Central Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the guidance of Director of Monitoring and Evaluation Department (MED), the central M&E Advisor, will provide data quality/data improvement and data use support to MoH, and respective RHBs. S/He will facilitate the collection, processing, analysis of program data and assists data use for quality improvement as per organizational annual work plan.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Actively work with ICAP Central and Regional M&E staff to coordinate the implementation of data quality management and data use activities

Build the capacity of MoH and RHB M&E staff through training and mentoring on data collection, data quality, data analysis, interpretation, and use

Participate actively during joint data quality assurance activities with MoH and respective RHB M&E teams

Provide support to MoH and RHB teams on the implementation of evidence driven performance monitoring through regular data analysis, interpretation and presentation to decision makers

Strengthen capacity of MoH and RHBs through focused joint supportive supervision (JSS) and mentorship

Assist the MoH and RHB M&E teams to identify data quality and data use issues requiring attention

Take an active role in targeted evaluation and research activities undertaken by ICAP

Assist in compiling monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual activity reports

Participate actively in monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual ICAPs performance review meetings Represent ICAP-Ethiopia in different forums when assigned by the supervisor

Undertake other activities as assigned by the immediate supervisor

EDUCATION,EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

MD or equivalent plus MPH with minimum of 5 years work experience in HIV/AIDS M&E activities, of which at least two years should be on data quality and data use.

Experience in development of national documents related to HIV/AIDS programs monitoring and evaluation

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Computer skills (MS Office and statistical packages)

Able and willing to travel to the field, which may require up to 75% of her/his time