Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Senior Capacity Development Advisor, Evaluate for Improved Impact, Zambia


MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website atwww.msiworldwide.com.
MSI is a leader in monitoring and evaluation for development projects worldwide. We currently hold 13 support services contracts for monitoring, evaluation and research for 13 USAID missions and bureaus, 11 of which are in Africa, Asia, South Asia and the Middle East. We also provide consulting services in monitoring and evaluation for other US Government agencies, non-profits and private foundations. Our Strategic Management and Performance Improvement Practice Area works in all sectors and aspects of development work. We work as a collegium and our technical staff in both the home and field offices provide support, expertise and new ideas to each other so that we are able to deliver high quality services and products to our clients.
Proposal Summary:
MSI anticipates an upcoming proposal for a five-year evaluation and research support services contract to support USAID/Zambia's Health Office. The objectives are: 1) to conduct evaluations, operations research and assessments across the health portfolio (Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Health Systems Strengthening, Maternal Health, and Family Planning); and 2) build the monitoring, evaluation and research capacity of the USAID Mission, its grantees and local Zambian institutions.
**Please note: Only Zambian citizens are eligible for this position.
Position Summary:
The Senior Capacity Development Advisor will be a member of the senior management team. S/he will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of all work associated with training and capacity building, working closely with project staff including the Senior Advisors for Evaluation, and Monitoring and Reporting. This will include working with USAID staff, international and local partners, and the Government of Zambia. The position is based in Lusaka, with travel throughout Zambia as necessary. The Senior Capacity Advisor will report to the Chief of Party.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design, facilitation and management of all trainings, workshops, and long-term capacity building efforts with the USAID/Zambia Health Team, their grantees, government and local institutions.
  • Conduct training needs assessments related to monitoring and evaluation.
  • Manage all staff and consultants supporting capacity building efforts, ensuring quality control, timely deliverables and client satisfaction.
  • Lead the design, development and implementation of all training related activities.
  • Monitor the outcomes of training and capacity-building efforts delivered by the project.
  • Facilitate the incorporation of learning into USAID processes.
  • Work with MSI team to design learning objectives around products and help transfer knowledge to USAID and partner staff.
  • Monitoring programs and budget.
Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in social sciences, organizational development, business and systems analysis, or related field.
  • At least 10-15 years of progressive experience conducting capacity building efforts (analysis, training, consulting) with government agencies entities and local NGOs.
  • At least five years of experience managing teams.
  • At least two years of experience implementing monitoring and evaluation activities.
  • Familiarity with USAID performance management systems and tools, preferably in the health sector.
  • Excellent facilitation, interpersonal and team management skills.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

PI95502019

Public Relations Officer , National Housing Authority

To market the Authority products or services and act as the Authority’s spokesperson in order to create good public image of the institution.
Responsibilities
  • To monitor market trends through market research
  • To project and manage special events such as promotions
  • To originate web-related campaigns to drive on-line traffic
  • Initiating and planning public relations campaign
  • To use all forms of media and communications to project and protect corporate image
  • To produce brochures, leaflets, videos and in-house journals
  • To develop and maintain good relations with the Media
  • To foster social responsibility through events
Qualifications
  • Grade Twelve (12) certificate with five (5) V levels including Mathematics and English
  • Degree in Mass Communication/Diploma in communication
  • Additional qualifications in Marketing will be an added advantage
  • Must be a member of ZAPI. and /or ZIM Law Association of Zambia
  • Two years post qualification experience
Personal Attributes
  • Proactive, respectful and courteous
  • Excellent writing communication skills
  • Strong media relationship
  • Sober and strong character
How to applySubmit application letter, detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates and names, contact numbers and addreses of three referees to the undersigned:
The Chief Human Resource & Administration Manager,
National Housing Authority,
Sheki Sheki Road,
PO Box 50074,
Lusaka..

