Job ID: 14334
Location: Ghana-Accra
Job Sector: Health
# of Openings Remaining: 1
Overview/Responsibilities:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit 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 60 countries, all
50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified
candidates for the position of: Technical Advisor I
Provides technical and scientific leadership to those designing, and implementing technical strategies, programs or tools in specific technical areas. Provides technical advice based upon expertise and knowledge of evidence- based methods and strategies, current practice, and established operational and research standards to ensure quality and rigorous design. Builds capacity in country-level, regional or global program staff. Assesses current technical, scientific, managerial and operational efficiencies at the program, regional, or global levels as appropriate. Provides guidance to ensure that program implementation adheres to appropriate technical standards and guidelines and that programs are technically sound. May evaluate proposal design and protocol development to en sure design is sound and based upon evidence- based practice.
Provides global scientific leadership by staying current of evolving technical standards, guidelines, and program developments in area of expertise. Responsible for sharing best practices in their field of expertise and contribute to the knowledge base through participation in scientific forums and technical networks. Shares new knowledge/evidence and best practices through collaboration with relevant departments and personnel.
May be required to coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, such as; the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW), district health staff, several international and national development partner organizations, and the USAID mission in order to complete work.
Accountabilities:
- Provide technical leadership in a specific technical component and/or program wide activities.
- With technical oversight, provide technical leadership in design,
development, planning, implementation; and capacity- building of specific technical components of programs.
- Participate in resource development activities.
- Responsible for accomplishing assigned job responsibilities, and following the standards and practices of the department and division.
- Responsible for planning and scheduling own work flow and timetables, within area and function guidelines.
- Identifies areas for improved efficiency or effectiveness within prescribed parameters, and institutes enhancements to procedures.
- Maintains a constructive dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff of implementing partners.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs.
- Develops tools for the design and implementation of specific technical
components.
- Ensures that project implementation adheres to the appropriate global
strategy and remains technically sound.
- May serve as a departmental resource on procedural, administrative and operational issues.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
- Ensures appropriate and timely technical support to field programs.
- Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.
- Conducts routine coordination with employees and consultants, on-site
and in the field.
- Strong knowledge and skills in specific technical area/function and general understanding of concepts and principles of related technical areas/functions.
- Solid knowledge of standards for the technical area/field, operational processes and procedures, work and task flow.
- Ability to manage own work to job and performance standards.
Experience:
- 5-8 Years of relevant experience in management of large projects and/or programs.
- Has ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
- Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent
English; fluent in host country language.
- Experience in specialized technical/medical field of study.
Problem Solving & Impact:
- Demonstrates ability to assess needs within agreed upon duties and considers course of action best to meet those needs.
- Effectively applies knowledge of technical area to solve range of problems.
- Demonstrates ability to develop solutions to problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or
approaches.
- Faulty decisions/ recommendations
/failures to complete assignments
will normally result in serious delays to assigned programs resulting in considerable expenditure of additional time, resources and
funds.
- Decisions and actions impact primarily work flow, project processes and timeframes.
- Problems encountered are generally varied, requiring review of practices
and precedents to resolve.
- Problem solving involves evaluating and resolving discrepancies with data, analyses, processes, etc. within prescribed guidelines.
- Policies or guidelines generally exist for most problems; others must be referred to supervisor or more senior professional.
Supervision Given/Received:
- Coordinates own work flow and sets individual priorities.
- Works under general guidelines for completion and accuracy as determined by the supervisor.
- Accomplishes results through lower level staff managers or through
experienced staff who exercise independence in their assignments.
- May manage a centralized functional area of activity.
Technology to be Used:
Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs and other hand held devices.
Travel Requirements:
10%-25%
Typical Physical Demands:
Typical office environment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift 5-50 lbs.
Project Description:
POSITION TITLE: Evaluation and Research Advisor
FHI 360 is a global development organization with a
rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in
health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment
and research. FHI 360 operates from more than 60 offices with 4,400 staff in
the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level
and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the
individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions.
We seek qualified candidates for the position of Evaluation and Research
Advisor. This position will be based in Accra, Ghana.
Position Description:
The Evaluation and Research Advisor (ERA) will provide
overall technical leadership in research and evaluation to a USAID-funded,
5-year, multi-million dollar program in West Africa. Availability of the
position is contingent upon issuance of an award of a USAID Request for
Proposal (RFP), and selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.
The ERA will have principal responsibility for overseeing all mid-term and final
evaluations, baseline assessments, and operations research functions conducted
as part of this project; The Evaluation/Research Advisor will be responsible
for leading the research design and implementation activities. S/he will work
with the COR and other USAID technical staff to develop methodologies necessary
to implement evaluation scopes of work. The ERA will be the lead analyst for
interpreting results of surveys and other field data and will be responsible
for preparing final evaluation reports. S/he will work with the Capacity
Building Advisor to strengthen in capacity of project partners in evaluation
and research.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides
leadership in defining the evaluation research
agenda in collaboration with the local researcher
leaders and USAID
- Oversees
research portfolio and ensures rigor and
innovation in design and implementation
- Facilitates
learning in research ethics, securing IRB
approvals and capacity building in ethics and key
populations and family planning research
- Support
the development, management and strategic
partnerships with local researchers, implementing
partners and government.
- Foster
mentoring relationships with local research
institutions and researchers
- Supervise
either directly or indirectly researchers to
carry out evaluation of HIV and family planning
interventions in West Africa; in so doing, ensure
activities are fully accomplished, meet expected technical quality
standards, and are delivered on schedule
- Ensure
delivery of high-quality research reports,
briefs, journal articles and on-line
dissemination of results.
- Drives
and provides assistance toward the development of
project deliverables, work plans, and reports.
Completes work plans, delivers quarterly reports
and all other reporting requirements.
- Represents
the Project at national, regional, and international
“knowledge sharing” forums, as needed.
Additional Responsibilities:
Minimum Requirements:
- At
least 10 years of experience in designing and implementing operations and
research projects in Africa
- Master’s
degree in Evaluation, Epidemiology, Public Health, or related degree
required, PhD preferred
- Experience
leading teams for evaluations/research studies
- Strong
background in field research in health programming; experience in
qualitative and quantitative methods and analysis; experience designing
and conducting operational research studies
- Strong
skills in designing mid-term and final evaluations of international health
development projects including identifying appropriate evaluation
questions, designing appropriate methods, data analysis, synthesis,
interpretations, report writing and presentation
- Solid
skills in data analysis, synthesis, reporting and presentation
- Skills
in research design, research methods, quantitative and qualitative data
analysis and management, skills in developing and submitting IRB
applications
- Excellent
organizational, writing, communication and negotiation skills
- Experience
managing analysis, synthesis, documentation and dissemination of lessons
for a range of stakeholders
- Fluency
in speaking, reading and writing both English and French
Anticipated % of Travel: More than 25%
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested
candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center athttp://www.fhi360.org/careers or
through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter
including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
AA/EOE/M/F/V/D
Qualifications:
Education
Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent - Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
