Are you a skilled Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) professional with a strong background in global health security? Do you have experience developing and implementing robust MEL frameworks? If you’re passionate about driving data-informed decision-making and improving program outcomes, we invite you to apply for the MEL Advisor position for our USAID-funded Global Health Security Activity in Jordan.
Major Responsibilities:
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor (MELA) will ensure the consistent implementation of MEL interventions throughout the activity’s duration.
The MELA Director will oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of high-quality, accurate, and reliable data for all MEL-related aspects of the activity.
The MELA will spearhead the development and management of the MEL Plan.
The MELA will establish and maintain systems for data collection and lead the analysis to generate insights into the project’s inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact.
Regular reviews of activity implementation will be conducted by the MELA, who will then communicate key learning points to USAID and other stakeholders.
This will support evidence-based decision-making to ensure project results.
Additionally, the MELA will collaborate with sub-grantees, providing feedback on data collection and indicator usage.
They will also analyze data reported by sub-grantees and facilitate training for M&E personnel in quality assurance methods
Cultural Requirements:
Trust
Must operate to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
Be accountable for performance to goals and objective of the position as set by leadership.
Be a reliable member of the team that the organization can count on.
Teamwork
Treat all people in a respectful and supportive manner.
Work collaboratively with others.
Be flexible and adaptable to change.
Communication
Seeks to achieve shared understandings when communicating.
Actively listens to others.
Respects and encouraged diverse perspectives.
Shares information openly and willingly.
Minimum Qualification/Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
Education
Master’s degree (or equivalent) preferably related to statistics, population studies, social sciences, sociology, economics, management or relevant field of study.
Work Experience
Minimum of ten years experience in the field of monitoring, evaluation, learning, and research.
Demonstrated experience working within the field of global health security and One Health.
Demonstrated experience developing MEL frameworks to measure systems strengthening.
An understanding of Joint External Evaluation tool, State Party Self Assessment Annual Reporting Tool, and other international Monitoring and Evaluation tools pertaining to Global Health security is preferred.
Previous experience working on USG or other multilateral organization projects.
Language
Excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language skills.