional flexibility and adaptability.
Preferred Skills, Abilities, And Functions
Able to work and travel within the project implementation regions (up to 30% time). Fluency in English preferred. Cote d’Ivoire nationals, especially women and individuals from other under-represented populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.
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