Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning

October 16

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Global health • U.S. and global education • Integrated development • Nutrition • Technology

1001 - 5000

Description

• FHI 360 is seeking a Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) for the USAID GH Social and Behavior Change (GH SBC) Activity. • The Director of MERL is an advanced subject matter expert who sets technical design and direction and consults for one or more large, highly complex technical units of a functional domain in the areas of MERL. • The MERL Director will serve as the technical lead for all MERL activities conducted under the project, overseeing a team of research, M&E, knowledge management and communications advisors. • In this role they will be responsible for overseeing the strategic design of MERL systems, processes, and tools; implementation of MERL activities; and documentation and dissemination of results and learning. • Ensures quality of existing activities across the award. • Sets agenda to guide the investment of resources in a technical space. • Oversees all aspects of work globally. • Establishing and monitoring best practices. • Leads business development. • Leads staff members’ development and mentoring. • Overall responsibility for budget and regulatory compliance. • Main point of contact with donors and stakeholders on technical matters. • Leads large complex technical components of the organization and is accountable for developing the technical strategic and operational plans, goals, and policies.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or its International Equivalent in Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences, International Development, Human Development or Related Field. • Doctorate Degree Preferred. • Project Management (PM) Certification preferred. • Typically requires a minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience in a specialized technical/medical field of study. • Documented experience as invited speaker/presenter at relevant conferences/meetings, authorship of technical/service delivery guidelines, and significant contribution to peer-reviewed publications. • Experience developing strategy and/or performance standards for projects/services in the technical area. • Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization. • International or Domestic (US) Program Development or Program management preferred.

Benefits

• FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. • All US based staff working full-time receive 18 days of paid vacation per year. • 12 sick days per year. • 11 holidays per year. • Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.