JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. is a leader in improving the health of individuals and communities by providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs worldwide. JSI has implemented projects in 104 countries, and currently operates from eight U.S. and 81 international offices for the past 30 years.

Job Title:  Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (Job: GH-441414)

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) has received funding from the United States Agency for International Development to implement the Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) Project to work in northern Ghana. SPRING’s work is designed to support USAID/Ghana and its other partners to accelerate progress towards reaching a measureable reduction in malnutrition in the Feed the Future Zone of Influence, with particular emphasis on the highest burden districts in Northern Region and Upper East Region.

Job Summary:
As a member of the SPRING Team, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor will work under the direction of the SPRING/Ghana Deputy Country Manager.  The M&E Advisor’s primary responsibilities will be to organize and coordinate the collection, analysis, and reporting of routine monitoring and periodic evaluations of the project. M&E activities will be designed to assess and report on project activities and results, thereby enabling SPRING to identify problems, their causes, and solutions to improve overall program performance. M&E reports will provide USAID, the host government, and stakeholders at all levels with a record of progress, effectiveness and lessons learned. The overall approach is expected to provide decision-makers with accurate, practical and useful information (both quantitative and qualitative) in a consistent, timely, and cost-effective manner.

•   Job Location: Tamale, Ghana.
•   Reporting Relationship: The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor reports to the Deputy Country Manager based in Tamale, Ghana.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Technical Leadership

•   Coordinate with SPRING/HQ in developing and periodically reviewing and revising a SPRING/Ghana PMP, including indicators and targets as well as plans, budgets, and timelines for M&E activities;
•   Establish and maintain a routine monitoring and reporting system to enable effective measurement, reporting, and use of PMP indicators;
•   Oversee M&E planning, development and management activities to ensure that SPRING/Ghana M&E functions smoothly and efficiently;
•   Build capacity of and guide SPRING/Ghana staff in the development, implementation, and use of the PMP and related M&E information;
•   Oversee SPRING/Ghana M&E activities, including designing, conducting, analyzing and reporting on surveys, evaluations or operations research;
•   Ensure quality, consistency and adherence to standards and best practices for M&E;
Compile and analyze data from each of the project strategies and activities;
•   Support SPRING/Ghana staff in presenting and using data on an ongoing basis for identifying problems if and when they arise and for evidence-based decision-making;
•   Prepare reports of SPRING/Ghana project results, as needed, at all levels;
•   Provide M&E information for quarterly reports, other reports, and presentations on SPRING/Ghana results and achievements;
•   Contribute to and actively participate in SPRING/Ghana project planning, even when not specifically related to M&E;
•   Help SPRING/Ghana and SPRING/HQ staff to identify research opportunities, carry out that research, and translate findings into practice;
•   Assist project staff in conducting web searches, and reviewing literature on research topics;
•   Communicate and coordinate M&E activities with the Ghana Health Service, implementing partners, and institutions to the extent possible and as appropriate;
•   Work with SPRING/HQ Strategic Information team to identify and inform SPRING staff of successes, challenges, and lessons learned;
•   Establish and operationalize the M&E components  of a quality improvement systems;
•   Work with other technical team members to identify opportunities for further strengthening of District Teams and community services ;
•   Work with the Deputy Country Manager and SPRING’s Technical and Strategic Information teams to design and support the implementation of learning and relevant research agenda for SPRING/Ghana;
•   Contribute to the development of technical resource materials, including guidelines, training manuals, curricula and job aids, as necessary.

Program Operations Support

•   Monitor technical interventions and budget expenditure in line with annual workplans;
•   Provide timely reports, documents and proposals as requested;
•   Review and refine documents/outputs produced by consultants and other SPRING/Ghana staff.

Human Resources Management

•   Participate in the identification, recruitment and management of consultants for research, design of documents such as consultant agreements and protocols, and other relevant tasks, as necessary;
•   Directly supervise the M&E Officer and oversee the activities of this position to ensure quality and timely submission of deliverables.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in public health, statistics or related social science.
•   First-hand experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research (design, data collection, and analysis) is highly desirable;
•   Experience in primary data collection and/or analysis of quantitative or qualitative data is highly desirable;
•   Computer skills demonstrating competency in MS Office and at least one statistical package such as SPSS or STATA;
•   A minimum of 6 years work experience, 4 of which should include work in monitoring and evaluation related to international public health. M&E experience should relate to the use of measurement methods required for monitoring, evaluation and/or research in international public health programs in at least one of the following: household surveys, health facility assessments, operations research, qualitative research, routine health information systems or other routine data sources;
•   Experience with lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS), mobile technologies for survey data collection, or geographic information systems (GIS) is a plus;
•   Experience supporting projects or programs with a nutrition focus preferred;
•   Experience with projects funded by the United States Government (USG), particularly the United States Agency for International Development (USAID);
•   Strong decision making skills and results oriented approach;
•   Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with other administrative, financial and technical staff from SPRING/HQ, SPRING/Ghana, USAID, consultants, GHS, and international organizations;
•   Ability to work independently and manage various projects in a team setting, with limited supervision;
•   Ability to work effectively in a team consisting of people with different technical backgrounds and with varying levels of technical training;
•   Ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality;
•   Excellent English written and oral communication skills, and the ability to write for a range of audiences and purposes, including superior presentation skills;
•   Ability to translate technical information into practical guidance and tools and effectively communicate these using print, electronic, and presentation media;
•   Proven track record that demonstrates leadership skills, project management, budget and resource management experience, and client relationship management capability.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

JSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individual are welcome to apply. Please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@spring-nutrition.org or the JSI address listed below.

•   If you submit via e-mail, please write the title of the job you are applying to in the subject line.
•   JSI will only contact short-listed applicants.
•   Please no phone calls. Deadline for submission is 3 July 2014.

SPRING Representative
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
House# F134/5
Third Soula Street
Labone
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 03 July, 2014

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