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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR MONITORING & EVALUATION GRADE: 7 JOB ID: 11-043CLMJOB LOCATION: NG # OF POSITIONS: 1CENTER/OFFICE: CLM - GENERAL PROJECT/PROGRAM: PLAN-HEALTHAPPLICATION DUE DATE: 2010-07-30 MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS JOB OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIESMSH seeks an Associate Director for Monitoring & Evaluation for the PLAN-Health project, which will focus on building the capacity of Nigerian civil society organizations (CSOs) and government agencies at the state and local level to take ownership and responsibility for HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment. It also applies lessons learned from capacity building to better foster sustainable changes in the Nigerian Health System.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES• The Associate Director guides the development of and implementing the Monitoring and Evaluation framework. This includes working closely with the team at project start-up to translate the results framework into measurable results with their corresponding outcomes and outputs. Once this process is complete the Associate Director guides the process of designing the applying the instruments for collecting monitoring and evaluation data and working with the project team to analyze and share the data. • The Associate Director works closely with the Plan Health management team to prepare the semi-annual monitoring and evaluation exercise in which the whole team pauses to review progress against the plan, identify lessons learned, make adjustments and move forward. • The Associate Director also works closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor in the Center for Leadership and Management at MSH/HQ in the design and implementation of more elaborate and long term studies of the impact of organizational and health systems strengthening activities which may be financed by non-project resources. • The Associate Director documents the achievements and accomplishments of the implementation plan indicators against set performance targets, including mid-term milestones/ benchmarks, annual and expected end-of-project results targets. He or she aids project staff in the preparation and submission of journal and conference abstracts that contribute to knowledge on health systems strengthening. • The Associate Director provides technical inputs to the technical team in order to assist in developing program goals and objectives as well as M&E tools and strategies and provides monitoring data to strategically inform the decisions on project performance and future direction to the project. The Associate Director documents best practices and success stories; prepares documentation for potential program users and public relations purposes; and submits timely, high quality quarterly reports to USAID.QUALIFICATIONS• Master’s degree or higher in health system research, program evaluation, or related field relevant to monitoring and evaluation. • A minimum of 5 years senior-level experience in monitoring and evaluation of large internationally funded health programs, including the use of data to inform decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and other strategic initiatives. Preference given to candidates with USG experience and experience in HIV/AIDS and/or capacity building of civil society organizations. • Proficiency in evaluation design and development of indicators. Good working knowledge of descriptive, inferential, and advanced statistics. Ability to obtain, analyze and interpret data and present findings in oral and written form. • Experience in quantitative measurement of program impact; experience in communications-based training. • Demonstrated competence in assessing priorities and in managing a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and in meeting deadlines with attention to detail and quality. • Willingness to travel within Nigeria as required.NOTESTo apply for this position, please see the instructions below. NOTE: This position is based in Abuja and there are no relocation allowances available for this position. - Suitable candidates living with HIV/AIDS will have an added advantage. - Women are encouraged to apply.APPLY FOR THIS JOBPlease have your resume and cover letter available to apply for this position now