Chemonics International, a leading international development organization based in Washington, D. C., is looking for a director of follow-up, evaluation and learning (MEL) for the health systems strengthening activity (HSS) planned by USAID in Burkina Faso. The planned activity, of a duration of five years and an amount of 25 million dollars, aims to strengthen and improve the health system in Burkina Faso in order to provide quality health services. Technical areas of activity should include maternal, neonatal and child health, family planning, malaria and global health security. The MEL Director will lead the development, supervision and implementation of the MEL strategy for the business. This position should be based in Ouagadougou,Burkina Faso, and depends on the attribution of the activity. We are looking for people who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.We are looking for people who have a passion for making a difference in life people all over the world.
The responsibilities are as follows:
- Provide direction and oversight of the design and implementation of the MEL strategy, including monitoring routine activities and reporting, and, data analysis and use, and data quality assurance while ensuring compliance with USAID guidelines and standards.
- Develop technical and operational measures to monitor the progress and implementation of SSR in Burkina Faso, set targets and monitor progress through collection, and, data review and analysis.
- Directing design and operation
- Lead the design and operationalization of the activity’s MEL systems to ensure standardization of indicators, data collection and reporting across all activities.
- Supervise the MEL staff of the HSS of Burkina Faso and provide MEL-related support, training, mentoring and coaching to staff, subcontractors, staff, grant recipients and other partners, as required.
- Directing the application of the principles of collaboration, learning and Adaptation (LAC) and ensuring that Burkina Faso SSR staff leverage feedback loops to pivot and adapt as needed.
- Work collaboratively with business leaders and stakeholders to implement strategic activities that deliver long-term sustainable results.
- Undertake other tasks assigned by the party leader.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as public health, epidemiology, biostatistics or social sciences.
- At least six years of management experience and/or/or the management of MEL activities for large-scale health service delivery or HSR programs in Burkina Faso or similar contexts.
- Prior experience supporting MEL in U. S. government funded health programs in Burkina Faso desired
- Expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, research, management information systems, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and visualization.
- Proven knowledge and experience of USAID reports, data quality assurance, data collection systems of the Government of Burkina Faso and USG (e.g., DHIS2, etc, DATIM) and other relevant requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to translate the objectives and vision of a project into an evidence-based theory of change.
- Strong analytical skills to enable successful use of data and evidence to guide program adaptations
- Excellent ability to clearly and effectively formulate oral and written technical information for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrate leadership, versatility and integrity.
- Professional mastery of French required, mastery of English desired. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
How to apply
Please submit your application to this linkbefore February 16, 2024. Applications will be reviewed as and when. Telephone enquiries are prohibited. Finalists will be contacted.
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