FHI 360 is a non profit 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 Director for Data Collection Analytics and Use (DDCAU) for an anticipated Nepal USAID Adolescent Reproductive Health (Nepal ARH) opportunity in Nepal.

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FHI 360 is a non profit 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 …

Director for Data Collection, Analytics and Use (DDCAU)

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	NGO / INGO / Social work
Job Level	:	Senior Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 1 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Kathmandu, Nepal with 20-30 percent travel outside Kathmandu valley.
Offered Salary	:	Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Oct. 30, 2021 17:55 (2 years, 6 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Graduate (Masters)
Experience Required	:	More than or equal to 8 years
Professional Skill Required	:	Leadership Management Communication Data Analysis

Other Specification

A postgraduate degree in statistics, study design/implementation, research methods, M&E or a related field.
At least eight years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, study design/management, or statistical analysis in the development field, with increasing levels of responsibility. Experience with survey design, or the design and testing of data collection instruments preferred.
An exceptional grasp of data analytics/statistical analysis; the demonstrated ability to independently conduct analysis of large datasets, including quantitative and qualitative data sets. Experience with and command of one or more data/statistical analysis programs/software. Ability to conduct data collection, analysis, and reporting of publishable quality.
Ability to independently develop monitoring and reporting systems that include appropriate indicators, baseline data, targets; and a plan to evaluate performance and produce timely, accurate and complete reporting. Ability to identify and summarize key, relevant data and other information; ability to prepare detailed, accurate, relevant, reader-friendly reports.
Experience implementing adaptive management. The ability to work collaboratively with program staff and leadership to ensure a feedback loop and direct connection between data and continuous program and strategic adjustments and improvements. The ability to translate data and research findings into appropriate programmatic interventions.
Good track record of leading, supporting and coaching field teams and counterparts.
Excellent written and spoken English language skills. Ability to speak Nepali preferred.

Job Description

Support the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party in designing and implementation of the monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning plan.
Develop and ensure application of effective data collection, tracking, and reporting to monitor activity outputs and program quality.
In collaboration with program staff, develop data and spatial dashboards for reporting and real-time program data review.
Provide ongoing oversight and technical assistance to partners implementing monitoring and evaluation activities, ensuring data and analysis are of high quality
Develop high quality quantitative and qualitative methods and participatory methodologies to monitor program quality for performance and results, particularly any monitoring activities undertaken by consortium partners.
Provide training to staff, primary stakeholders, and implementing partners on M&E components in project design; such as monitoring plan, assessments, reviews, surveys and evaluations.
Ensure all research is ethically reviewed and meets quality standards for research design, protocols, abstracts and manuscripts, seeking technical assistance when required.
Identify best practices for documentation as success stories, technical reports, or peer review publications and reviews surveillance, research and evaluation publications prior to release to stakeholders.
Continually maintain a dialogue and M&E technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff of implementing partners.
Review M&E plans and performance monitoring plans for quality and adherence to donor requirements.
Collaborate with the government representative/departments and other stakeholders for implementation research design and supervise all study conduct and results synthesis for research.
Oversee the collection, publication and dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned and other program results to program partners, donors, government counterparts, and other key stakeholders. Collaborate with senior management to assure M&E components are of high quality and improve processes and practices in data analysis, visualization and use.
Oversee data quality assessments and monitor data quality and accuracy, immediately reporting any discrepancies to leadership
Provide high quality and timely submission of all required project reports, including documentation of success stories, analysis of data for indicator calculation, summary of qualitative findings, etc.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party and Country Director.