Social and Behavior Change Communication Research Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (SBCC M&E) Officer
Country: | Rwanda |
Req ID: | |
National Only: | Yes |
Description
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 Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Research and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in Kigali, Rwanda.
Position Description:
The Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Research and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be a mid-level position who will assist and support the design, development, planning, and implementation and evaluation of project technical demand generation, marketing and SBCC strategies to increase availability of access to animal source food (ASF) products via a transformative process whereby households in target geographic zones (to be determined) will be assisted to transition from no or limited livestock/ASF production to intensive market engagement and households will be engaged in nutrition behavior change strategies to increase ASF demand.
The Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Research and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will develop strategies and tools for monitoring and evaluating project technical work; assist in the development and implementation of baseline, mid-line and end line assessments and other original research; analyze data sets and technical assessment findings; and develop and monitor work plans. Additionally, the Specialist will provide technical leadership on program knowledge management and will work to ensure evaluation and research findings are shared to inform project implementation.
REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum university degree (advance degree preferred) in research methods, evaluation and health marketing or related field with 3-5 years of experience in research, evaluation and project implementation monitoring an international health/development, demand generation, marketing, social and behavior change programming and/or project with experience working in Rwanda or other neighboring countries.
Specific Knowledge Requirements:
Significant demonstrated experience in managing a monitoring and evaluation system for internationally-funded health and development project for donor reporting
Strong working knowledge of USAID and other health indicators used by USAID to measure project effectiveness and impact
Demonstrated experience in relevant market research approaches, data collection and processing methodologies with attention to ensuring data quality
Experience in preparing documentation for human subject review and approval
Knowledge of ethical review procedures and processes as they apply to Rwanda
Experience working with local organizations to ensure effective market research, monitoring and evaluation
Demonstrated relevant technical abilities necessary for high-quality market research and project monitoring and evaluation
The Specialist must possess strongly demonstrated capacities for spatial analysis including land-cover mapping and the use of geographic information systems
At least 3-5 years of experience on a project of similar scope and size
Must have demonstrable hands-on experience with a high degree of competency in MS Excel, SPSS, knowledge management database management, and other database software packages
Ability to set priorities while multi-tasking, and meet deadlines
Proven ability to work as an effective team member
Excellent oral/written communication skills in English, French and one or more local languages
Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills, and experience working in collaboration with the private sector, government, partners, donors, and NGOs
Ability to set priorities while multi-tasking, and meet deadlines
Language requirements: French, English and one or more local languages.
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through 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 to MaSmith@fhi360.org January 13th, 2018. Please specify source in your application.
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