Position Title: Senior Technical Officer M&E

Profile: TECH31019 – Technical Officer III

Project: CDC Provincial Health Office (PHO) Technical Assistance (TA) Project

Location: Chipata, Eastern Province

Reports to: M&E Lead

About FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Basic function

The Provincial Senior Technical Officer M&E/Strategic Information will work directly with the M&E Lead to monitor implementation of the PEPFAR/Centre for Disease Control (CDC) funded, FHI 360-led Technical Assistance (TA) Project to the Eastern Province Health Office (EPHO). S/he will work with the M&E Lead to provide technical assistance on robust M&E systems to ensure reporting of quality data that accurately reflect PHO and project performance. S/he will be responsible for coordinating data collection, collation, data quality assurance, data entry and reporting. S/he will also be required to be in constant communication with district staff to ensure smooth flow of the data from the sub-district, district through to the provincial level.

Duties and responsibilities

Operationalize the project monitoring and evaluation system at all levels-province, district, and facility- to support learning, decision making and accountability.
Lead the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities within the Eastern Province and ensure the project M&E plan/strategy is implemented according to plan.
Provide regular feedback and updates to the M&E Lead on M&E activities at sub-district, district and provincial levels.
Training, mentoring and supporting district and sub-district level M&E staff which include district M&E Officers and data associates
Identify and recommend practical tools and methodologies to aggregate data from a variety of sources and report out on it.
Conduct periodic and systematic data collection and analysis of project results indicators, in conjunction with relevant project staff.
Assist with program-level evaluation.
Assist in translating M&E findings into success stories and other social media products.

Qualifications and requirements

A University Degree in Demography, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Public Health or health related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Minimum 6 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation of which two years should have been at a supervisory level.
Demonstrated analytical and assessment skills (including primary research and mixed-methods analysis).
Dynamic personality with demonstrated creativity and a willingness to learn.
Strong computer skills (MS Office suite) required.
Understanding of the Zambia health sector and experience working with Provincial Health Offices

Note: Relocation is not available for this position. Individuals currently residing in advertised locations are encouraged to apply.

The closing date of receiving applications is 4 October ,2022

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to perform these duties.