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Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
- The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will provide technical support and oversight on program-level monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for Projects being implemented by EPN. The M&E Officer will work with the Projects Team to ensure the completion of monitoring and evaluation tasks and timely reporting according to the project-specific monitoring and evaluation plans and in compliance with grant requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities are as follows:
Operational Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop the overall framework, for project M&E, for example mid-term project review, impact assessment, final evaluation, project Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant data collection systems
- Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators
- Check data quality with partners, analyze and aggregate findings
- Support project progress reporting, project mid-term review and final evaluation
- Development of M&E tools such as Dashboards to monitor Project activities
- Research and Development: development of studies, questionnaires, assessments and analysis and reporting on the same
- Develop baseline data for each project component and for all project indicators
- Develop a plan for project-related capacity-building on M&E and for any computer-based support.
- Organize and undertake training with collaborating partners on M&E as required
- Contribute to and occasionally support the development of project proposals
- Develop monitoring and evaluation plan for all projects including the development of tools e.g. logical framework/theory of change, indicators matrix, and performance tracking tools
- Support the preparation of project narrative reports to donors/funding partner
- Review implementing partners narrative report
- Conduct supervisory visits and field visits for data collection and validation
- Assist in the revision of the project log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance indicators and their measurement
- Assist in the development and/or finalization of the project Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with project activities and time frames as relevant
- Review the quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it, and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation
- With collaborating partners, review their existing approaches and management information systems and agree on any required changes, support and resources
- Identify areas where technical support to project partners is required. Organize refresher training on M&E for partners as required
- Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project. Provide advice to the supervisor on improving project performance using M&E findings
- Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Key Result Areas:
- Effective program monitoring
- Efficient data collection and analysis Effective reporting
Knowledge and Skills Required
The jobholder must possess:
- Degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, or related field
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of international development projects
- Good knowledge of program implementation, monitoring and evaluation techniques and practices
- Familiarity with impact assessment an advantage
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills
- Ability to work in a team and good interpersonal skills
- Good computer applications skills and data Analysis
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
- Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in diversified environments
Application deadline: 15th February 2024
Supply Chain Officer
Job Purpose
- To carry out the implementation of the Smart Leveraged Church Supply Chain (SMART LCSC) Project to be implemented in the EPN Network with a focus on Drug Supply Organizations (DSOs) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The goal is to support the enhancement of supply chain best practices to bridge previously identified gaps.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
- Manage the implementation of program activities in line with project agreements:
- Participate in and help lead project kick-off meetings with member partners and other relevant contacts
- Coordinate the development of supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with the EPN Supply Chain Technical Working Group (TWG).
- Coordinate the review process and the adoption of the final Supply Chain Maturity Assessment tool piloted in Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
- Conduct the physical assessment of two EPN DSOs to reveal their SC gaps
- Develop and drive co-creation of a roadmap and action plan with the assessed Drug Supply Organisations (DSOs) in SSA
- Appointment of focal persons in the DSOs and active engagement of the same
- Budget development and budget allocation to activities undertaken by the DSOs
- Develop and coordinate the 2024 work plan of the SC technical working group with the DSOs representatives.
- Create and disseminate an online pre-assessment platform to be accessed by DSOs
- Assess the partners supply chain integrity at the health facility level in terms of forecasting, quantification, procurement, stock management, inventory, dispensing and documentation
- Conduct monitoring visits in the selected DSOs/countries, report and evaluate the outcomes.
- Timely and accurate Project Reporting
- Conduct training of health facilities’ management staff in Drug Revolving Funds and Partnership in Sustaining the Drug Supply Unit
- Co-ordinate and implement training of pharmacy personnel in courses on quality of medicines and supply management
- Develop and provide regular and end-term assessments and reporting
- Lead the activities of the EPN East Africa Pooled Procurement Initiative, schedule the Technical Working Group Meeting and coordinate the tender process.
- In collaboration with the EPN Policy and Advocacy advisor, develop the Minilab Advocacy Tool Kit to support the engagement with regulatory authorities and Ministries of Health
- Coordinate in collaboration with our partner Difaem, the EPN Minilab Network and compile reports from members for dissemination
- Perform any other duties as instructed by the Executive Director
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Experience Required
- Professional Logistics and/or supply chain experience
- Experience in the field of essential medicines, health commodities, supply chain, information systems and logistics management systems
- Knowledge of procurement and quantification (forecasting and supply planning) tools
- Project Management experience
- Knowledge in managing and coordinating initiatives aimed at strengthening local supply chain processes in hard to reach countries and areas
- Experience in working with governmental health officials
Education, Skills and Competencies Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor degree in Health-related sciences
- Advanced training and/or experience in Logistics and Health Products Supply Chain Management including Tools
- Good communication skills and the ability to work and effectively coordinate a Multidisciplinary team
- Proven ability to form and direct technical working groups (TWG)
- Computer skills and a good command of Microsoft software programs
- Excellent Reporting skills
- Strong writing and presentation skills with ability to communicate well within and across diverse groups
- Knowledge of the Global/Regional and local health systems, the pharmaceutical sector the regulations is of advantage
Method of Application
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should apply by submitting one PDF document as an attachment (combining the application letter and curriculum vitae with three professional referees) via e-mail to jobs@epnetwork.org.