Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer - Accelerate Immunization Health System Strengthening

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

As the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer – AIHSS, you will be responsible for overseeing the monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes within the AIHSS project. You will be developing and implementing robust MEL frameworks in the project design, conducting data analysis, and facilitating a continuous learning culture. You will work in close collaboration with various teams to ensure effective project implementation and impact assessment.

KEY DUTIES

• Design and implement comprehensive MEL frameworks aligned with organizational goals and program objectives;
• Develop and manage data collection tools, conduct regular data collection, and perform in-depth analysis to assess program effectiveness;
• Facilitate learning initiatives by extracting meaningful insights from MEL data, sharing lessons learned, and recommending improvements;
• Prepare and present regular MEL reports to inform decision-making processes and provide stakeholders with accurate and timely information;
• Train staff and partners on MEL methodologies, ensuring a shared understanding of MEL processes and their importance;
• Conduct quality assessments of program activities, ensuring adherence to MEL frameworks and standards;
• Ensure compliance with CF policies and procedures;
• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding or sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment (SEAH) risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding and PSEAH policy and procedures, and conduct yourself consistent with those policies.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary qualifications in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Project Management, Social Sciences, Statistics and/or other relevant disciplines (or a clear demonstration of equivalent experience through applied learning)
• 5+ years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning within the development sector
• 5+ years’ MEL experience in implementing MEL systems and coordinating activities across multi-sector programs
• 5+ years’ experience in Information Management, Project Management, Research, Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis, Evidence Based Report Writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems both online and offline

DESIRABLE

• Experience in working with NGOs in cross-cultural setting.
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation concepts with experience using the NDoH routine Health Information System tools
• Experience working in Health Monitoring and Evaluation Projects
• Strong understanding of Expanded Programs in Immunization and Primary Health Care in PNG
• Experience in facilitation of Workshops/ Trainings
• Creative thinker and motivator, energetic, with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Experience working in Northern Province is an advantage

SKILLS

• Strong analytical skills and critical thinker
• Strong experience in Program Cycle Management
• and Program Effectiveness
• Supportive and responsive; and driven by learning, improvement and innovation
• A committed Leader, effective communicator and facilitator, dedicated team player, strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong written communication skills with demonstrated experience preparing high quality evidence-based reports
• and professional documents for multi-level audiences
• Good theoretical understanding of MEL with the ability to translate theory into practice and deliver evidence-based reporting.
• Understanding development in country context and child-focused development programs

Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding or sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment (SEAH) risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding and PSEAH policy and procedures, and conduct yourself consistent with those policies.

Other Information: Appointment to this position is dependent upon successful completion of criminal background and reference checks.

You can view the full position description at www.childfund.org.au/work-with-us

Housing will not be provided by ChildFund.

This position is open to Papua New Guinea nationals only.

Applications closing date: 12 December 2023

Keywords

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