DME Coordinator Health and Nutrition
Provide leadership in design and implementation of accountability systems for Health and Nutrition programs.
Overview
Provide leadership in design and implementation of accountability systems for Health and Nutrition programs.
You have:
- Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Social Sciences, Operations Research, Statistics, International Development, Communication Studies or any related field.
- Post graduate degree an added advantage
- At least 5 years experience in the Monitoring and Evaluation Field.
- Good Computer and database management skills, document review and report writing skills.
- A team player, ability to multi-task and work in cross-functional, fast-paced environments with the pressure of multiple deadlines.
- Willingness to travel within Zimbabwe and work in remote areas.
- Honesty and personal integrity, emotional maturity and ability to adjust to harsh working conditions.
- Clean Class 4 drivers’ license.
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE
Provide leadership in design and implementation of accountability, monitoring and evaluation systems and tools for sector specific Health and Nutrition and Education & Life Skills Technical Programs including grant funded projects with an emphasis on M&E supervision and technical excellence. He/she supports the SEL Director in ensuring that M&E systems are in place and relevant quantitative and qualitative data required for regular monitoring and for the reporting is captured/documented and stored in appropriate form.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES
- Lead in the design and set up of sector technical program monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Promote evidence based program decision making using data generated from program M&E
- Provide leadership in conducting assessments, ongoing program monitoring and reporting; provide extensive capacity building to local staff in M&E systems.
- Develop community-based information systems to serve as program management tools and early warning systems.
- Oversee monitoring and evaluation activities including the context analysis, impact evaluation, qualitative and quantitative analysis of program activities, output, outcomes, and impact, including design and testing of data collection tools, data analysis and reporting.
- Provide leadership in adjusting the data collection and management system including manual tools and electronic tools for mobile devices and computers
- Participate in coordination meetings (including external engagements/partners) and other information sharing as requested by TP /AP program manager.
- Build capacity of local DM&E officers and facilitators in M&E deliverables, including designing evaluation data collection tools, supervising field activities, data entry and data cleaning,
- Provide leadership in conducting assessments, ongoing program monitoring and reporting; provide extensive capacity building to local staff in M&E systems.
- Work with the QA Specialist and TP Manager to ensure that accountability mainstreaming is implemented in all relevant grants and APs in their portfolio
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
- Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Social Sciences, Operations Research, Statistics, International Development, Communication Studies or any related field.
- Post graduate degree an added advantage
- At least 5years experience in the Monitoring and Evaluation Field.
- Good Computer and database management skills, document review and report writing skills
- A team player, ability to multi-task and work in cross-functional, fast-paced environments with the pressure of multiple deadlines.
- Willingness to travel within Zimbabwe and work in remote areas.
- Honesty and personal integrity, emotional maturity and ability to adjust to harsh working conditions.
- Clean Class 4 drivers’ license.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience with monitoring and evaluation systems in health or nutrition programs. | This question assesses the candidate's relevant experience in the field. | Highlight your specific role, responsibilities, and successful outcomes of M&E in your previous roles. |
| How do you promote evidence-based decision making in program management? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to utilizing data for decision-making. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've built capacity in M&E among local staff? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced when working in remote areas and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use for data collection and analysis in your projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure the integrity of data collected during evaluations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role does collaboration play in your approach to monitoring and evaluation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |