Post of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager
The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), invites applications from suitably qualified nationals of member states for the Position of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager, to be based at the ECSA Secretariat, Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.
The Organisation
The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA) is an inter-governmental regional organization established in 1974 with the aim of fostering and strengthening regional cooperation and capacity to address the health needs of the member states in order to attain the highest state of health for individuals and communities in the ECSA region. Currently ECSA consists of ten member states: Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Seychelles, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The mandate of ECSA is “to promote and encourage efficiency and relevance in the provision of health services in the region.”
Broad purpose of the Job
The overall goal of the position of M&E Manager is to develop a comprehensive tracking system to collect, document, analyze and share information on health and enable transparent and objective communication about the effort being made to improve health status in the region. The M&E Manager will be responsible for the introduction, management and coordination of M&E systems, data management at different levels, materials development and distribution, introduction of innovations (ICT solutions) in the area of M&E and collaboration with stakeholders and partners. The M&E Manager will work in close collaboration with the Directorates and the Programme Managers at the ECSA Secretariat and with the M&E Departments of the Member States. The M&E Manager will be accountable to the Director General through the Director of Programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Continuously developing, monitoring and reviewing the overall Monitoring and Evaluation framework for the ECSA Health Community, Policy framework, Strategies and Plans at the ECSA Secretariat and in the M&E Departments of Member States;
• Developing and implementing an ECSA electronic data management system to collect and process data and guide the development, utilization and maintenance of data bases
• Providing technical expertise, facilitating the availability and the effective utilization of M&E data and data management systems through skills building, day-to-day communications with Programmes and Member States.
• Developing M & E capacity building programmes for ECSA Secretariat staff and staff in the M&E Departments of Member States and introduce innovative training and support approaches in order to enhance efficiency.
• Mobilising resources and budgets for monitoring and evaluation for the ECSA Secretariat and support the development of M&E plans and budgets in the Member States;
• Providing technical expertise in health systems and operational research for policy and action.
• Preparing periodic reports, documentation and presentations of lessons learnt and best practices identified to relevant bodies and key stakeholders.
• Fostering participatory planning and monitoring through establishing and maintaining links with partners at the ECSA Secretariat and in Member States;
• Coordinating and supporting the work of the ECSA-HC Monitoring and Evaluation Expert Committee.
• Assisting M&E Departments of Member states in managing training and supportive supervision sessions in M&E including material development to guarantee quality of activities carried out under the system.
Education & Professional Qualifications:
• Basic Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Statistics or Health Sciences
• Post Graduate University degree preferably in Public Health, Planning, Health Economics, Management, Business Administration or any other relevant social sciences discipline
• Certified qualification in Computer Sciences
• Training and Expert knowledge in data management
Experience & Knowledge:
A minimum of 5 years of professional “hands on” working experience in an
M&E, Operational Research or other project management role in a health or related organisation in a national or international context
Experience with compiling, analyzing and reporting on health statistics
Experience with the installation and implementation of (electronic) systems of monitoring and evaluation of health programs
Experience in training and ability to organise train and support staff on needs assessment, project design, implementation monitoring and evaluation
Solid understanding of and experience with strategic, organizational and management issues as well multi-stakeholder processes and negotiations
Good contextual knowledge of national, regional and international health issues and priorities
Skills & Competencies:
• Affinity for Monitoring and Evaluation and explicit interest in systems strengthening
Systems/strategic thinker, with strong problem solving skills and
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quantitative/qualitative analytical abilities;
• Highly computer and data management literate, high proficiency in Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint and Excel with skills in data processing and information analysis
including knowledge of statistical packages and applications such as
SAS/SPSS/STATA
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including report writing.
Pragmatic, action-oriented, implementation focus, well organized, initiator,
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independent worker and problem solver
• Action oriented Team player with strong relationship and teamwork skills, ability to
work in a multi-disciplinary team, build productive relationships, collaborate
effectively and build consensus with a range of stakeholders internally and externally
• Strong self-direction and focus, leadership qualities, self-, team and upward-
management skills
• Rigorous, structured, implications-focused with ability to quickly process and absorb new information
• Strong project management skills
• Political astuteness, diplomatic and negotiation skills.
Age: Applicants must be between 33 and 55 years of age.
Remuneration Package:
An attractive package will be offered to the right candidate. The package details may be obtained on request from the Director General, ECSA Health Community, Arusha, Tanzania
Contract Appointment:
This is a three year performance based contract renewable once upon mutual agreement between the employee and the employer.
Method of Application:
Nationals of members States who wish to apply for the Post should do so by submitting the following:
• Brief Application Letter stating why the candidate feels suitable for the Post;
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of Educational and Professional Certificates.
• Names of three (3) referees with their addresses including Telephone, Fax
and E-mail.
• Letter supporting the application written by the Permanent/Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Health of the member state.
• Nationals from member states who wish to apply for the post should do so using prescribed application forms obtainable from the Principal/Permanent Secretaries of Ministries of Health in their respective countries or download the application forms from ECSA website.
• Applications by e-mail are encouraged.
This is a re-advertisement and candidates who submitted their applications for the post by 30 November 2013 need not re-apply.
Deadline for Applications:
Applications should reach the address below by 22 March 2014.
Director General
East, Central and Southern Africa- Health Community Plot 157 Oloirien, Njiro Road
P.O. Box 1009
Arusha, Tanzania
Tel: Off: +255-27-250 8362/3; 250 4106
Fax: +255-27-254125/250 8292
E-mail: vacancies@ecsa.or.tz with copies to dg@ecsa.or.tz; doid@ecsa.or.tz Website: www.ecsahc.org
The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community is an equal opportunity employer
Female candidates are encouraged to apply*
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