International NGO Strategic Information Lead Specialists Vacancy

International NGO Strategic Information Lead Specialists Vacancy
An international NGO, implementing comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment programs to facilitate the Kenya Ministries of Medical Services and Public Health to control the spread of HIV and rapidly scale up HIV services with primary goal of supporting the scale-up of HIV prevention, care, and treatment activities, institute continuous quality improvement methods as well as the M&E infrastructure necessary to support these services, within designated health care facilities in Nairobi is seeking suitably qualified Kenyans able to fill the above positions.

The Strategic Information Lead Specialists will report to Senior Technical Advisor.

Purpose of Position
Under the supervision of the STA, the SI Lead Specialist will work to ensure proper transfer of the global organisational Strategic information agenda by providing technical assistance and capacity building to SI, M&E and data management staff at Point of Service in support of SI activities.

S/he will provide oversight to the SI, M&E and data management components within the organisation and at the Point of Service level

Specific Responsibilities

    * Coordinating all project M&E activities
    * Coordinating and providing training for data analysis to Points of Service
    * Providing quality control/assurance
    * Managing analysis of Point of Service data
    * Ensuring regular, accurate monitoring reports from Point of Services on all required indicators
    * Working within the project management team to manage all strategic information issues
    * Coordinating an annual evaluation of the Project
    * Conducting periodic site visits to each Point of Service
    * Facilitating annual working plans, conferences for shared experiences, and additional trainings as required
    * Ensuring,application of all organisational program policies and procedures
    * Representing Program at Government, Donors, NGO's and other working group meetings

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    * Hold a B. Sc degree from a recognized university
    * MPH or MSc. degree would be an added advantage
    * Have a minimum of 5 years experience in providing technical and managerial support in strategic information and M&E activities
    * Have excellent facilitation skills with emphasis on adult learning techniques
    * Familiar with local M&E requirement by the Kenya Ministry of Health
    * Has demonstrable ability to provide training and oversight in strategic information, M&E and data management
    * Possesses excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
    * Have detail oriented work style and is able to work in a high paced environment
    * Be willing to travel extensively

If you meet the qualifications above and are interested in joining out team, kindly send your application letter and an updated CV giving daytime telephone contacts and contacts of referees:

Project Director - PACT,
Maryland Global Initiatives Corp,
P.O. Box 495-00606, NBI.

The deadline for applications is on or before 21st September 2010.

Please indicate on the envelop the position you have applied for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.