Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

PSI is recruiting a Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, to be based in Maputo, Mozambique.

Duties

• Ensure M&E systems are in place for Human Centred Design pilots to capture key performance indictors used to evaluate the pilots
• Use the data to course correct and improve the pilot in real time
• Ensures PSI/Mozambique staff and partners adhere to standard operating procedures for data collection, analysis and management
• Strengthens M&E systems for PSI/Mozambique and its partners to use of data in decision making for improved marketing, quality and performance, efficiency and influencing health policy
• Implement M&E systems assessment tools
• Conducts M&E systems assessments in accordance with PSI Global M&E Framework
• In collaboration with the program staff, develop project level monitoring and evaluation plans in line with PSI Global M&E Framework and in compliance with donor requirements
• Works together with the MIS department to develop dashboards to enhance efficiency in data collection, processing, analysis and reporting
• Manage the development of and implementation of an annual M&E Work plan and budget in collaboration with program teams and Evidence team
• Support program teams to effectively monitor indicator targets/milestones using existing monitoring frameworks and work plans
• Manage data collection, processing, analysis, and reporting processes to meet donor requirements and PSI internal data needs
• In collaboration with program teams, develop mitigation plans as required by donors, and ensure mitigation plan is updated when new project activities are added
• Strengthen PSI/Mozambique staff and partners’ capacity to collect complete, accurate and reliable data
• Build the capacity of PSI staff and partners on M&E (target & baseline setting, performance indicators, data collection tools, data quality control etc.) to improve monitoring of project activities
• Coordinate short term technical assistance (STTA) on M&E related tasks
• Develops Data Quality Plans
• Conducts regular data quality assessments as planned in the DQA plan
• Ensures timely delivery of feedback to field staff and partners
• Monitors the implementation of recommended actions
• Coordinate the preparation of program reports in line with donor reporting requirements
• Reviews and verifies data in official data sources before reporting to donors
• Works with the Evidence Team to build an evidence for learning and improving project implementation
• Leads evidence use strengthening activities to improve staff capacity to use data for decision making
• Documents evidence processes and learnings

Requisites

• Degree in Biostatistics, Social Sciences, Public Health or any other relevant field
• An M & E qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage
• At least 5 years working for international development partners implementing health projects
• At least 3 years of experience with M&E systems strengthening, program/project design, program and health related data management and monitoring in international organizational settings
• Demonstrated experience in reporting tools, data analysis, donor reporting, and facilitation of use of data for decision-making
• Demonstrated computer skills and experience with SPSS and/or STATA, Access and spreadsheets
• Familiarity with reporting systems such as Demographic Health Information System (DHIS2)
• Demonstrated experience in developing M&E work plans and budgets for M&E activities
• Demonstrated experience in building capacity of others in M&E including data quality
• Experience working with sexual and reproductive health programs is an added advantage
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Working proficiency in Portuguese and English

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted