Director of Monitoring,
Evaluation & Learning at University Research Co., LLC (URC) | Deadline: 2nd
July, 2018
Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning at
University Research Co., LLC (URC), May 2018
NAFASI ZA KAZI/AJIRA
Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Location: Dodoma, Tanzania
Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical
assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by
empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally
appropriate solutions to critical problems. URC focuses on finding ways to
deliver proven approaches to health care problems, applying quality improvement
(QI) methods and conducting operations research to tailor those approaches to
various settings. Recognizing implementation barriers unique to each setting,
we train local managers and service providers to strengthen health systems,
integrate system elements, and bring improvements to scale.
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Background
URC seeks qualified Director of Monitoring, Evaluation &
Learning Advisor candidates to support the upcoming USAID-funded Tanzania
Boresha Lisha Kwa Maisha Bora” project. Tanzania Boresha Lisha Kwa Maisha Bora,”
which means “Improved Nutrition for Better Life,” aims to is to intensify and
integrate nutrition support to targeted regions to improve the nutritional
status of women of reproductive age, especially pregnant and lactating women,
adolescents, and children under five. The project will achieve this through a)
Strengthened multi-sectoral coordination for improved nutrition at the local
government level; b) Improved health, nutrition, caregiving, and WASH
behaviors; and c) Increased access and availability of diverse, safe, and
nutritious foods.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Director of M, E & L will be responsible for
spearheading the project’s collaborating, learning and adapting efforts
including leading the development and management of the project’s results
monitoring, evaluation, collaboration and learning in line with the Mission’s
Country Development Cooperation Strategy.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in business administration or related area
of study or equivalent work experience along with specialized advance training
in M&E.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience with progressively more
responsible roles managing M&E/CLA for projects of similar scope; includes
at least 5 years of M&E work at the supervisory level; Knowledge of
monitoring and evaluation tools and techniques for health, agriculture, or
nutrition programs a plus
Demonstrated experience working in partnership with host
governments, international donors, and implementing partners
Excellent communication skills and strong inter-personal and
supervisory skills, including the demonstrated ability to lead teams of M&E
specialists
Ability to work independently and with team members and
partners at all levels
Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to
think and plan strategically
Strong work experience with local and international partners
in Tanzania, including both private and public partners
Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in
Swahili a plus.
To Apply:
For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career
Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/careers.
You must upload your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter where
indicated. Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed
USAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well.
Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only
candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this
position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active
around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV
in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.
Thank you very much for your interest.
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