Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Advisor – SIHSA At Save the Children

THE ROLE: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Advisor – SIHSA

Save the Children is recruiting for Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Advisor for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) program in Sierra Leone. The program will focus on improving the quality of family planning and maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and malaria services; promote adoption of crucial health behaviors; and strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels.

The Postholder will develop, implement, and continuously improve M&E systems for all project activities. S/he will incorporate best practices to ensure information collected is accurate, timely, and disseminated appropriately in high quality reports. The M&E Advisor will use these findings to improve the program and achieve activity objectives. She/he will also be actively involved in promoting learning through documentation of lessons learned and developing approaches for community analysis and using data for decision making.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field is required.
Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management; experience in qualitative research techniques a plus.
Minimum of seven years of experience in monitoring and evaluation related to global health, especially maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health; family planning; and malaria.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Strong analytical skills and an understanding of monitoring, evaluation and assessment tools to promote evidence-based learning.
Ability to analyze complex data and summarize it for a range of audiences.
Ability to gain support from staff across teams and to build the capacity of others.
Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively, innovate, and set manageable work plans and priorities and evaluate progress.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of Sierra Leone is preferred.
Female applicants are strongly encourage to apply.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year with possibility for extension

Closing Date: 31st August, 2022

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

 Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided by Careers.sl.

 Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

 Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY