Post:Programme Manager: Monitoring & Evaluation

Job Description

Responsible to:Professor Joseph Valadez (Head of Monitoring and

Evaluation, Technical Assistance and Research Group: METRe)

Location: Field-based in South Asia and/or Sub-Sahara Africa

Summary of Role:

METRe is seeking aM&E Programme Manager. This is a senior role, reporting and working under the direction of the Head of METRe, Professor Joseph Valadez. The post-holder will be field based and will provide leadership and management at field level for any assigned METRe project in South Asia and/or Sub-Sahara Africa. METRe has had a long term presence in India, Uganda and South Sudan, with field offices and staff in these countries. In addition, the post-holder may be required to deliver short-term Technical Assistance throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The M&E Programme Manager may manage all stages of the project cycle for a given project, or be called upon to manage a specific stage, such as start-up and project initiation, a specific deliverable or work package, or project closure. In such circumstances, it may be necessary, to take over, handover or work collaboratively with other Country Project Managers. The post-holder will be expected to be involved in business development, scoping new opportunities, and engaging with donors and partners at field level. S/he will also contribute to project design, proposal development and budgeting.

Specific Tasks:

Oversee overall planning and execution of a project according to the work plan.
Leading a small project team, be responsible for day-to-day implementation of field-based technical assistance and research in the areas of LQAS, Health Facility Assessments, and the blending of HMIS and LQAS data to enhance the power of estimators.
Identifying short-term technical assistance needs based upon the project work plan. Identify local and regional consultants as required. Liaise with HQ to identify international consultants and to ensure consultant contracts are in place.
Develop Terms of References (TOR) for consultants. Ensure TORs are consistent with work plans and deliver on project objectives.
Oversee the performance of staff and consultants in the field. Ensure consultant’s technical reports meet donor and stakeholder requirements.
Produce high quality technical analyses and reports and disseminate materials appropriate to stakeholder needs, presenting analysis, and providing recommendations related to research findings.
Represent LSTM inproject countries withthe Government, the donor, development partners, NGOs and other stakeholders and provide high-level liaison and negotiation functions to meet project objectives.
Oversee management and utilisation of all in-country project resources. Adhering to LSTMs policies and procedures.
Coordinate overall capacity development, support and skills transfer tostaff and partner institutions.
To lead new business development for METRe in project countries, in co-ordination with the Head of Metre. Collaborate in the development and submission of technical proposals.
Lead the establishment and implementation of the Professional Certificate Courses in Lot Quality Assurance in designated countries.
Contribute to publications and disseminate group research findings on community health internationally. Undertake communication activities that will expand areas of operation and improve visibility of LSTM.
To carry out all duties in compliance with equal opportunities policy and core values.
To have an awareness of the Health and Safety policies and to follow safe working practices within the local context.
To be responsible for security within the project and ensure that LSTM’s field work, off-site and travel risk assessment procedures are followed.
Any other reasonable duties commensurable with the role and as required by the METRe Group Head.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:M&E Programme Manager

Specification / Criteria / Essential
Desirable / Assessment
Education / Master in Public Health (MPH) or equivalent / E / Application form/CV
Experience / Substantial experience in management of health programmes, at a senior field leadership role, in both South Asia and Sub-Sahara Africa.
Experience of working in India, South Sudan and Uganda.
Experience of delivering short-term technical assistance across South Asia and Sub-Sahara Africa.
Extensive experience in managing LQAS projects.
Experience of survey methodologies, at a field level especially LQAS, HFA and KPC
Proven experience of project management with responsibility for financial management and budget control of long-term programmes
Experience of establishing partnership and networking
Proven experience to coordinate with senior level Ministry of Health (MOH) officials (e.g. Mission Director, Director General etc.) and across number of stakeholders.
Experience in leading and managing a team of staff and influencing peers positively. / E
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Skills,AbilitiesKnowledge / Ability to influence with confidence, tact and diplomacy, a diverse range of partners, organisations in diverse cultural setting
Ability to network, build and maintain external partnership/relationship
Understanding of the local context within India and South Sudan and the ability to identify business opportunities within these countries
Experience of the local context within other countries in South Asia and Su-Sahara Africa and the ability to identify business opportunities within these countries
A team player able to leadand empower others
Knowledge and understanding of international health issues
Proven record in bringing innovation into programmes
Experience with LSTM management, human resource and financial processes
Excellent communication and report writing skill / E
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Personal Attribute / Team player
Persistent and patient
Able to meet deadlines
Diplomacy- able to work with a range of people in a multicultural environment
Fluency in spoken and written English
Fluency in a local language/dialect / E
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Circumstances / This post holder will spend at least 80% of their time based in the field in our countries of operation.
Willingness to work in fragile and post-conflict countries.