PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL Hiring for Monitoring, Evaluation And Learning Officer at India, India Full Time

Job Description

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables

• Conduct field visits to project sites, build capacity of field teams in project MIS, data use and provide handholding support to the field teams in quality data collection, data reporting and district level data analysis to prepare district reports

• Monitor all project related activities and associated data

• Conduct periodic data analysis with State Program Manager and generate state level reports, presentations as per the monitoring plan

• Provide inputs/feedback to different field teams/district teams based on monthly and quarterly data analysis.

• To share district/state-specific insights/analysis as and when required to SPM on a priority basis.

• Conduct observation visits, qualitative interviews, collect and share field insights in state level reviews

• Develop understanding and enable regular review of DL One data by District teams of project. Undertake need based capacity building during supportive supervision visits and meetings.

• Coordinate with consortium partners to ensure smooth functioning of MIS

• Coordinate different sources of information including online data systems based on DHIS-2 platform developed under the project, ensure smooth functioning of the MIS of the project.

• Conduct follow-up visits to the various private and public facilities providing referral services under the project, ensure proper reporting of the referral data

• Provide monitoring oversight and supportive supervision to private provider referral linkage system and ensure quality & smooth flow of data including a functional feedback loop.

• Engage with Government officials for access, analysis and sharing of FP services data from public health system.

• Prepare and share success stories, case studies, blogs and dissemination materials at periodic intervals in coordination with project teams.

• Seek necessary support from technical experts/ leads from PI Country office for effective implementation of YUVAA project deliverables.

• Support State Program Manager to ensure smooth functioning of project MIS and fulfil project MEL requirements at state level.

• Participate in various internal and external review meetings, forums to disseminate on YUVAA project. To share district/state-specific insights/analysis as and when required to SPM on a priority basis.

• Any other task as assigned by the Supervisor and the State Program Manager as per project/ organizational need.

Key Job Outcomes:

• Strategic and Annual Plan Implementation. Implements MEL plan in the project sites. Leads teams to establish quality assurance teams in target facilities.

• Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation. To share district/state-specific insights/analysis as and when required to SPM on a priority basis. Ensures monitoring data are integrated within the overall project monitoring framework.

• Meeting and Forum Participation. Actively participates in national level quality technical working groups to frame the future of the quality intervention in the assigned country. Shares program experience and lessons.

• Training Design, Development and Delivery. Conducts learning sessions, provides regular coaching and support during the action period for implementing and testing changes. Adapts training materials and tools. Develops and builds the capacity of key staff and skills for coaching.

• Improvement Status Reports and Documentation: Prepares and communicates quality assurance and quality improvement program reports. Maintains an inventory of successful strategies and approaches. Works to define documentation management needs and record retention requirements.

• Best Practices Data and Reports. Collaborates with project team partners to disseminate successful related change ideas and solutions from project sites.

• Project Management and Participation: Leads, manages or participates on cross-functional project teams.

Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies:

• Country Specific Public Health System: Foundational knowledge of the countries’ public health systems and advanced knowledge of software applications in use in the public health system (HMIS, FPLMIS, DHIS-2)

• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of programs, including program strategies and indicators, and the latest professional developments in SRHR, including special challenges faced in the developing world, and related measurement issues.

• Reproductive Health Research: Proven ability to plan, conduct, evaluate and deliver research findings and recommendations in reproductive health. Mastery of knowledge and ability to apply quantitative and qualitative research methods.

• Data Collection Methods: Advance knowledge of data integrity and collection methods.

• PC Applications: Proven ability to apply statistical software applications.

• Program and Project Planning and Management: Foundational skills in program and project management and planning to fulfill performance objectives, including the timely implementation and reporting of donor-funded program activities.

• Report Writing. Ability to write reports for diverse audiences.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.

• Languages: Proven writing and speaking skills using local languages and English language

• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices

• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related matters.

Preferable Competencies:

• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented and consistently accurate, ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment, and ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards.

• Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain good relationships with the team, staff, stakeholders, donors and partners.
  

Minimally Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics, Demography or Social Sciences, or related field.

• 4 to 5 years related experience, including work in measurement and evaluation; experience in the development and monitoring of health service protocols, training programs, and monitoring field level work quality in resource-limited environments.

Application Procedure

• Please submit your resume and cover letter (along with 3 references of your ex-supervisors and last drawn salary) via email to HRINDIA@pathfinder.org with subject line ‘MEL Officer, Patna Bihar – YUVAA’.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Last date for application: July 5th, 2021

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: Pathfinder International is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Pathfinder International does not charge candidates Recruitment or Application fees for any position, to which they may apply globally.
Physical Requirements:

• Travel – Extensive travel to assigned districts and project intervention areas.

Tools & Equipment Used:

• Cellular phone; laptop or desktop computer