Abt Associates is a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Africa IRS (“Indoor Residual Spraying”) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in 14 African countries through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, and implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

•   District Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator (5 Positions) reporting to the M&E Manager.
•   Duration of contract: Up to three months.
•   Stations: East Mamprusi, Savelugu / Nanton, West Mamprusi, Tolon Kumbungu, and Bunkpurugu Yunyoo.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Will have oversight responsibility over all M & E related activities at the district level
•   Specific responsibilities included but not limited to the following:
•   Train all district level staff including spray operators and mobilizers on all M & E data collection tools.
•   Supervise field data collection by spray operators and mobilizers and perform data collection spot checks during all data collection exercises.
•   Perform data collection verifications in sprayed and mobilized communities and address data collection errors
•   Verify and support team leaders and field supervisors to verify spray operators data collection forms using the Error Eliminator.
•   Ensure timely arrival of all spray operator data collection forms from all sites to the data entry center
•   Supervise district data clerks to ensure that all data entry, cleaning and syncing protocols are well followed.
•   Perform Data entry verifications to ensure high quality data.
•   Assist the district SOC to draw a district spray operations and supervision plan.
•   Work closely with the Spray Operations Coordinator (SOC) to identify any need for M & E technical assistance from regional level.
•   Develop and submit weekly reports.
•   Perform other duties as assigned by the district Spray Operations Coordinator (SOC) and Chief of Party (COP).

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or a quantitative related field.
•   A minimum of 2 years of field data collection.
•   Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate large scale data collection exercise.
•   Willingness to live and travel within the district assigned.
•   Knowledge in data analysis and interpretation will be an advantage.
•   Strong organizational, reporting and management skills.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
•   Strong computer skills with good understanding on the use of MS Excel and Access
•   Proficiency in English and one or more Northern Ghanaian Languages will be an advantage.
•   Previous work on IRS will be an advantage.
•   MUST be able to ride a motorbike and possess a valid license.

Location: East Mamprusi, Savelugu /Nanton, West Mamprusi,Bunkpurugu Yunyoo

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit detailed applications and CV to the Operations Manager through the Office Manager, Abt Associates Inc.

P. O. Box TL 2277
Tamale

or

Abt Associates Inc. Office
32A Gumani New Road
Adjacent National Malaria Control Program Office.

Candidates should send a CV, cover letter, and references to :

Diana_Tandoh@africairs.net

Closing Date: 07 February, 2014

•   Please including "District Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator" and the position in the subject line.
•   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.