Post:Evaluation and Operations Research Specialist
Job-from mothers2mothers
Career categories: Monitoring and Evaluation
Country: South Africa
City: Cape Town
Organisation: mothers2mothers
Theme: HIV/Aids
Job years of experience: 5-10 years
Job type: Job
Purpose: Working across the organisation, accountable for conceptualizing, planning and implementing activities related to programme evaluations and operational research (E&OR). Responsible for the technical oversight and strategic leadership of Evaluation and Operations research activities at mothers2mothers consistent with international best practices. The E&OR Specialist reports to the Senior Technical Advisor M&E and is based at m2m Head Office in Cape Town with opportunities for international travel (approximately 30%).
1.Oversight of Program Evaluations and Operational Research Studies
•Oversees development and implementation of m2m E/OR studies and projects
•Manages interdisciplinary project teams, staff and short term consultants to achieve E/OR activities, including capacity building through training and ongoing support
•Provides leadership on all aspects of studies from protocol development, data collection, data management and analyses, development and dissemination of findings through oral presentations and written reports
•Prepares research for peer-reviewed publication
•Liaises with internal and external review committees regarding E/OR studies and implementation
2.Advancement of m2m evaluation and operational research(E/OR) priorities
•Conceptualizes research ideas and priorities for funding opportunities
•Contributes to partnership/relationship development with universities and other external research bodies
•Advises on evaluation of routine and new programmatic activities and other organization evaluation needs
•Identifies, review and advises on research funding opportunities
•Develops annual E&OR work plan and budget
3.Co-ordinates and oversees programme evaluations and OR in all countries, including:
•Liaises with country teams on E/OR planning and co-ordination with stakeholders
•Develops E/OR concept papers and protocols
•Ensures methodologically sound study design & analysis, coordinating report writing & supporting dissemination
Contributes to other interdisciplinary initiatives and assignments in support of m2m E/OR
Qualifications and Experience:
•Master’s Degree in public health/related field with specialisation in Program Evaluation, Research or Epidemiology; Ph.D. advantageous
•Minimum 5 years’ work experience developing & implementing HIV M&E systems/ research in resource constrained country contexts
•Experience working on project evaluation and operations research in an NGOs environment
•Relevant experience collaborating with academic institutions, donor agencies, host governments & civil society in sub-Saharan Africa
Competencies Required
•Proven leadership, management, co-ordination & teamwork skills
•Excellent English communication skills & interpersonal skills
•Strong quantitative & analytical skills, including the ability to manage, analyse and interpret data & present findings tailored to both technical & general audiences
•Advanced skills in MS Office applications & use of statistical software programmes for quantitative analysis (SPSS preferred)
•Other languages relevant to m2m’s programmes advantageous
•Passionate commitment to make a difference in the lives of women and children
Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies. How to apply:
How to apply:
Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae to Action Appointments before 10th May 2013 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za
Job ID: #572687
Closing date: 10 May 2013
