Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, Health Security (Addis Ababa)

Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, Health Security

Resolve to Save Lives, Ethiopia

Embedded at The Ethiopian Public Health Institute

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Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) is a US-based, global public health organization with a mission to prevent 100 million deaths from heart disease and to make the world safer from epidemics. Resolve to Save Lives’ Prevent Epidemics unit works closely with Ministries of Health and national public health institutes in Africa to strengthen epidemic preparedness capacity, accelerate disease detection and response, and to use data effectively to inform action. In addition to direct partnership with governments, we also work with implementing partners including US CDC, the World Health Organization, World Bank, and Global Health Advocacy Incubator to implement programs, prototype new innovations, and ensure sustainability through increased national ownership, including domestic budget allocations. To find out more about our work, visit: https://www.resolvetosavelives.org and https://preventepidemics.org/.

Our evidence-based approach highlights that effective epidemic response is intrinsically tied to cross-sectoral partnerships, national and sub-national coordination, community engagement, and ongoing strengthening of public health systems. To that end, we partner closely with national and sub-national teams in countries like Nigeria, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda through a range of different staffing and partnership models. We empower institutions to embrace strategic management practices, institute consistent quality improvement protocols, and cultivate an environment conducive to epidemic preparedness. One of our primary interventions is to fund and support dedicated in-house preparedness units, known as “Acceleration Teams” and strengthen country health architecture for epidemic preparedness. 

Position Purpose:

The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, Health Security is responsible for leading the development and roll-out of an effective Monitoring and Evaluation framework for a collaborative project between Resolve to Save Lives and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI). The project implementation unit provides technical expertise and support to the Government of Ethiopia to accelerate progress towards compliance with core capacities of International Health Regulations. The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor oversees data management processes to track performance and inform programming of the National Action Plan for Health Security implementation. In addition, the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor assists in conducting self-assessments and providing technical support to address M&E capacity gaps. This position is embedded with the Program Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate of EPHI.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor plays a pivotal role in strengthening and scaling our efforts in Ethiopia to support EPHI and other key sectors on the implementation efforts of NAPHS. The incumbent will leverage action research and quality improvement to enhance our monitoring and evaluation practices, helping us and our partners to refine and amplify our efforts for greater impact. Their work includes facilitating collaborative learning, promoting continuous improvement across EPHI and key government stakeholders to strengthen the health security leadership, governance and financing infrastructure. Furthermore, they help document and share actionable insights and lessons. Their work is essential to ensuring our strategies remain agile, evidence-based, and people-centered. The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor reports to the Senior Project Manager, Prevent Epidemics and works collaboratively with the other members of the EPHI Acceleration Team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation
• Refine and implement a robust M&E system tailored to the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS), featuring both process and outcome indicators.
• Ensure M&E framework is aligned with International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) and can facilitate accountability, learning and continuous improvement.
• Document lessons in culture strengthening around leadership and financing.
• Advanced Data Management and Analytical Reporting
• Lead the collection, analysis, and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate program performance and influence health security strategies.
• Produce compelling data visualizations and detailed reports, including success stories, case studies, and briefing notes that drive strategic decisions and policy adoption.
• Capacity Building and Technical Assistance
• Develop and enhance M&E skills across national and regional health teams through tailored training sessions and developing easy-to-use tools and processes.
• Provide training support including leadership, governance, and technical aspects of health security.
• Proactive Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
• Build and sustain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from national to regional levels, ensuring transparent and ongoing communication of progress and insights.
• Support change management and sustainability of relevant initiatives.
• Support Emergency Preparedness Activities
• Actively participate in public health emergency management, enhancing response capabilities and integrating rapid response frameworks like the 7-1-7 model into operational workflows.
• Project Coordination, as needed
• Manage assigned projects from conception through to completion, setting clear goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Support coordination with broader EPHI and Resolve to Save Lives initiatives to ensure strategic alignment and maximize the impact of health security efforts.

Qualifications:

Experience, skills and competencies.

• Professional Experience: 8+ years of relevant professional experience in public health, global development, or related fields. Proven track record of effective collaboration with officials in low- or middle-income countries.
• Monitoring and Evaluation Expertise: Strong track record designing and implementing M&E systems and plans. Experience in data collection and evaluation methods.
• Qualitative Research Expertise: Familiarity with qualitative research e.g., designing surveys, conducting interviews and focus groups. Demonstrable experience in thematic analysis, grounded theory, or other qualitative analysis techniques. Ability to design and implement action research initiatives and foster continuous improvement in organizational contexts.
• Data Analysis Skills: Capabilities in data analysis, adept at converting raw data into actionable insights. Proficient in the use of analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Google Data Studio, Power BI), capable of generating statistics, graphs, and tables for strategic decision-making.
• Quality Improvement: Experienced in applying quality improvement practices to enhance institutional performance.
• Communication and Project Management Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong project management abilities, including organizing workflows, adhering to timelines, and focusing on critical details.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated empathy and cultural sensitivity, can engage effectively across diverse cultures. Open to and skilled at incorporating feedback from various perspectives.
• Adaptability: Resilient and adaptable, comfortable navigating complex or ambiguous projects. Committed to personal growth and learning in new areas.
• Technological Proficiency: Competent in using digital communication tools and software, (Microsoft Office suite) and project management platforms (e.g., Monday.com)

Education:

•  MA/MSc/MPH in Monitoring and Evaluation, a public health, Health informatics, social sciences, management or relevant field or equivalent experience

Preferred assets:

• Experience in Organizational Analysis and Change: Demonstrated experience in assessing and redesigning organizational structures or organizational change initiatives. Familiar with human-centered design approaches
• Training Design and Evaluation: Experience developing, facilitating, and evaluating training programs, particularly in public health, leadership, or management contexts
• Publication and Dissemination Skills: Experience publishing research findings in recognized academic journals, professional reports, or presenting at conferences
• Foundational Knowledge: in leadership, program management, organizational development or health security
• Return on Investment (ROI) Analyses: Skills in conducting ROI analyses, particularly in public health or development sectors.

Duration: 2 years, with the possibility for renewal

Setting: Qualified candidates will be based in Addis and required to work from the Ethiopian Public Health Institute premises.

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Compensation and Benefits:

Resolve to Save Lives prides itself on cultivating a supportive, connected remote team doing work that matters. We do everything we can to ensure our employees are connected and set up for success.

The salary for this role is competitive and set according to national labor rates for the international NGO sector in Ethiopia. The exact offer will be determined by a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s skills and experience relative to the requirements of the role. 

In addition to a competitive salary, Resolve to Save Lives provides a generous package of benefits, including:

• Health insurance for you and your dependents
• Contributions toward retirement 
• Paid annual leave and sick leave, in addition to public holidays
• Two paid, week-long organization-wide breaks at mid-year and end-of-year 
• Professional development and home office setup benefits
• Up-to-date computer equipment

RTSL believes its programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by individuals with diverse life experiences whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make our work and workforce more inclusive. We encourage applications from and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Resolve to Save Lives complies with all applicable US EEO laws.

RTSL accepts and reviews applications on an ongoing basis. We are grateful for your interest in our work and for your application. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant. One of our talent team members will contact you if your qualifications match the role.