FHI 360 seeks a Director of Monitoring and Evaluation for a USAID Zambia Feed the Future program that aims to reduce stunting in two targeted districts through increased and improved quality of dietary and health conditions for better utilization of nutrients. The program seeks to influence nutritional outcomes through an integrated approach that emphasizes household and community level interventions and social and behavior change mechanisms for maximum saturation and impact. Activities will support increased access to and consumption of nutrient-dense and protein-rich food, optimal infant and young child feeding practices, and access to clean water and appropriate and effective health, family planning and nutrition services. The Director of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) will be responsible for the design, implementation and technical quality of all monitoring and evaluation activities on the project. S/he will lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement, will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidates program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt. S/he will support all the technical staff in M&E functions and will manage any M&E related staff in the program. The position will be based in Lusaka and will report to the Chief of Party.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation activities, including the development of the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation Plan; development and monitoring of project indicators; implementation of baseline, midterm and end line studies; oversight of data collection and analysis; synthesis of data and study outcome reports; quality assurance and auditing of data;
- Lead a robust “collaboration, learning and adaptation” agenda for the program, designing and implementing mechanisms for continuous learning, collaboration and adaptation for project staff, partners, donors, host country government counterparts and other stakeholders.;
- Oversee the dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned and other program results to local, national and regional-level intergovernmental bodies, donors, partners and other stakeholders. Promote forums which facilitate collaboration, learning and action as a result of this information among these actors;
- Develop and implement appropriate guidelines to support USAID/Zambia, Government of Zambia counterparts and USAID’s Implementing Partners in conducting M&E and reporting results;
- Contribute to national data collection and information systems;
- Ensure data quality, analyze data sets and technical assessment findings, and develop and monitor work plans;
- Build capacity of staff, implementing partners, government counterparts, and other stakeholders in program monitoring and evaluation, data collection and management;
- Undertake periodic reviews of program and/or country M&E systems, and participate in planning M&E system strengthening actions. Provide guidance on information systems for quality assurance, as well as best practices documentation and reporting;
- Ensure all monitoring and evaluation conducted under the project include a gender focus that promotes gender equitable programming;
- Monitor and maintain relevant protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and reports;
- Contribute to work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and other reports and papers summarizing project results and evidence;
- Deliver presentations at professional meetings and conferences.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation and research efforts, preferably with respect to integrated nutrition programs;
- Strong quantitative or mixed-method and analytical skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences;
- Strong skills using MS Excel Word, PowerPoint and Access, and at least one data management software program (SAS, SPSS) and experience training others in its use is highly desirable;
- Experience with a USG-funded project preferred;
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies;
- Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills;
- Extensive experience in knowledge management and dissemination of research findings;
- Ability to work independently and manage a high volume work flow.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package.