Monitoring Evaluation and Learning(MEL) Advisor

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in a long - lasting way by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, public health threats, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 50 countries, including Liberia and all U.S. states and territories. Job Summary: The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor provides technical guidance on all MEL aspects of the Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Activity in Liberia, including overseeing the execution of day-to-day MEL activities, developing and implementing policies and processes, and ensuring quality service delivery using project data to ensure evidence-based decision-making. S/he will lead activities to develop, operationalize, implement, and manage MEL systems, tools, and procedures to collect, collate, analyze, interpret, and use data that demonstrates impact and Activity accountability and progress. The MEL Advisor will directly and indirectly supervise technical staff and subcontractors at the in-country level to ensure that in-country activities align with workplan objectives and the Activity MEL Plan (AMELP) and—by extension—USG priorities, and are implemented to the highest quality, on time, and within budget. The MEL Advisor will promote STRIDES as a thought leader in the MEL community in Liberia, contributing to FHI 360's thought leadership in the field through documentation of best practices. Duties and Responsibilities Supports design, development, planning, implementation of, and reporting against STRIDES AMELP. Develops, operationalizes, implements, and manages MEL systems, tools, and procedures to collect, collate, analyze, interpret, and use data that demonstrate impact and Activity accountability and progress. Tracks STRIDES progress against MEL indicators and targets to ensure consistent and systematic tracking and reporting. Ensures that relevant MEL plans integrate high-quality quantitative and qualitative methods and participatory methodologies to monitor project quality for performance and results. Assesses subcontractors' MEL-related data and reporting efforts to verify quality. Builds STRIDES staff MEL capacity, including strengthening, managing, and operationalizing MEL systems, data quality assurance, data demand and use, facilitating learning and knowledge exchange, documenting lessons learned and best practices, and reporting. Leads STRIDES learning activities and data use initiative; fosters culture of learning and knowledge sharing. Manages in-country relationships with national, regional, and local government counterparts and multisectoral partners in the MEL space; identifies technical support needed to fulfill national global health security and MEL objectives. Strengthens the capacity of MOH, county health teams, laboratories, surveillance officers, and implementing partners in data management, analysis, interpretation, visualization, and use for decision-making. Leads the development of country-specific MEL plans and budgets aligned with STRIDES goals and ensures compliance with donor and organizational policies and procedures. Identifies and consults with the STRIDES Senior Management team on recommendations to improve Activity implementation and outcomes. Supervises and mentors staff; oversees recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes as needed. Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge & Skills and Attributes: Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in national and international Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL), Strategic Information, and Global Health Security practices. Familiarity with Liberia MOH and NPHIL reporting systems and structures. Demonstrated project and technical leadership with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure the successful implementation of activities. Fluency in English required. Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to exchange information, present recommendations, build consensus, and gain stakeholder support and commitment for strategic initiatives and program priorities. Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with government institutions, donors, implementing partners, and multisectoral stakeholders. Strong organizational skills, ability to work effectively under pressure, and adapt to rapidly evolving public health emergencies and outbreak response environments. Qualifications and Requirements: Master's Degree or its International Equivalent in Monitoring and Evaluation, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Informatics, Information Systems, Behavioral or Social Sciences, International Development, Human Development, or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP) Minimum of 8 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL), Strategic Information, or public health program management, including experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating complex health or development programs. Demonstrated experience serving as a senior technical lead or subject matter expert in MEL, Strategic Information, or Global Health Security programming. Demonstrated experience leading and managing multi-sectoral and multi-country projects funded by international donors. Experience in developing technical reports, publications, presentations, dashboards, and data visualization products for both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated expertise and skills in quantitative and qualitative methods for routine monitoring, assessment, evaluation, or learning. Proficiency with relevant data collection, statistical analysis, and data visualization software (e.g., STATA, R, SPSS, Epi Info, Tableau, Power BI, DHIS2, KOBO, etc.). Comprehensive knowledge of project management, performance monitoring, process improvement, data quality assurance, and results-based management approaches. Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, mentorship, team leadership, and institutional capacity strengthening. Proven ability to build, manage, and retain high-performing teams in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments. Experience working with government institutions, donors, multilateral organizations, implementing partners, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) preferred. Prior experience supporting Global Health Security, surveillance, outbreak preparedness and response, emergency public health programs, or health systems strengthening initiatives preferred. Supervision Given/Received: Will directly supervise MEL Officer/s. Work is reviewed in terms of meeting STRIDES objectives and schedules. Plays a coaching and mentoring role for others. Typical Physical Demands: Typical office environment. Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs. Technology to be Used: Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment. Travel Requirements: 10%-25% Safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to providing a safe environment for all employees, beneficiaries, and anyone contracted by FHI 360. This includes taking measures to protect vulnerable people from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by either FHI 360 employees or associated personnel. FHI 360 abides by child safeguarding principles. FHI 360's Safeguarding Policies apply and flow out to all FHI 360 staff, board members, volunteers, and partner staff (subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and sub-recipients), regardless of the funding mechanism or amount of contract, agreement, or purchase order. FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at Join our team - FHI 360. Please note that only pre-selected candidates will be contacted. The expected hiring salary range for this role is USD 35,000 - 50,000 annually for basic salary. 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FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives. To learn more, visit fhi360.org. 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. 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. 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.