Organization: FHI 360
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 08 Jun 2015
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today"s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:**Senior Technical Officer**
Project Description:
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) based in Washington DC for the USAID-funded project, Linkages across the Continuum of HIV Services for Key Populations Affected by HIV (LINKAGES), under the President"s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program. LINKAGES is implemented by FHI 360 in partnership with Pact, IntraHealth and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and conducts a range of activities to reduce HIV transmission among key populations (KP) — sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgender persons and people who inject drugs — and improve their enrollment and retention in care and treatment across the HIV cascade.
Suitably qualified candidates openly living with HIV and/or who are representative of the key populations affected by HIV are also actively encouraged to apply.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
The Senior Technical Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation will work closely with the Sr. Technical Advisor for Strategic Information and support work in the area of monitoring and evaluation. The M&E portfolio covers development of comprehensive M&E plans, establishment of robust program monitoring and evaluation systems at the project, program and site levels. The incumbent should possess experience relevant to planning and implementing M&E activities. Responsibilities include:
- Provide scientific and technical support in the area of M&E plans and systems
- Provide technical leadership in the development of programmatic monitoring and project level data management tools
- Provide technical assistance on activities related to surveillance, mapping and size estimation
- Provide M&E related technical assistance to over five country programs
- Assist with the development of guidelines and tools for M&E data collection and reporting by sub-grantees and in country implementing partners
- Compile M&E data at a project level for inclusion in the project semi-annual and other reports
- Develop data collection and reporting forms for country program M&E data as needed
- Assist with the development of research agency and consultant contracts
- Develop budgets for special projects with input from technical monitors
- Assist review and/or write protocols, papers, reports and ensure their accuracy and appropriateness
- Represent the project at national and international meetings
Qualifications:
- MS/MA in relevant field and 8+ years of experience planning and implementing M&E systems in developing countries (at least one of the following regions preferred: Asia, Africa and Latin America and Caribbean)
- Experience in one of the following technical areas (program monitoring, surveillance, mapping or size estimation)
- Experience in providing M&E support to programs working with key populations including one or more of the following: sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgender persons and people who inject drugs
- Experience in developing and implementing M&E activities that incorporate human rights considerations
- Ability to work independently with initiative and flexibility to manage high volume work flow and concurrent activities/deliverables
- Relevant computer software skills, including statistical analysis and preferably, mapping/GIS programs
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally as needed, including travel to developing countries
- Consultant management experience desired
- Fluency in French desired
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360"s Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
How to apply:
https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/15680/senior-technical-officer/job
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