MEL Director - Vector Control
Chemonics
Tanzania
Full-Time
2nd March 2019
Overview
Chemonics seeks a monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) director for the anticipated five-year USAID-funded Tanzania Vector Control Activity. This activity will aim to maintain high-level coverage and use of long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) for malaria prevention. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Report to the chief of party and oversee design and implementation of the performance management plan, monitoring and evaluation framework, and information systems to track service delivery against targets, outcomes, and impacts
- Develop mechanisms for collaborating, learning, and adapting in activity implementation to actively incorporate lessons learned and modify approaches
- Lead data analysis to assess progress, identify areas for improvement, and provide annual guidance on the effectiveness of vector control interventions in Tanzania
- Support all technical staff in MEL functions and manage MEL-related program staff
- Ensure continuous improvement for the project and all MEL activities
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in public health, demography, sociology, epidemiology, or a related field
- Minimum eight years of experience managing MEL systems for large-scale, donor-funded health initiatives
- Knowledge of protocols for quality data collection and verification for vector control programs
- Demonstrated experience and familiarity with surveys, research methodologies, quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis, sampling methods, and establishment of MEL systems for health programs in developing country contexts
- Experience in MEL for vector control and/or logistics programs preferred
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluent English