Technical Advisor/MEL

Family Health International-posted 13 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
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FHI 360 is seeking a qualified candidate who will serve as a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)Technical Advisor for a potential new project funded by US CDC that seeks to build upon activities to support Global Health Security (GHS) through implementation of programs and activities that focus on protecting and improving health globally through partnerships with Ministries of Health and other governmental institutions. This work will build on lessons learned from the global COVID-19 outbreak and other significant public health events. The main outcomes of this work are to: a) Improve prevention of avoidable epidemics including naturally occurring outbreaks and intentional or accidental releases of dangerous pathogens; b) Improve ability to rapidly detect threats early, including detecting characterizing, and reporting emerging biological threats; c) Responding rapidly and effectively to public health threats of international concern. Job Summary: If the prospective project is awarded to FHI 360, the position provides MEL technical guidance to the US CDC- funded Global Health Security (GHS) project. Provides final authorization and approval of the MEL portions of the project design, based on the design and direction set by technical leadership. May manage other professional staff members. Leads MEL project activities and sub activities and assists with project implementation. Ensures project MEL activities are on track with work plans, with technical expertise informing project implementation. Oversees MEL activities timelines and budgets. Assists in the development of donor reports and presentations. Successfully contributes to project design, budgeting, and recruitment efforts. They will develop project indicators for use by the project team.

  • Provide technical leadership in a MEL and / or project wide activity.
  • Networks with key internal MEL personnel.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • With technical oversight, provide MEL in design, development, planning, implementation; and capacity- building of MEL aspects of the project
  • Creates MEL project plan, within the given resource and financial constraints
  • Leads the day -to-day MEL activities of the project.
  • Maintains constructive dialogue and MEL technical exchange with field counterparts and MEL staff members.
  • Develops project MEL tools, standard methods, techniques, and systems for both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Participate in funder meetings and provide MEL technical input.
  • Develops and implements MEL capacity building interventions for the project.
  • Identifies MEL strategies to address training gaps.
  • May supervise or provide technical guidance to other MEL project staff members.
  • Collates and uploads MEL output and deliverables data to sponsor data systems.
  • Contributes to preparing and delivering presentations to the donor on progress.
  • Helps in the development and review of work plans.
  • Serves as the primary author for MEL deliverables (e.g., reports, presentations, technical manuscripts).
  • Gathers and aggregates data to provide a summary / high level overview for decision making.
  • Ensures MEL technical deliverables are consistent with best practices in the industry / subject and meet funder contractual obligations
  • Identifies areas for improved efficiency or effectiveness within prescribed MEL parameters, and institutes enhancements to procedures.
  • Ensures appropriate and timely technical support for field projects.
  • Ensures the quality of implemented MEL activities and systems at all levels.
  • Conducts routine coordination with employees and consultants, on-site and in the field.
  • Strong MEL knowledge and skills and solid understanding of MEL concepts, principles and procedures.
  • Has the ability to manage MEL aspects of projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
  • Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).
  • Ability to manage their own work to job and performance standards.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English .
  • Master's Degree or its International Equivalent in Knowledge/Information Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, Statics, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences, International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
  • Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience in technical implementation of large projects and/or programs - may manage activities of lower-level staff, however, main function is individual contributor.
  • Documented experience providing technical assistance, capacity building and business development in MEL.
  • Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
  • Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.
  • International or Domestic (US) Program Development or Program management preferred.
  • FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account.
  • Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year.
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