Family Health International (FHI): Director, Monitoring and Evaluation

Family Health International (FHI) is is a global health and development organization whose science-based programs bring lasting change to the world's most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence-driven. Among our worldwide staff of 2,500 are leading physicians, scientists, and technical experts in health, development, and management. Our work is global in scale yet country-focused, with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 10400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector, and communities. By applying science to programs, FHI is helping countries make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity-improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of:

Director, Monitoring and Evaluation

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Req ID:     1567

Description
FHI is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change. Founded in 1971, FHI maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Director, Monitoring and Evaluation based in Abuja, Nigeria.
 
Position Responsibilities:
The Director, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) is in charge of all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities for FHI’s program portfolio in Nigeria. The DME will provide technical leadership in M&E systems design and implementation, and be responsible for the overall management of the M&E Department. The DME will lead and provide technical inputs to improve and facilitate the delivery of sound technical assistance in M&E. S/he will develop and implement appropriate guidelines to support USAID/Nigeria, Government of Nigeria (GoN) counterparts and USAID’s Implementing Partners in conducting M&E and reporting results, contribute to national data collection and information systems, ensure data quality, provide technical support to GoN’s surveillance and public health evaluation efforts, and upon request collaborates closely with other major multilateral and bilateral partners to participate in the implementation and improvement of the National M&E effort in Nigeria. S/he provides overall management and provision of technical inputs to improve and facilitate the delivery of sound technical assistance and data quality in M&E.
 
Position Requirements:
Master’s degree in social sciences, demography, economics or other relevant field with a minimum of 9-11 years experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in large HIV/AIDS programs at national or international level; sound knowledge of statistics and public health; experience in working with local partners, including host Governments, NGOs and CBOs; knowledge of the Nigerian local context is an asset, as well as the familiarity with USAID and PEPFAR programs.

Application Deadline
22nd March, 2011

Method of Application
FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI's Career Center at www.fhi.org/careercenter to submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements.
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