Director of Grants and External Relations  The Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager will assist with building Monitoring &
Evaluation systems focused on data collection, mapping, data aggregation, data
analysis and reporting (internal and external). This position will act as a resource for all
team members, with emphasis on development of results based framework and
strategies for operationalizing the monitoring and evaluation plan, to enhance project
design, monitoring and evaluation and quality. Monitoring - Leads the design and implementation of a monitoring framework to track
delivery against project goals and objectives.
Evaluation - Leads analysis of data collected under the monitoring framework for
assessment of progress and areas for improvement.
Reporting - Provides regularly updated reports on the status of implementation against
project goals and objectives to team leaders and teams;
Research - Research on key elements as � service delivery, client satisfaction,
competitors, potential markets, performance of clinic sites, sources of referral etc.
Responsibilities
Project Monitoring & Evaluation
 Act as the focal point for developing, standardizing and deploying survey tools,
and other data collection forms to realize the effective use of monitoring plans;
 Assist project and sector-specific team leaders to develop systematic and
realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to
report on all indicators;
 Develop and maintain longitudinal analysis for project stakeholders to gauge
project impact;
 Train field team members and local partners on the logical framework, data
management, data analysis and results-oriented programming, basic
surveying and sampling techniques, monitoring and evaluation methods and
principles and report writing techniques and requirements for PSZ and other
relevant donors;
 Assist with the documentation and report of assessments, project data,
lessons learned and best practices for dissemination throughout PSZ and the
MSI digital library (and at times to other agencies and interested parties, such
as local communities, organizations, government agencies, and media).
Research and surveys
 Coordinates and supervises on all research initiatives particularly in service
delivery and other key elements as client satisfaction, competitors, potential
markets, performance of clinic sites, sources of referral etc.
 Develop application in operational research of programmes, to include the design
and implementation of research & evaluation strategies on both the clinic and
organizational levels.
 Assist with the implementation of baseline surveys, monitoring and evaluation
exercises for programs/projects and impact assessments. Provide technical
support for pre and post-KAP surveys
 Participate in the preparation and implementation of special studies (e.g.
baseline, impact evaluation, mid-term review). This may include:
- Protocol development
- Drafting data collection tools
- Conducting analyses and drafting reports
Information Management
 Act as a resource for the development of data aggregation tools (flat-file and
relational databases) to better manage project inputs (operational inputs) and
project outputs;
 Assist with the maintenance of collaborative workspace following a systematic
information management system consisting of standardized file naming,
reporting templates in an effort to increase the organization's access to
information and enhance institutional memory;
 Coordinate with field project staff and other relevant stakeholders on proposal
development, project design in pursuit of high impact and cost effective project
strategies and activities;
 Gather information needed for concept papers and proposals and serve as
primary drafter and editor of proposals, donor reports, concept notes and
needs assessments for dissemination;
 Develop project and operational reporting templates that facilitate the
acquisition and aggregation of information in projects;
 Assist in the facilitation and management of field visits by donors and partners.
Other
 Any other duties that contribute to PSZ achieving it's organisational goals.
 Any other duties reasonably requested by the Director of Grants & External
Relations.Initiative
 Persistence
 Energy
 Enthusiasm
 Drive
 Results approach
 Integrity
 Commitment to personal development     Degree in Epidemiology, Social Sciences or Statistics,Masters in Development Studies, Statistics or any related field Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation or Management 3-5 years Technical Expertise
 Planning and Organisation
 Concern for Quality
 Results Focus
 Communication � Internal and External
 Business Understanding
 Initiative and Problem Solving
 Information Seeking
 Organisational Awareness
 Self Confidence
 Directiveness
 High level of professional ethics.
 Computer skills; word, excel and power point.  

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