Job Description

Posted on January 10, 2022

Organization Name: Bracing Health & Social Protection Systems for SustainabilityLocation: Lusaka, ZambiaEligible Citizenship: ZambiaRole Code: Z02B-NatRole OverviewThe Monitoring, Evaluation, & Research (MER) Officer will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of MER activities, including routine program monitoring functions, evaluations, and coordination of field research activities. The MER officer will routinely conduct data collection, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and develop reports and summary presentations. The MER officer will be a member of the Technical Services team reporting to the Technical Services Manager, and will also work closely with key research and evaluation stakeholders externally, ensuring effective engagements that reflect organizational mission and values.Responsibilities:Support implementation of MER projects including MER systems design, planning, field implementation, and development of inception, progress, and final reportsPrepare, review, and finalize study protocols, prepare ethical review board (ERB) submission requirements, and follow-up, corrections with project teams as neededPrepare analysis plans, and conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysisDevelop summary presentations and reports of research and analysesConduct desk review of literature and reportsSupport data collection, key informant interview (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), records review, and data entryConduct data cleaning and other data quality initiativesParticipate in regular weekly check in calls and progress updates, as necessary, to contractorsSkills and Experience:Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required: Experience with public health, demonstrated through education or work experience in public health or a related fieldExperience conducting qualitative data analysis, ideally for health or other development projectsExperience conducting interviews or focus group discussionsMinimum of one year of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation (e.g. developing M&E plans, developing data collection and reporting tools, defining goals or performance indicators, using qualitative and quantitative methodologies) Excellent project management skills, including past experience working simultaneously on multiple projects, and/or coordinating across teams to meet tight deadlinesPublic speaking experience, such as through presentations, workshops, or trainings Experience with qualitative analysis software (e.g. NVIVO)Ability to work proactively on a small team Strong interpersonal and oral communication skillsDemonstrated competence in multi-tasking, working in a fast-paced environment, thinking strategically, and delivering measurable resultsWilling to take initiative and work with inspiration and minimal direction once projects are agreed and assignedAbout the Organization:Afya Mzuri is known to be among the experts in behaviour change interventions, working in both urban and peri-urban settings to address health risks focusing on gender, sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and HIV prevention. Afya Mzuri’s participatory approach aims at including key target populations such as adolescent girls and boys, young women, youth, and inadequately serviced populations.Afya Mzuri’s mission is to contribute to the national health response through empowering people and communities to adopt healthy behaviours through innovative and participatory approaches.Role Function: Advocacy, Communications, Knowledge ManagementIssue Area: Education / Health Education, HIV / AIDS, Sexual and Reproductive HealthStipend, Benefits, and Logistics:Click here to learn about the stipend, benefits, and logistics associated with the GHC fellowship.Note: these vary depending on placement country and citizenship.Method of Application Submit your CV and application on company website: