Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, ensure availability of safe abortion services and post-abortion care, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.
The Director of Research and Metrics is responsible for developing Pathfinder’s organizational strategy and framework for metrics and evaluation, as well as related policies, guidelines and standard procedures. S/he leads the RMU team to develop and implement a plan of work to provide technical leadership to Pathfinder technical and programs staff at Headquarters and in the field.
· Leads team of research and evaluation advisors to develop effective M&E plans, design and implement M&E systems, provide quality assurance for M&E activities, and contribute M&E plans for project proposals.
· Develops Pathfinder’s evaluation strategy and related policies, guidelines and standard procedures for monitoring and evaluating projects.
· Develops M&E training and other M&E resources and tools for Pathfinder staff at headquarters and in the field.
· Oversees and collaborates on the development of evaluations to assess the progress, effectiveness and impact of Pathfinder International’s activities and programs.
· Provides leadership to develop organization-wide indicators and collaborates with other Pathfinder staff to develop a database and system to monitor project performance and progress. Oversees the compilation, analysis and reporting of Pathfinder-wide programmatic data annually for use by Senior Management and in programmatic reports.
· Identifies programmatic success, challenges and lessons learned and ensures appropriate flow of information to the organization’s leadership.
· Manages RMU in collaboration with country and project offices on the design, implementation, analysis and dissemination of evaluation and operations research.
· Provides technical assistance and training in monitoring and evaluation to Pathfinder staff in the headquarters and field offices.
· Oversees Pathfinder internal project evaluations.
· Works with communications and technical staff to disseminate information and data on Pathfinder project and programs.
· Represents Pathfinder International in professional circles through attendance and presentations at meetings and conferences.
· Leads the RMU team’s work planning and reviews Unit progress.
· Participates in department management team, Expanded Leadership Team, and other Pathfinder mechanisms for managing organizational processes. Other duties as assigned by her/his supervisor.
· Advanced degree in demography, epidemiology, public health or other discipline relevant to international reproductive health. PhD preferred.
· Demonstrated technical expertise in such areas as program evaluation and operations research, including knowledge of statistical analysis and research design.
· Knowledgeable in the areas of sexual and reproductive health.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· At least 15 years’ experience and research accomplishments as demonstrated by publications or equivalent scientific contribution.
· Excellent management skills and a team player.
· Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
· Willing to travel internationally up to 30% of time.
· Excellent computer skills, knowledge of STATA, SPSS, EpiInfo, or comparable data analysis programs.
· Experience living and working in a developing country.Preferred Qualifications · Professional-level fluency in French.
Pathfinder International is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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