Description
IntraHealth is looking for an experienced consultant in PEPFAR performance monitoring and improvement for the ASAP II project in Lesotho. Specifically, the Consultant for Performance, Monitoring, and Improvement will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Participate in developing Memorandum of Understandings with local implementing partners (LIPs) and ASAP II staff to outline roles, responsibilities, and timeframe.
- Design and establish a project monitoring and evaluation system, including defining project indicators and sources of data and developing the project performance monitoring plan.
- Develop Capacity Development Plan (CDP) for LIPs; provide on-site TA as indicated in the CDP, and monitor the progress of CDP
- Conduct a rapid assessment to understand LIP’s current M&E capacity
- Develop an M&E strengthening plan including identifying process and outcome indicators.
- Develop a QA/QI processes and supportive supervision tools to strengthen the M&E team
- Implement capacity-building activities to increase the ability of key LIP staff to identify, collect, analyze and report on high-quality data in support of the PEPFAR program’s indicators
- Train the M&E teams on PEPFAR reporting requirements including High-Frequency Reporting (HFR) and quarterly progress reporting in DATIM and MER indicators.
- Provide technical support to local partners in developing of Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (AMELP).
- Provide technical support to local partners in data analysis, data visualization and dashboard development.
- Provide technical support to local partners in PEPFAR HRH Reporting.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of a master’s degree in Statistics, Epidemiology or another health-related field
- 10+ years of experience monitoring health or HIV-specific programs, particularly designing M&E plans
- Demonstrated expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience setting up and managing project monitoring and evaluation plans and systems, for USAID-supported projects preferred
- Substantial experience in building the capacity of government and/or local partner staffing data collection, analysis and/or use
- Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy
- Possess outstanding professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills
- Willingness to travel within the country as needed
- Oral and written English language required; additional knowledge of recognized local languages preferred
- Must be qualified to work in Lesotho.