Job Description

Zimbabwe AIDS Preventing Project Trust is inviting suitably qualified person to work as MER Officer at its SPACE for OVC Program in Gutu District, Masvingo in the following disciplines:

MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING OFFICER- Gutu (1 post)

Reporting to Programme Coordinator
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer (MER) will monitor and report on SPACE for
OVC Program results in Gutu district. The incumbent will work towards strengthening monitoring
and information management systems to empower sites to use data for decision making.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY SPECIFIC DUTIES:
• Lead in developing and revising data collection tools for the program
• Conduct monthly data collation, assessments across the districts
• Technically strengthening existing M&E systems in the district, including timely data entry and training project staff and community cadres on program indicators.
• Identifying data flow gaps and facilitate the development of a robust M&E - related capacities at site level to ensure high quality data is collected.
• Undertake routine data assessments to establish key programme variables and disaggregate them by potential programme confounders.
• Monitoring the use of quality real-time data collection and site support using digital tools.
• Integrates data analysis, reflection and interpretation and use with ongoing program activities
• Assist in identification, documentation and sharing of lessons, most significant change stories and best practices
• Work with project thematic officers to prepare monthly and quarterly programmatic performance reports in consultation with key stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of activities according to MER Detailed Implementation Plan

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS
• A degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Public Health, Developmental Studies or Social Sciences is desirable.
• Minimum of three years of substantial Monitoring and Evaluation experience in OVC and or HIV programs;
• Proficiency in utilization of relevant software applications (excel, SPSS, STATA or EPIINFO);
• Have good analytical skills in using statistical data analysis software (SPSS, STATA or EPIINFO);
• Excellent communication, conceptual and presentation skills; knowledge of PEPFAR funded OVC program indicators donor programs and practices desirable;

How to Apply

Deadline and Application procedures
Submit Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates (clearly stating your contact number, location, age, sex) and application letter via e-mail to: [email protected]. The deadline for all applications is 07 March 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.