MERL Advisor - Pakistan

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a proposed position of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Advisor for an anticipated USAID/Pakistan Flagship TB opportunity. The position shall be based in Islamabad, Pakistan. ** Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360 and final USAID approval of the candidate.

Position Description:

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Advisor will oversee all aspects of monitoring, evaluation, research and learning of the project. S/he will be responsible for designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems and in communicating the outcomes to stakeholders at multiple levels. S/he will design and implement a monitoring and evaluation system to capture project activity relation data/information at the national level as well as district level. The MERL Advisor will also lead processes to review and analyze global and local evidence to inform the establishment of in country priorities for program and policy action.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and ensure the quality of all monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management components of the project.
• Ensure the integration of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities into all project components.
• Oversee/lead the collecting, reporting and analysis of data and information on project activities.
• Ensure timely and complete reporting from in-country executing partners in accordance with approved reporting formats, especially supported health facilities and districts reporting into the national health database and TB reporting formats.
• Monitor and evaluate progress towards meeting annual work plan objectives, expected outputs, and targets, including selecting progress indicators and monitoring progress in meeting them.
• Assist the Chief of Party in the preparation of work plans and selection of performance indicators, and annual implementation plans, while considering the project’s M&E requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation of all quarterly progress reports, annual project report, inception report, ad-hoc technical reports, and success stories for USAID funding in line with the required formats.

• Collect and analyze data for the annual review of M&E plan and use the data to improve project performance.

• Develop, adapt and implement tools and techniques to improve the quality and use of data for enhancing collaboration, evidence-informed decision making, and strategic communication.
• Develop and update learning agenda and generate lessons learned and expertise within and outside the project.
• Participate on behalf of the project in appropriate technical meetings and conferences for knowledge dissemination.
• Provide support to institutional and human capacity building activities at the regional and local levels for project activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters’ degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or Statistics or another related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation in developing countries with USAID projects.
• Experience developing M&E plans for tuberculosis programs highly preferred.
• Demonstrated research experience and skills, complemented by experience in collaborating with varying types of partners.
• Extensive knowledge in collaboration, learning, and adapting concepts for health projects required.
• Must have strong teamwork and effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; fluency in Urdu required.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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