Job Reference Number
EMUK336-4
Job Type
International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets
Schedule
Contract
Job Location
Africa; Tanzania
Job Summary
DFID Tanzania – Human Development Innovation Fund – Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Cardno Emerging Markets (UK) Ltd has recently submitted to DFID an Expression of Interest in being invited to tender for the services to manage the Human Development Innovation Fund (HDIF), which aims to drive and support innovative approaches to improving quality and sustainability of education, health and water & sanitation services in Tanzania.
HDIF will catalyse the development and testing of new models of service delivery, the use of new technologies, the involvement of new providers and the establishment of new partnerships, with a focus on the private sector and public-private partnerships. The Fund Management team will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of HDIF, including screening and scoring proposals, managing grants, ensuring effective financial oversight and reporting, supporting and monitoring projects and ensuring that projects are rigorously evaluated. Crucially, it will also bring understanding and experience of innovation and ‘innovation ecosystems’, in order to build the capacity of the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), strengthen the culture of innovation and use of science and technology in development, and ensure that findings and lessons learned are shared with government and other key stakeholders.
Cardno Emerging Markets (UK) Ltd has recently submitted to DFID an Expression of Interest in being invited to tender for the services to manage the Human Development Innovation Fund (HDIF), which aims to drive and support innovative approaches to improving quality and sustainability of education, health and water & sanitation services in Tanzania.
HDIF will catalyse the development and testing of new models of service delivery, the use of new technologies, the involvement of new providers and the establishment of new partnerships, with a focus on the private sector and public-private partnerships. The Fund Management team will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of HDIF, including screening and scoring proposals, managing grants, ensuring effective financial oversight and reporting, supporting and monitoring projects and ensuring that projects are rigorously evaluated. Crucially, it will also bring understanding and experience of innovation and ‘innovation ecosystems’, in order to build the capacity of the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), strengthen the culture of innovation and use of science and technology in development, and ensure that findings and lessons learned are shared with government and other key stakeholders.
The start-up is tentatively scheduled for July/August 2013 for a duration of 5 years.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (long-term, part-time/intermittent inputs)
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in design and implementation of M&E strategies for large scale development programmes
- A strong track record in setting up and implementing robust monitoring plans and systems to monitor activities, impact and performance of large grant funds and funded projects
- Expert in results-based monitoring, performance monitoring, setting and measuring Key Performance Indicators.
- Providing support, guidance and capacity building to a broad range of organisations in the development of appropriate M&E plans and systems
- An in-depth understanding of processes for undertaking baseline data collection, recording and reporting and carrying out impact assessments
- Practical knowledge and familiarity with DFID policies and procedures would be preferred
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of social sectors would be preferred
- Previous experience working in Tanzania would be an advantage but not essential
Other Requirements
None
Employee Benefits
Negotiated contract
Contact
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