Director of Monitoring and Evaluation (Expat)

Our client is looking for a Director of Monitoring and Evaluation to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Development and Improvement of Management Systems and Strategy (30%):
• Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) strategy and related policies, guidelines, processes, frameworks, and standard procedures.
• Measure and report on organizational strategic priorities and targeted outcomes.
• Lead the development and implementation of effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning reports and recommendations, ensuring high-quality design and execution.
• Oversee and improve the quality of monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Partner with government officials to understand their data needs and develop systems to provide requested information.
• Promotion of Use of Evidence Across the Organization (25%):
• Model excellent customer service and ensure that the data and information needs of the team are met.
• Work with the Data team to develop and maintain internal and public-facing dashboards used by the team and government partners.
• Develop a deep understanding of school health and stay up to date on new and relevant evidence, best practices, literature, and policy documents.
• Collaborate closely with Development, Communications, and Advocacy leads to integrate research priorities and results into advocacy and policy change initiatives.
• Strategic Leadership and Team Management (25%):
• Identify areas across functions for process improvement and drive efficiency.
• Work with the Chief Operating Officer to develop and execute comprehensive strategies for data management, analytics, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with the management team to ensure these strategies contribute to the company's overall success and attainment of goals.
• Partner with the executive team to develop multi-year strategies and implementation plans to incorporate evidence into decision-making across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on monitoring and evaluation findings and best practices.
• Lead, mentor, and manage direct reports, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
• External Engagement and Thought Leadership (20%):
• Seek opportunities with research institutions, universities, consultants, and international coalitions to collaborate with.
• Seek opportunities to present research findings in relevant forums.
• Manage the submission of abstracts and present data to donors or in conference settings.
• Draft key learnings, compile best practices, track/grow audience engagement, and track these findings for the organization's archives.

Key Skills

• Knowledge of mixed methods research with advanced knowledge in quantitative research methods and statistical analysis.,
• Experience conducting research in sub-Saharan Africa.,
• Superior skills using MS Excel, Tableau, and other applications, with advanced proficiency in one or more statistical and data analytics software packages.,
• Prior success publishing journal articles and other communications documents to disseminate research findings.,
• Excellent follow-through, attention to detail, and deadlines, with a strong personal sense of accountability.,
• Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information with care.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in public health, social science, statistics, development studies, or another relevant field from a recognized university.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in monitoring and evaluating public health programs, health systems, and/or social research.
• Minimum of five years of team and project leadership experience.
• Preferred experience and skills include a Ph.D. in public health, a social science, statistics, development studies, or another relevant field; experience with Institutional Review Board processes; working in a high-growth or start-up environment; and working in an international organization operating in low- and middle-income countries.