The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor provides technical guidance on all MEL aspects of the STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Activity, including overseeing the execution of day-to-day MEL activities, developing and implementing policies and processes, and ensuring quality service delivery using project data to ensure evidence-based decision-making. S/he will lead activities to develop, operationalize, implement, and manage MEL systems, tools, and procedures to collect, collate, analyze, interpret, and use data that demonstrates impact and Activity accountability and progress. The MEL Advisor will directly and indirectly supervise technical staff and subcontractors at the country level to ensure that activities align with workplan objectives and the Activity MEL Plan (AMELP) andโby extensionโUSG priorities, and are implemented to the highest quality, on time, and within budget. The MEL Advisor will promote STRIDES as a thought leader in MEL, contributing to FHI 360โs thought leadership in the field through documentation of best practices.
Accountabilities:
Supports design, development, planning, implementation of, and reporting against STRIDES AMELP.
Develops, operationalizes, implements, and manages MEL systems, tools, and procedures to collect, collate, analyze, interpret, and use data that demonstrate impact and Activity accountability and progress.
Tracks STRIDES progress against MEL indicators and targets to ensure consistent and systematic tracking and reporting.
Ensures that relevant MEL plans integrate high-quality quantitative and qualitative methods and participatory methodologies to monitor project quality for performance and results.
Builds STRIDES staff MEL capacity, including strengthening, managing and operationalizing MEL systems, data quality assurance, data demand and use, facilitating learning and knowledge exchange, documenting lessons learned and best practices, and reporting.
Leads STRIDES learning activities and data use initiative; fosters culture of learning and knowledge sharing.
Manages in-country relationships with national, regional, and local government counterparts and multisectoral partners in the MEL space; identifies technical support needed to fulfill national global health security and MEL objectives.
Leads the development of country-specific MEL plans and budgets aligned with STRIDES goals and ensuring compliance with donor and organizational policies and procedures.
Identifies consultants with STRIDES Project and Technical Director to improve Activity implementation and outcomes.
Supervises and mentors staff; oversees recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes as needed.
Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with mechanisms in the area of national and international MEL practices.
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant databases and data information systems in key government stakeholders in Guatemala (Health, Agriculture, and Environment).
Ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in Spanish, and advanced English are required.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.