M&E Officer - TB/HIV/RSSH Grant

Working in 52 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively.

Plan International has been implementing grants from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, since Round 4 in various roles of Principal Recipient (PR), Sub- Recipient (SR) and Sub Sub-Recipient (SSR). Covering countries like, Benin, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Cameroun, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Senegal, El Salvador, Thailand, Togo and Zimbabwe.

Plan International has been awarded GC7 TB/HIV/RSSH grant from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Plan International Liberia been selected to as PR to implement the grant with multiple partners including MOH as SR/SSR/SP (Service Provider).

This post is needed to ensure quality and compliance with programmatic and financial indicators of Sub Recipients, through on-going support to field work in research, planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Dimensions of the Role

With support of the M&E Coordinator, the M&E Officer supports the national program M&E activities of the PR/SR/SRR/SP by:

• Developing monitoring and evaluation plan for the project.
• Developing a Monitoring and Evaluation plan for county activities.
• Monitoring and Evaluation of financial and programmatic goals outlined in the proposal.
• Reviewing and analyzing the data and reports from the sub-recipients and providing feedback and recommendations to improve their performance and quality.
• Supporting the development and tracking of detailed budget for M&E activities, based on the performance framework and the M&E plan.
• Updating the Detailed Implementation Plan with current results achievement data and providing analysis of the results and commentary for any variances from target.

Development of monitoring and evaluation plan

• Ensure the effective implementation of instruments and mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of the Global Fund grant at the Country Office;
• Continuously review work plans, implementation and monitoring plans to ensure relevance and alignment with approved Performance Framework.
• Conducting, coordinating monitoring, and evaluation activities, such as baseline surveys, needs assessments, progress reports, impact evaluations, and lesson learned workshops.
• Ensure the technical preparation of Local Global Fund Agent (LFA) missions and ensure Plan meets the framework requirements.

Development of a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for county-level activities

• Cascading the overall framework and plan for project M&E, including indicators, data collection methods, data quality standards, reporting formats and timelines to county-level teams
• Training county-level teams on M&E tools, mechanisms for monitoring/evaluation and use of the monitoring system.
• Supporting the use of national M&E system by ensuring that implementing partners use the national system for their program reporting
• Ensuring that the monitoring system has been updated with current and correct results and targets data.
• Providing technical support and capacity building to the sub-recipients on M&E skills, systems, and tools, including training as needed.

Monitoring and Evaluation of financial and programmatic goals outlined in the proposal

• Ensures that the monitoring and evaluations plans for the sub-recipients are aligned with the expected results according to the specifications of the Global Fund.
• Supports the development of quarterly and annual progress reports by providing performance data and analysis in a timely manner.
• Monitoring and reporting the expenditure and utilization of the M&E budget on a regular basis, and making adjustments as needed in consultation with the
• Supports the design and implement a system to monitor the progress and risks of sub-recipients’/ Sub-sub-recipients/ Service Providers’ activities and alert the M&E Coordinator in case of any delays or issues with results achievement or data quality.
• Verifies and validate the data provided by the sub-recipients and ensure its accuracy and quality.
• Produces and submit progress reports within 40 days after the end of each quarter.
• Manages and track the indicator data and report it to the M&E Coordinator on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Dealing with Problems

• Execution of alternatives based on the grant Risk Management Plan;
• Collect information on specific actions Management Plan to overcome the emergency.

Accountabilities

Exhibit required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives

Gained through education, training and experience

Knowledge

• University degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Economics or related field;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation and project management;
• Knowledge of indicators for monitoring and evaluation of disease;
• Participated in studies and health assessments;
• Proven experience working with partners.

Skills

• Initiative and forecasting;
• Ability to work in team environment and ensure proper supervision;
• Capacity planning and organization;
• Capacity for analysis and synthesis;

Attitude/Behaviours

• Ability to resolve conflicts;
• Be available for missions at home and abroad;
• Empathy with gender and sexual diversity;
• Interest and commitment to working with children;
• No discrimination.

Physical Environment and Demands

• Does not require significant physical effort. Requires concentration, analysis and synthesis of information, interpretation and decision-making.
• The position is based in Plan International Liberia Country office. Trips within the county when necessary - sometimes at short notice.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Location: Country Office, Monrovia

Department: Program Department

Reports to: M&E Coordinator

Closing Date: 12th December 2023

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Global Safeguarding policy. Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability. As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. Our organisation is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas. We will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.

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