Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist (Special Services Agreement – SSA) at World Health Organization: (Deadline 19 December 2024)

Qualifications

Area of expertise

Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist

Purpose of SSA  

As part of the implementation of the Pandemic Fund Project in Rwanda, the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist will play a pivotal role in supporting the Strengthening Pandemic Prevention and Response Through One Health Approach in Rwanda (SPPROH-Rwanda) Project Coordinator. The incumbent will be tasked with executing all MEL-related activities, including the design and implementation of MEL frameworks, tracking project progress, analyzing data to evaluate the project’s impact, and generating actionable insights. This role is essential in ensuring project objectives are met, fostering accountability, driving continuous improvement, and supporting evidence-based interventions. By ensuring effective MEL practices, the role also contributes to achieving sustainable health outcomes, strengthening Rwanda’s capacity to respond to future public health challenges and reinforcing long-term health system resilience.

Background   

The Pandemic Fund is commited to financing critical investments aimed at enhancing pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) capacities at national, regional, and global levels, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. In response to the escalating threat of mpox in Africa, which has affected several countries, including Rwanda, as well as the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak, the Pandemic Fund Board has approved a grant of USD 24.9 million for the project Strengthening Pandemic Prevention and Response Through One Health Approach in Rwanda (SPPROH-Rwanda).The funding will be implemented over three years through four entities: WHO, FAO, UNICEF, and the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB). This support will strengthen critical areas such as disease surveillance, diagnostics, laboratory networks, and health workforce development. These efforts are pivotal for bolstering health security in Rwanda, addressing the immediate challenges posed by mpox and MVD outbreaks, and enhancing Rwanda’s and the broader region’s capacity to effectively respond to future public health emergencies.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages 

Educational Qualifications 

Essential: A bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Science, Global Health, Project Management, or a related field
Desirable: Advanced university degree (Master’s level) in Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Science, Global Health, Project Management, or a related field

Experience  

Essential: Five years working experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs or related projects.
Desirable: At least seven years working experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs or related projects.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

1. Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles and methodologies
2. Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting tools and tec
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
5. Excellent writing and editing skills
6. Ability to work under pressure
7. Proficiency in M&E methodologies, data analysis, and reporting. Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., R, STATA, SPSS) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an asset

Languages and level required (Basic/Intermediate/Expert)

Essential: Expert knowledge of English

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French or Kinyarwanda

Location

The job will be based in Kigali, Rwanda,

Travel

The incumbent will be expected to travel nationally as necessary to oversee and support the monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities of the project.

Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded)

Remuneration:  Monthly salary of RWF 4,673,167 and 30 days of annual leave.

a. Expected duration of contract : 12 Months with possible extension

Please add the name of the following:

a. Hiring Manager: Dr Lyndah Makayoto
b. Collaborators: Bulundwe Kyembe Julie, Emerthe Kamagaju
c.  Admin focal point: Mwemtsi Yusuph

Duration of the advertisement is 2 weeks unless informed otherwise. The hiring manager will receive a notification from Stellis when the consultancy/SSA has been posted.

Additional Information 

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