Senior Monitoring and Reporting Advisor, Evaluate for Improved Impact


MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website atwww.msiworldwide.com.
MSI is a leader in monitoring and evaluation for development projects worldwide. We currently hold 13 support services contracts for monitoring, evaluation and research for 13 USAID missions and bureaus, 11 of which are in Africa, Asia, South Asia and the Middle East. We also provide consulting services in monitoring and evaluation for other US Government agencies, non-profits and private foundations. Our Strategic Management and Performance Improvement Practice Area works in all sectors and aspects of development work. We work as a collegium and our technical staff in both the home and field offices provide support, expertise and new ideas to each other so that we are able to deliver high quality services and products to our clients.
Proposal Summary:
MSI anticipates an upcoming proposal for a five-year evaluation and research support services contract to support USAID/Zambia's Health Office. The objectives are: 1) to conduct evaluations, operations research and assessments across the health portfolio (Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Health Systems Strengthening, Maternal Health, and Family Planning); and 2) build the monitoring, evaluation and research capacity of the USAID Mission, its grantees and local Zambian institutions.
**Please note: Only Zambian citizens are eligible for this position.
Position Summary:
The Senior Monitoring and Reporting Advisor will be a member of the senior management team. S/he will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of all work associated with performance monitoring tasks. This will include working with USAID staff, international and local partners, and the Government of Zambia. The position is based in Lusaka, with travel throughout Zambia as necessary. S/he will report to the Chief of Party.
Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a key focal point for USAID and partner staff for monitoring and reporting.
  • Support USAID and its partners in the development of their M&E systems.
  • Facilitate the development of results frameworks, logic models and logical frameworks.
  • Provide technical assistance to USAID and its partners in all aspects of the design and execution of USAID's performance management system.
  • Provide training and capacity building support to USAID's partners.
  • Review qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments.
  • Supervise and/or lead data quality assessments.
  • Supervise and/or lead the analysis of performance data.
  • Present monitoring findings.
  • Develop short analytic reports using performance data.
  • As part of the senior leadership team, manage staff to ensure smooth workflow.
Qualifications:
  • A Master's Degree in international development, social sciences, public health or other relevant fields; additional training in epidemiology, statistics and/or survey methodology is a plus.
  • Minimum ten (10) years of experience in monitoring of bi-lateral or multi-lateral donor-funded health projects; Minimum five (5) years of experience with USAID-funded projects working in one or more of sectors within USAID's health portfolio (malaria, HIV/AIDS, health systems strengthening, maternal health or reproductive health).
  • Demonstrated experience in the development of results-based management systems and plans, including the design of frameworks, selection of indicators, development of data collection instruments, collection and analysis of data, and reporting.
  • Demonstrated capabilities in the use of quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
  • Solid facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work with a wide range of partners with varying skills in monitoring and evaluation.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.
  • Strong analytic experience with and reporting of performance data.
  • Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with data visualization products and software, a plus.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

PI95502056

Senior Evaluation Advisor, Evaluate for Improved Impact, Zambia


MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website atwww.msiworldwide.com.
MSI is a leader in monitoring and evaluation for development projects worldwide. We currently hold 13 support services contracts for monitoring, evaluation and research for 13 USAID missions and bureaus, 11 of which are in Africa, Asia, South Asia and the Middle East. We also provide consulting services in monitoring and evaluation for other US Government agencies, non-profits and private foundations. Our Strategic Management and Performance Improvement Practice Area works in all sectors and aspects of development work. We work as a collegium and our technical staff in both the home and field offices provide support, expertise and new ideas to each other so that we are able to deliver high quality services and products to our clients.
Proposal Summary:
MSI anticipates an upcoming proposal for a five-year evaluation and research support services contract to support USAID/Zambia's Health Office. The objectives are: 1) to conduct evaluations, operations research and assessments across the health portfolio (Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Health Systems Strengthening, Maternal Health, and Family Planning); and 2) build the monitoring, evaluation and research capacity of the USAID Mission, its grantees and local Zambian institutions.
**Please note: Only Zambian citizens are eligible for this position.
Position Summary:
The Senior Evaluation Advisor will be a member of the senior management team. S/he will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of all work associated with evaluations and operations research and assessments. Evaluations may be either performance (formative and summative) or impact evaluations. Operations research will address questions related to improving project implementation and strategies. The position is based in Lusaka, with travel throughout Zambia as necessary. S/he will report to the Chief of Party.
Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a key focal point for USAID and partner staff for evaluations and research.
  • Lead the design of evaluations and operations research, working closely with clients to meet their needs and requirements.
  • Lead and/or supervise the design of evaluation and research plans.
  • Identify and recruit candidates and partners for evaluations and research.
  • Supervise teams and staff working on evaluations and research to ensure on time high quality deliverables.
  • Supervise the development of qualitative and quantitative instruments.
  • Serve as lead analyst and/or reviewer of results of surveys and other field data.
  • Oversee and approve evaluation, assessment and survey draft reports.
  • Present evaluation and research findings
  • As part of the senior leadership team, manage staff to ensure smooth workflow.
Qualifications:
  • A Master's Degree or foreign equivalent public health, epidemiology, demography, development studies, social sciences, or related field; Ph.D., is preferred.
  • Minimum twelve (12) years' progressive experience in designing, managing, and analyzing the results of evaluations of and research for development projects in the health sector;
  • Minimum seven (7) years of experience in the design and analysis of surveys, including sampling design, statistical methods and statistical analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience using qualitative methods such as key informant interviews, focus group discussions, outcome harvesting, and analysis.
  • Served as principal investigator or team leader on evaluations or assessments.
  • Supervisory experience of staff.
  • Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills required to develop and maintain working relationships with national and international partners.
  • Enjoys working with and managing teams.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.
  • Strong technical writing skills required.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

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