Job at University Research Co. : Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning – Proposal

Job at University Research Co. : Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning – Proposal

URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.

Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.

URCs mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission (http://www.urc-chs.com/).

focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching undeserved populations.

URCs mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission (http://www.urc-chs.com/).

Role and Responsibilities:

URC is currently seeking a qualified Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) to provide technical leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for MEL activities of the anticipated 5-year USAID-funded Rwanda Integrated Health Systems Activity (RIHSA).

• Provide overall leadership to all project-related monitoring, evaluation, learning and adapting activities.
• Design and oversee the MEL framework for the program, identifying cost-effective means to monitor the impact of project activities.
• Establish and maintain systems to compile, analyze, and report the Activity data at all levels and across levels.
• Provide direction and oversight to the MEL team of the project.
• Ensure that all activity interventions are designed with M&E plans and activities.
• Work closely with the technical team to prepare, document and disseminate periodic reports of programme results and disseminates results including by project reports, publications, summaries and special reports.
• Conduct analysis of program data and identify methods to use the results for program improvement.
• • Build capacity of the government departments of Rwanda to collect and analyze data, turn data to evidence, and improve utilization of those evidence at national and sub national levels.
  Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a masters degree in Public Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, Demography, Bio statistics, Epidemiology, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of demonstrated experience with progressively increasing responsibility establishing/designing M&E systems and tools and managing data-intensive health programs.
  • At least 5 years of experience with country-level programming in Health Systems Strengthening and/or Governance.
  • Experience with qualitative and quantitative M&E data collection and analysis methods, including tracking outcome indicators.
  • Demonstrated ability to obtain, analyze, organize, and interpret relevant data and use them to design or critique HSS or Governance programs.
  • Experience in building capacity of teams and stakeholders to analyze and interpret relevant data to improve program implementation.
  • Experience in building capacity of teams and stakeholders to analyze and interpret relevant data to improve program implementation.
  • Experience with collecting and analyzing HSS or Governance data for strategic policy and program planning purposes.
  • Experience working in Rwanda and/or in similar contexts in sub-Saharan Africa preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and effectively communicate results and impact to a variety of audiences; strong experience in developing, implementing, and disseminating a learning agenda.
• • Proven ability to work independently and with team members and partners at all levels.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in French and English, including evidence of quality report writing and presentations.
  Please note: this position is contingent upon securing award.
• To Apply:
  For immediate consideration, please visit URCs Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/careers.
• You must upload your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter where indicated. Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed USAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well.
  Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.
• Contingent on Contract Award
  URC is an E-Verify Employer
  URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
  We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

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