M&E/ Operations Research Specialist RTI International

RTI International is the second largest independent non¬profit research organization in the United States, dedicated to conducting research and development that improves the human condition hy turning knowledge into practice. With a staff of more than 2,600, we offer innovative research and technical solutions to governments and businesses worldwide in the areas of economic and social development, democratic governance, surveys and statistics, education and training, health and pharmaceuticals, advanced technology, energy and the environment.
RTI International is seeking a candidate for an M&E/ Operations Research Specialist for the USAID funded Supporting Public Sector Workplaces to Expand Actions and Responses against HIV/AIDS (Spear) Project.

Role and Key Responsibilities
• Take the lead in designing several Operations Research activities to identify best practices, gaps and challenges in current programming, and to provide guidance on improving activities for the future;
• Supervise the collection of data pertaining to operations research, including identifying, training, and supervising field teams and data entry persons;
• Lead in the analysis, writing, publication, and dissemination, of research providing direct recommendations for future activities including projects beyond the life of SPEAR;
• Leads in developing, implementing, and strengthening M&E systems for target ministries;
• Supports efforts to build field capacity in monitoring and evaluation and develops and strengthens evidence-based methodologies, data collection, interpretation for decision making, and protocols at the ministry level;
• Contribute to other project reports such as annual work plans;
• Provide cross-cutting OR and M&E support to team members on as needed basis.
• Support the sector to lead the development of operational research agendas
• Support the team in analysis of program data, identify gaps and best practices to inform programming

Job requirement

Qualifications:
• Minimum of a master's degree, in public health, statistics, research methods M&E or a related field, PhD ideal.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant progressive field experience in Operations Research, Capacity Building, and M&E on Health and/or HIV programs with 6 years of experience providing M&E or Operations Research technical support to similar programs (M&E, training and capacity building);
• Experience with M&E reporting, conducting analysis, presenting data findings (written and oral)
• Experience building capacity of local partners to conduct monitoring and evaluation of project activities, and analyze/ present/use the data to inform program decision making. Experience working with government ministries and districts preferred;
• Willingness to travel outside of Kampala;
• Knowledge of USG rules and regulations;
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to work with STATA, SPSS, and/or Epi Info, as well as excellent word processing, and report writing skills;
• Good interpersonal skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills;
• Ugandan Nationals highly preferred.

How to apply

Go to www.rti.org/intljobs click on the International Opportunities link. Submit a detailed CV with contact information (including email) to the M&E/Operations Research Specialist position listed under international jobs. Candidates may also submit resumes directly to the Project Administrative Assistant at mkyeyune@uphiv.rti. org/or hand delivered at Kisozi Complex addressed to the Team Leader. Deadline for submission of applications is September 15. 2011. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer.