Post:Monitoring and Evaluation Director, South Africa
Organization:Futures'
Location:Pretoria
multi-dimensional strategic information team to implement the monitoring and evaluation of
a large grants management and capacity development program.
Specific responsibilities include:
Qualifications and Experience
About Futures Group Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people's well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1374393445236
Organization:Futures'
Location:Pretoria
multi-dimensional strategic information team to implement the monitoring and evaluation of
a large grants management and capacity development program.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Lead the multi-partner monitoring and evaluation team, providing leadership and facilitation to the monitoring and evaluation strategic design and operationalization.
- Provide timely and high-quality ongoing technical assistance to team members
- Contribute to the refinement of the M&E framework and data system
- Accountability for standardized methodologies and tools in the areas of planning, monitoring and evaluation for development interventions with an aim to publish findings
- Assess the need for capacity strengthening at individual and institutional levels and identify appropriate means to address those needs such as training, peer support, performance improvement approaches, study tours, etc.
- Oversee the preparation of technical reports, operational plans, tools and materials needed to scale up and expand the grants management M&E approach. Provide technical assistance for the design and execution of special studies
- Assist to develop and disseminate reports and materials based on routine and non-routine data sources linked to decisions on HIV/AIDS program performance, priorities and future direction;
- Assist with the preparation of annual workplans, budgets and progress annual reports, identify the need for expert short term technical assistance and manage schedule of travel consistent with workplan;
- Liaise with other Directors on the internal, grantee and South Africa Government capacity needs
- Participate in relevant organizational research to develop new research questions in HIV prevention and other cross-cutting areas. Remain up-to-date with on developments and trends in the M&E environment.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Master's degree in public health, demography, biostatistics, statistics, or a related field; Minimum of 5 years of work experience managing data intensive programs in designing, monitoring and evaluation methodologies;
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative M&E data collection and analysis methods, including tracking outcome indicators;
- Knowledge of M&E issues with respect to system strengthening/capacity development and service delivery strengthening related to HIV/AIDS
- Experience in designing M&E methodologies and tools, and the ability to coach and train others in their use;
- Demonstrated Capacity Development experience and knowledge to provide support and guidance to program staff on design, monitoring and evaluation; Demonstrated experience in analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on M&E results so that lessons can be learned and incorporated into programming. Demonstrated capacity to coordinate and implement evaluations, including experience developing terms of reference, recruiting, training and managing a diverse team;
- In depth experience and understanding of South Africa's HIV and AIDS response and the workings of agencies such as USAID, CDC and PEPFAR and non-government foundations, and private sector organizations.
- Demonstrated strength in organizational leadership including overseeing the execution of multitask projects, interacting effectively in a multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral environment, and managing competing demands.
- Strong customer service ethos and proactive approach to service provision, as well as the ability to organize partnerships and maintain good relations with key partners.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and negotiating skills.
- Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of relevant HIV prevention evaluation literature.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
About Futures Group Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people's well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1374393445236
