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Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, EpiC COVID-19
Responsible to: SI Specialist

ABOUT FHI 360:
FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting
ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health,
education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research
and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated
development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
FHI 360 implements the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project, a fiveyear
global project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). EpiC
receives COVID-19 funding to prevent, prepare for, respond to and bolster health systems to
address COVID-19 and reduce cases of re-emergence. Currently, EpiC and its consortium members
implement COVID-19 activities in more than 60 countries across the world including Papua New
Guinea (PNG).

We are currently seeking qualified candidate for the position of: Monitoring and Evaluation, EpiC
COVID-19.

Basic Responsibility
Under the supervision of the COVID-19 Strategic Information Specialist, and with technical
oversight from the Lab Specialist and Biomedical Engineer Specialist, the Monitoring & Evaluation
Officer is responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities under
USAID-supported COVID-19 activities in PNG. The M&E Officer will work with other program staff
and M&E officers of partner organizations to ensure that M&E activities are in line with
organizational standards and meet both donor and Government of PNG reporting requirements.
S/He will be responsible for managing routine program statistics including ensuring timely
reporting of monthly program statistics by all partner organizations, maintaining data storage and
back-up, ensuring data quality and building the capacity of partner M&E staff to observe standard
M&E practices at all times. It is the responsibility of the M&E Officer remain current on M&E best
practices, organizational, donor and GoPNG reporting requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and regularly update a project performance monitoring plan in line with donor requirement
• Provide guidance and lead the design and implementation of M&E systems and tools for the project interventions
• Provide support on the data management including data collection, transmission, storage and back up, analysis, interpretation and dissemination
• Ensure timely reporting of routine program data from partners based on agreed flow path, timelines and formats
• Maintain data quality at all times thorough routine monthly data verifications and quarter data quality audits
• Ensure regular availability of M&E data analysis products for program performance review and monitoring by FHI 360 and partners
• Ensure that M&E related activities are implemented according to the approve annual implementation plan
• Organize quarterly program performance review meetings with the participation of partner organizations
• Build the capacity of partner M&E staff to observe standard M&E practices at all times.
• Represent FHI 360 in workshops/meeting as assigned
• Travel out of Port Moresby up to 25% of time for project related activities
• Assist as required in project efforts to build sustainability of the COVID-19 surveillance system
• Undertake other duties as assigned by line manager or FHI 360 management

  
  Other Duties

  • Fulfil other appropriate level responsibilities as defined by the Country Director or COVID-19 Program Director from time to time

    COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES

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    • Task-oriented person, who pursues thoroughness and appropriate details, and completes tasks in a timely and cost-effective way
    • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work effectively with team members
    • Proactive, innovative, and able to plan and implement tasks effectively and efficiently
    • Ability to effectively communicate with team members and Implementing Partner organizations on new initiatives, as well as on technical and program issues.

      KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

      • University degree or equivalent, preferably in statistics or social sciences with 2 to 3 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation
      • Good understanding of Project Cycle Management
      • Good knowledge of Microsoft office package, especially excel, word and power point.
      • Experience with database development/management and/or knowledge of District Health information System (DHIS) will be an advantage
      • Familiarity with public health interventions (especially HIV/AIDS and Gender) and with the PNG public health system is highly desirable.

        
        LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT: Port Moresby: Papua New Guinea
        

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