Analyst III: MOU Implementation & Data Alignment Advisor

Nakupuna Companies•Arlington, VA

19h

About The Position

Nakupuna Companies seeks an Analyst III: MOU Implementation & Data Alignment Advisor to join a team working under the Office of Program Planning and Evaluation (PPEV). PPEV serves as the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy’s (GHSD) central hub for data, strategy, and awards management, comprised of the Program Planning and Strategy Team (PPST) and the Data Analytics and Systems for Health (DASH) Team. PPEV advances the America First Global Health Strategy by promoting accountability, impact, and transparency through data collection, analysis, and use for evidence-informed decision-making, supported by high-quality data systems and interactive visualizations and tools. The office coordinates and integrates strategic planning, budget formulation, program design, and operational execution to align with Bureau priorities and ensure efficient implementation of business cycles. PPEV also leads award design and compliance processes, strengthens governance and standardization across programs, and monitors performance across the full data lifecycle. Through training, tools, guidance, and learning collaboratives, PPEV builds the capacity of country teams and headquarters staff to interpret and use data to drive program improvement, and supports global health diplomacy learning efforts and fosters collaboration across interagency and international partners.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to proactively identify and address challenges
Expertise in bilateral health programs implementation and oversight including a strong background in monitoring and evaluation, including metric measurement and review, particularly of malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, and/or emerging diseases
Experience integrating and analyzing data from multiple sources (program, surveillance, survey, modelled estimates)
Experience selecting priority datasets and indicators for audit and assessment to ensure indicator definitions and reporting flows are clear
Informing decision making on assessment and audit tools and technologies, such as purposive vs random sampling, digital and paper tools, and choosing appropriate variants
Ability to align corrective actions with data-driven insights for improved data quality and accuracy
Experience building a strong culture of high-quality data use and review in LMICs, including but not limited to SOPs and data management processes
Experience managing contracts, grants or foreign assistance including both budgeting and technical oversight, ideally with demonstrated experience in reducing costs and increasing efficiency
Experience more broadly with international health data, data quality improvement, and data triangulation with a focus on Maternal and Child Health, Malaria, TB, and emerging infectious diseases
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and report-writing skills
Capacity to work collaboratively with government, donor, and implementing partners
Strong oral communication and presentation skills
Experience in training and providing technical assistance to diverse stakeholders
Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications
Experience living and/or working in international settings
Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, or a related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in program monitoring and evaluation, MOU implementation, and data-driven health program management
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience in SharePoint

Responsibilities

Support the implementation and oversight of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)
Review performance metrics
Ensure that interventions are aligned with program, surveillance, survey, and other relevant data sources to achieve and sustain measurable health impact
Strengthen trust in data and decision-making by conducting and overseeing data quality assessments and audits
Support countries in their plans to monitor and evaluate health programs through reliable data, using lessons from assessments and audits to identify actionable changes to improve future and ongoing data reporting quality
Identify strengths and gaps in health program data to enhance data quality and use for informed decision-making
Facilitate the use of standardized tools to evaluate reporting systems performance
Help build a culture that values accurate and quality data globally
Support the implementation and oversight of bilateral health programs with partner organizations and governments
Plan, implement, and analyze data quality assessments and audits to inform health security investments – this may involve developing audit and assessment protocols, SOPs, data collection instruments
Oversee knowledge management of data quality audits, assessments and associated reports
Provide technical guidance to ensure data-driven decision-making and sustained health impact using high quality data
Prepare reports and briefings on MOU progress, metric performance, and health outcomes, including relevant data quality assessments
Support development and execution of data quality audits and assessments, particularly in the context of digital data capture and data transfer between systems
Identify gaps and recommend strategies for continuous improvement
Prepare and present reports, briefings, and recommendations based on audit findings to inform strategic decision-making