Job Description

A locally registered national membership umbrella body whose mission is to promote and support palliative care in Zimbabwe has a new opening for a suitably qualified person to fill in the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor for an anticipated TB grant. The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor position will be full-time and this role is for a proposal position and is contingent on award and funding. The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor will be responsible for designing and implementing systems to ensure appropriate tracking and assessment of all project activities. S/he will have primary responsibility of reporting on project outputs and outcomes and for
ensuring quality of MEL tools and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in strategic information and evaluation for the program
o Provide leadership in the development of Performance Monitoring Plans (PMP) in line with the MOHCC frameworks and USAID guidance.
o Lead the conceptualization and development of all systems to support and strengthen program implementation.
o Lead the development of budget for all activities in the PMP and monitor the budget to ensure delivery of outputs in a cost-efficient manner.
o Develop and implement performance standards and performance management/monitoring tools and efficiently manage to deliver the required outputs.
o Lead the development and implementation capacity building plans to improve capacity
Strategic Information and Evaluation Systems development and support
o Lead the program in the review, development and implementation of all strategic information and evaluation systems and processes to strengthen program implementation at all levels of the healthcare system
o Lead in data collection, management, analysis, and visualization software use, including MS Excel, DHIS2, Open Data Kit and SPSS
o Apply quantitative or mixed-method and analytical skills and ability to articulate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
o Work with the MOHCC, USAID and other partners to champion the development of tools to support community and site-level accurate documentation, aggregation, entry, reporting and utilization of data from primary data sources in line with the MOHCC HMIS guidelines.
o Lead the program in developing and deploying internal electronic systems, and developing the support package for electronic systems deployed within the MOHCC health system to ensure efficient collection, aggregation and dissemination of information.
o Lead the program to develop systems for strengthening review, analysis, and surveillance and other routine program data for evidence-based program planning and implementation at all levels of the health system.

Program Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation
o Lead the production on program performance, and on data processes, systems, and quality to support implementation at all levels of the health system
o Ensure timely collection, cleaning, verification and uploading of program data in prescribed databases; including DATIM
o Ensure timely and complete submission of routine reports, data requests, and responses to donor requests on performance, through managing internal timelines
o Lead the development and implementation of the data analysis plan and drive continuous critical sub-analyses, and ‘data mining’, of routine program indicators at all levels of the health system to identify key trends and bottlenecks in programs.
o Lead the development and implementation of tools to synthesize and visualize performance trends and key conclusions for audiences at all levels of the healthcare system, including HOSPAZ senior management and USAID
Knowledge Management, Learning and Adaptation
o Participate in strategic partnerships to integrate data sources and rigorously evaluate the impact and attribution of the program within the healthcare system
o Lead the generation of program evidence through structured deep dives, operations research, and implementation research within the program
o Lead and initiate the packaging of evidence for a range of stakeholders and showcasing of knowledge outputs in collaboration with MOHCC

Qualifications and Experience

 Bachelor's degree in statistics, social sciences, economics, or related field and minimum of 7 years' experience in Monitoring and Evaluation and/or Data management or Master's degree and minimum of 5 years' experience in the same fields.
 Demonstrable experience leading the design, development, and implementation of MELPs, performance monitoring plans, research agendas, and/or learning agendas, preferably for USAID-funded projects.
 Experience developing and managing learning and adaptation activities and complexity-aware monitoring activities for adaptive management is highly preferred, Demonstrable experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods (e.g., data collection, analysis, etc.).
 Experience with statistical analysis packages, qualitative analysis packages, and data visualization tools, Experience with data information systems, electronic data capture (including mobile technologies and solutions) and related data management processes.
 Experience strengthening the capacity of programmatic staff and stakeholders in MEL highly desirable, Experience with international development and donor-funded programs is desirable. Prior experience with USAID programs strongly preferred, Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
 Careful and precise, with excellent attention-to-detail, Strong interpersonal skills and ability to meet deadlines.

How to Apply

Candidates with demonstrated relevant knowledge, experience and skills must respond before 26 July 2024, attaching resumes not exceeding three (3) pages in length and a motivation letter to the following email address: [email protected]