Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Advisor USAID Suaahara II (Good Nutrition) Project

Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Advisor USAID Suaahara II (Good Nutrition) Project

Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Advisor USAID Suaahara II (Good Nutrition) Project

Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Advisor USAID Suaahara II (Good Nutrition) Project

Published
February 7, 2022
Location
Kathmandu, Nepal
Position type
Experience (minimum)
10+ Years
Education (minimum)
Master's
Travel required?
Not specified
Base salary (minimum)
Not specified

Description

Helen Keller Intl

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Advisor

 USAID Suaahara II (Good Nutrition) Project

 (Kathmandu, Nepal)

 

Helen Keller Intl is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition and diseases of poverty. Cofounded by Helen Keller – and guided by her fierce optimism and belief in human potential – the organization delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited. In the U.S., Africa, and Asia, Helen Keller’s proven, science-based programs empower people to create opportunities in their own lives and build lasting change.

 

We are currently seeking a Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (MER) Advisor to serve as a senior technical advisor to the USAID Suaahara II (Good Nutrition) Project in Nepal.

 

Background

USAID Suaahara II is an integrated nutrition project, implemented by Helen Keller Intl that aims to improve the nutritional status of women and children under two years of age in Nepal, through integrated Nutrition; Family Planning; Maternal, Newborn and Child Health; Agriculture; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene; and Nutrition Governance programs. Suaahara II is designed and implemented to fully support the Government of Nepal in line with Multisectoral Nutrition Plan II.

 

Scope of Work

Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Senior MER Advisor will function as the key person responsible for the monitoring, evaluation and research activities of the program consortium led by Helen Keller to provide high quality evidenced-based guidance and support on key activities for this integrated nutrition program in Nepal.

 

The MER advisor will have a strong public health background and will be able to provide high-level MER expertise across the full scope of Suaahara’s programs components. The MER advisor will also identify priorities for operational research, oversee revisions to the Suaahara II MER plan and provide mentoring and leadership to the MER team based in Kathmandu.

 

This is a Key Personnel position subject to approval by the donor.

 

Responsibilities

  • Provide up-to-date, evidence-based technical nutritional guidance and support to the Suaahara II Management Team in country as it pertains to the focus of this program. Keep the senior program management team informed about all key issues on a timely basis.
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight of design, implementation, analysis and use of the monitoring and evaluation system.
  • Mentor, supervise and evaluate two Senior Managers and contribute to an atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development.
  • Consult with and guide MER staff to achieve goals and ensure accountability to beneficiaries, partners, colleagues, and donors by providing ongoing feedback in a context of mutual respect.
  • Ensure data analysis, interpretation and report writing of all survey and study data.
  • Serve as Suaahara II focal point with External Impact Evaluation team. Promote learning through sharing of MER data and information among government counterparts and Suaahara staff so that state-of-the-art approaches are understood and can be incorporated into interventions.
  • Contribute to End of Project report
  • Identify, and/or research opportunities for capacity building for local partners and contribute to the development of the project’s strategic plan, annual work plans, and country plans and ensure that project documents and reports incorporate the latest technical approaches and interventions
  • In coordination with technical leads and partners, ensure efficient planning and implementation of quality integrated nutrition program activities including selection of appropriate short-term technical assistance and identification and support to operations research opportunities.
  • Promote program learning through sharing of technical information among the staff so that state-of-the-art approaches are applied consistently across all project interventions.
  • Represent Suaahara II in the public health community through the participation in and/or organization of conferences, workshops, and seminars, and through a range of technical reports, briefs, publications, and presentations.

 

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 10 years national and international experience in the field of public health, working on programs of similar scope and complexity (i.e. experience in programmatic application of health and nutrition, with ample experience in integration of nutrition with maternal and child health, WASH, or nutrition-sensitive agriculture at the community level; plus
  • At least a Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health or similar field (PhD a plus), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in nutrition and other relevant technical areas that include public health, FP/MNCH, water/sanitation/hygiene, household food production, behavior change communications, capacity building, applied research, strengthening public sector service delivery systems, technical and program innovations, monitoring and evaluation as well as multi-sector approaches.
  • Demonstrated ability to address SBC issues in improving nutritional status, especially for women and children in the first 1000 days.
  • Demonstrated success in delivering technical assistance, and in working in collaboration with host country governments and partner organizations.
  • Demonstrated expertise in program research design, methods, and analysis.
  • Must have creative and analytical abilities and strong operations research skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to effectively manage a team, make timely and transparent decisions, and manage conflict.
  • Excellent English oral and written communication skills, and substantial experience in monitoring and evaluation are also required.
  • Quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills preferred.
  • Extensive experience drafting and finalizing evaluation reports.
  • Experience providing capacity building, training, and mentoring both one-on-one and for groups of various sizes on evaluation-related subjects.
  • Previous experience supporting international donor-funded projects. Experience supporting USAID-funded contracts strongly preferred.
  • Computer literate and possess superior oral and written communication skills.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English, professionally functional in Nepali a plus.
  • Ability and willingness to travel at least 15-20% within Nepal and, periodically, internationally.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening skills, the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to negotiate effectively with internal and external colleagues.
  • Collaborative, flexible and solution-oriented.
  • Demonstrable respect for all persons regardless of religion, ethnicity, class or gender, with a high comfort level working in a diverse environment with a demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
  • Commitment to Helen Keller Intl’s work and mission.

 

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hki.recruitment@hki.org noting the job title in the subject line.  Qualified Nepalese professionals are encouraged to apply.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

 

Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is fully valued.

 

Helen Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

 

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at the email above or call +1 646-356-1789.

 

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