MERL Director - CDC Southeast Asia (TB) job opportunity at FHI 360.



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FHI 360 MERL Director - CDC Southeast Asia (TB)
Experience: 8-years
Pattern: full-time
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FHI 360 is seeking a qualified candidate who will serve as the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning   (MERL)   Technical Director for a potential US CDC-funded work that seeks to reduce tuberculosis (TB) burden and mortality in countries and settings with high TB burden in Southeast Asia by strengthening the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of TB through the adoption and expansion of innovative approaches. Activities will focus on: (1) Expanding early TB diagnosis by implementing active case finding using advanced and innovative screening methods and scale-up of novel TB diagnostic approaches, (2) Advancing TB prevention interventions including expansion of TB preventive treatment to at risk populations, conducting readiness assessments and introduction of new TB vaccines, and increasing infection prevention and control capacity and support. (3) Improving TB and drug-resistant TB treatment outcomes for all individuals affected by TB by implementation of novel and shorter TB treatment regimens.     Job   Summary:   If the prospective project is awarded to FHI 360, the position   provides   ME R L   technical   guidance   to the   US CDC - funded   Southeast Asia Tuberculosis (TB)   project. Provides final authorization and approval of the ME R L portions of the project design, based on the design and direction set by technical   leadership.   May   manage   other   professional   staff   members.   Leads   project   ME R L   activities+ sub   activities   and   assists   with   project   implementation.   Ensures   project   ME R L   activities   are   on   track   withwork   plans,   with   technical   expertise   informing   project   implementation.   Oversees   ME R L   activities   timelines and   budgets.   Assists   in   the   development   of   donor   reports   and   presentations.   Successfully contributes to project design, budgeting, and recruitment efforts.   D evelop s   project indicators for use by the project team.     Accountabilities:   Technical   Requirements:   Provide technical leadership in ME R L   across the   project.    Demonstrates good judgment in selecting ME R L methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions, with some supervision.   Networks   with   key   internal   ME R L   personnel , including country-based   team .   Performs other duties as assigned.   Project Design   Implementation :   P rovide s   technical leadership of   design,   development,   planning, implementation; and capacity- building of ME R L aspects of the project    Creates ME R L project plan, within the given resource and financial   constraints   Leads   the   day -to-day ME R L   activities   of   the   project   and tracks delivery of projected outputs.   Maintains   constructive   dialogue   and   ME R L   technical   exchange   with   field   counterparts   and MEL staff members.   Develops   project ME R L   tools,   standard methods, techniques, and systems for both qualitative and quantitative analysis.    Participate   in   funder   meetings   and   provide   ME R L   technical   input.   Capacity Building, Training and   Supervision :   Develops   and   implements   ME R L   capacity   building   interventions for the project.    Identifies   ME R L strategies to address training gaps.   May supervise or   provide   technical guidance to other   project   ME R L staff members.    Project/Program   Reporting:   Collates   and   uploads   ME R L   output   and   deliverables   data   to   sponsor   data   systems.   Contributes to preparing and delivering presentations to the donor on   project   progress.   Helps in the development and review of work   plans.   Serves   as   the   primary   author   for   ME R L   deliverables   (e.g.,   reports,   presentations , technical   manuscripts).   Gathers and aggregates data to provide a summary / high level   overview for decision making.   Quality   Assurance :   Ensures   ME R L   technical   deliverables   are   consistent   with   best   practices   in   the   industry   /   subject   and meet   funder   contractual obligations   Identifies   areas   for   improved   efficiency   or   effectiveness   within   prescribed   ME R L   parameters,   and institutes enhancements to procedures.     Applied Knowledge &   Skills:   Ensures   appropriate   and   timely   technical support for field   projects.   Ensures the quality of implemented MEL activities and systems at all levels.   Conducts   routine   coordination   with   employees   and   consultants,   on-site   and   in   the   field.   Strong   ME R L   knowledge   and   skills   and   solid understanding of ME R L concepts,   principles   and procedures.    Previous   experience with TB-specific MERL is preferred.   Has   the   ability   to   manage   ME R L aspects of   projects,   set   realistic   priorities,   and   plan   for   the   successful   implementation of activities.   Proficient writing and verbal communication   skills .   Relevant   computer   software   skills   (including,   at   a   minimum,   the   standard   applications   in   MS   Office).   Ability to manage their own work to job and performance   standards.   Must be able to read,   write   and speak fluent English .     Problem Solving &   Impact:   Demonstrates   the   ability   to   assess   needs   within   agreed   upon   duties   and   considers   the best   course   of action to meet those needs.   Effectively applies   knowledge of   ME R L   concepts   to solve problems.   Demonstrates   the   ability   to   develop   solutions   to   problems   that   cannot   be   solved   using existing methods or approaches.   Understands that f aulty   decisions/ recommendations/ failures to   complete   assignments   will   normally   result   inserious   delays   to   assigned   projects   resulting   in   considerable   expenditure   of   additional   time, resources, and funds   and proactively plans to avoid this.   Decisions and actions   impact   primarily workflow, project   processes   and   timeframes .   Possesses p roblem solving   skills to handle varied issues requiring review of practices and precedents to resolve.    Capable   of   evaluating and resolving discrepancies with data, analyses, processes, etc.    Understands MERL p olicies   or   guidelines   relevant to the project and when   referr al   to   a   supervisor   or more senior professional   is   required .     Supervision   Given/Received:   S upervise s   junior ME R L staff   members.   Coordinates own ME R L workflow and sets individual ME R L   priorities.   Works   under   general   guidelines   for   completion   and   accuracy   as   determined   by   the   supervisor.   Accomplishes   results   through   lower-level   staff   managers   or   through   experienced   staff   who exercise independence in their assignments.   Serves   as   mentor   to   country-level and   more   inexperienced   ME R L   staff.    Reports to the Principal Investigator     Education: **   **   Master’s Degree or   its International   Equivalent in Knowledge/Information Sciences,   Public   Health,   Epidemiology, Statics,   Behavioral,   Life/Social   Sciences, International Development, Human Development or Related Field.   Project Management (PM) Certification   preferred.     Experience: **   **   8+   years   of   relevant   experience   in   implementation   of   MERL components of   large projects and/or programs – may manage activities of lower-level staff, however, main function is individual contributor.   Documented   experience   providing   technical   assistance ,   capacity   building   and   business development in ME R L.     Prior   work   experience   in   a   non-governmental   organization   (NGO),   government   agency,   or private organization.   Experience working with tuberculosis programs preferred.   This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks. FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org . FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a  competitive benefits package , professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself. Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.  

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