The U.S. Mission/Mozambique is recruiting for a Lead Development Assistance Specialist (Site Monitoring/M&E) within the Integrated Health Office.
Duties
- Plan, initiate, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate health and HIV monitoring and evaluation activities, based on need and will make assignments as determined necessary
- Apply, and lead others in applying, evaluation research to the monitoring of program/project/activity implementation in order to document results, and to translate M&E and other data into meaningful policy and program improvement
Requisites
- Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree, or the local equivalent, is required. Preference will be given to a candidate holding a degree in a field related to social science, statistics, mathematics, or an equivalent job-related field
- An advanced Degree in one of the above fields is desirable
- Five to seven years of progressively responsible job-related professional-level experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, evaluation of program/project/activity implementation, in direct program/project/activity management, or in a closely related activity is required
- At least two years of this experience in a development-oriented workplace, or a related field, for USAID, other donor agencies, host-country organizations, or private-sector institutions, and which included project design, performance monitoring, and/or the analysis and interpretation of large amounts of data, is desired
- Fluency in English and Portuguese speaking, reading and writing language skills is required
- Good knowledge of M&E systems, public health programming, and international donor operations in the sector
- In addition, must have, or have the ability to quickly acquire, knowledge of USG legislation, policy, and practice relating to development assistance; USAID programming policies, regulations, procedures, and documentation; and, of the objectives, methodology, and status of assigned activities
- Knowledge and understanding of the organization and roles of the different levels of GoRM health delivery systems in order to maintain effective communication, and to develop consensus on plans for governance, finance, and human resources management systems improvement
- Demonstrated ability to assume management and leadership roles
Notes
Applicants should attach supporting documentation such as certificates, diplomas, work and residence permit in the country (for foreigners), or proof of identity for nationals. Only candidates selected for interview will be informed in writing of the final decision. Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should
submit a letter and your instructive CV, both in English, stating "Lead Development Assistance Specialist (Site Monitoring/M&E)”.
EEO/AA: THE U.S. MISSION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF HIV/AIDS STATUS.