MEL Advisor

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health education nutrition environment economic development youth research technology communication and social marketingcreating a unique mix of capabilities to address todays interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 50 countries and all US states and territories.

FHI 360 has worked in Indonesia for 30 years. Since 1996 we have taken a comprehensive approach to help transform the countrys health and development landscape. Leveraging a blend of global expertise and local insights we have consistently strengthened community capacities enhanced systems and reinforced institutional frameworks for a sustainable partnership with the Government of Indonesia civil society academia and the private sector FHI 360 Indonesia delivers integrated programs across critical sectors. Our initiatives have spanned essential health servicesincluding HIV and epidemic control health system strengthening food security tuberculosis and global health security.

The U.S. governments (USG) Global Health Security (GHS) program provides life-saving assistance to prevent detect and respond to infectious disease threats which pose risks for public health outbreaks that could cost lives. As part of the USGs GHS program the STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Activity advances cross-sectoral efforts to successfully identify manage and respond to infectious disease threats; detect and prevent further outbreaks; and instill confidence and trust in a countrys disease detection and surveillance structures and services.

Job Summary:

The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor provides technical guidance on all MEL aspects of the STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Activity in Indonesia including overseeing the execution of day-to-day MEL activities developing and implementing policies and processes and ensuring quality service delivery using project data to ensure evidence-based decision-making. They will lead activities to develop operationalize implement and manage MEL systems tools and procedures to collect collate analyze interpret and use data that demonstrates impact and Activity accountability and progress. The MEL Advisor will directly and indirectly supervise technical staff and subcontractors at the HQ and in-country level to ensure that in-country activities align with workplan objectives and the Activity MEL Plan (AMELP) andby extensionUSG priorities and are implemented to the highest quality on time and within budget. They will also work closely with the STRIDES US based project management teams. The MEL Advisor will promote STRIDES as a thought leader in MEL contributing to FHI 360s thought leadership in the field through documentation of best practices.

Accountabilities:

• Supports design development planning implementation of and reporting against STRIDES AMELP.

• Develops operationalizes implements and manages MEL systems tools and procedures to collect collate analyze interpret and use data that demonstrate impact and Activity accountability and progress.

• Tracks STRIDES Bangladesh progress against MEL indicators and targets to ensure consistent and systematic tracking and reporting.

• Ensures that relevant MEL plans integrate high-quality quantitative and qualitative methods and participatory methodologies to monitor project quality for performance and results.

• Assesses subcontractors MEL-related data and reporting efforts to verify quality.

• Builds STRIDES Bangladesh staff MEL capacity including strengthening managing and operationalizing MEL systems data quality assurance data demand and use facilitating learning and knowledge exchange documenting lessons learned and best practices and reporting.

• Leads STRIDES Bangladesh learning activities and data use initiative; fosters culture of learning and knowledge sharing.

• Manages in-country relationships with national regional and local government counterparts and multisectoral partners in the MEL space; identifies technical support needed to fulfill national global health security and MEL objectives.

• Leads the development of country-specific MEL plans and budgets aligned with STRIDES goals and ensuring compliance with donor and organizational policies and procedures.

• Identifies and consultants with STRIDES Indonesia Senior Management team on recommendations to improve Activity implementation and outcomes.

• Supervises and mentors staff; oversees recruitment hiring and onboarding processes as needed.

• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports including ongoing feedback coaching and career support.

• Lead coordinate and support the design development and implementation of research- surveillance- and monitoring-related trainings and workshops at the national and site levels.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Project Director.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with mechanisms in the area of national and international MEL practices.
• Ability to manage projects set realistic priorities and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluency in English as well as Bahasa desirable.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated project and technical leadership.
• Ability to motivate influence mentor and work well with others to achieve STRIDES objectives.
• Ability to exchange information present recommendations and collaborate with colleagues and peers across STRIDES and externally as requested.
• Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with various stakeholder communities government officials and other multilateral bodies and donor representatives.
• Strong organizational skills high level of attention to detail and effectiveness under deadlines.

Education:

• Masters Degree or its International Equivalent in Public Health Biostatistics Epidemiology Knowledge/Information Services Communications Health Behavioral Life/Social Sciences International Development Human Development or a related field.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience:

• Typically requires 8 years of relevant experience in designing and evaluating applicable programs/services in a managerial position in MEL.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a lead subject matter expert in MEL.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing complex projects spanning multiple countries.
• Experience developing publications presentations and reports that articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated expertise and skills in quantitative and qualitative methods for routine monitoring assessment evaluation or learning.
• Proficiency with relevant statistical analysis and data visualization software (e.g. Strata SAS SPSS Epi Info Tableau PowerBI etc.).
• Comprehensive knowledge of theories concepts and practices in project management process development and execution.
• Experience in staff development and capacity building experience. Ability to build teams and recognize acquire and retain talent.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) government agency or private organization.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25% local and regional travel

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