WORD BANK: Local Short Term Consultant Appointment Nutrition Research Coordinator Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 

WORLD BANK - ETHIOPIA

Nutrition Team

Local Short Term Consultant Appointment

Nutrition Research Coordinator

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

Background

The World Bank Nutrition Project (NP) finances critical activities in support of the Ethiopian Government’s National Nutrition Program (NNP), which aims to reduce the magnitude of malnutrition in Ethiopia particularly amongst children under 2 and pregnant and lactating women, through cost-effective, harmonised and sustainable interventions. NP Component 2 (Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building), part 3, focuses on strengthening Nutrition Information/Surveillance, Monitoring and Evaluation and Operations Research to provide information for monitoring and evaluation, management decisions, and planning and policy development of nutrition programs/services.  The World Bank has committed to support the Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute (EHNRI) to implement activities under this component.  

The World Bank is seeking a Nutrition Research Coordinator to support the implementation of the Operations Research Program (ORP), to lead the development of a nutrition database, and perform other NP-related tasks as necessary. Depending on experience and suitability, the candidate would initially be offered a position for up to 1 year, subject to performance evaluation, with the potential for further extensions. The selected candidate would be based in Addis Ababa and would have to be willing to undertake in-country travel as required. 

Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following key tasks:

1. Contribute technical and management support to ORP implementation

• Provide technical inputs to research protocols (study design, sampling, study tools, etc.) and support timely planning and implementation of studies,

• Develop financial management and timely disbursement mechanisms to selected organizations,
• Monitor the study process including timely completion of field activities, data analysis, and report writing. Supervise the study report finalization and final results dissemination process in the given timeframe, and
• Identify and respond to additional Operations Research related tasks including administrative work as required.

 

2. Lead the development/maintenance of nutrition database, data analysis and production of regular outputs for stakeholders

• Work with EHNRI staff and Consultants to identify data sources, develop protocols and agreements for data flow; and to plan and develop data entry, storage, and quality check systems for database,

• Supervise the quality and timeliness of data flow and entry to database, make suggestions for constructive changes and resolve data discrepancies as necessary,
• Provide training in database management, including on MS Excel and SPSS for staff working on data entry, management, and basic analysis,
• Develop a system to respond to requests for information or special analyses from stakeholders, and
• Lead data analysis and production of regular outputs for stakeholders, e.g. quarterly bulletins containing interpretation of risks to nutrition from early warning and nutritional data, quarterly reports monitoring nutritional outcomes and NNP implementation, and annual publications on the state of nutrition in Ethiopia to estimate long-term nutritional trends and factors determining these.

 

Selection Criteria:

• A Masters degree in Nutrition/Public Health with a strong background in epidemiology and/or biostatistics from a reputed university,
• At least 5 years research experience in the area of community nutrition and/or public health,
• Experience managing large datasets with specialized skills to use statistical tools and software packages including SPSS, SAS, and/or Stata,
• Demonstrated experience in developing study/survey protocols and detailed field implementation manuals,
• Knowledge of information systems and databases, including database design,
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical tools to answer specific research questions,
• Ability to work well with people and to give “on-the-job” training in database management and analysis is required,
• Excellent spoken and written English, and
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.

  To apply, interested candidates should send to Yuki Isogai, co-Task Team Leader of Nutrition Team, at yisogai@worldbank.org the following: (i) their resume; and (ii) a short statement of 3 paragraphs (with a maximum of 4 sentences in each paragraph) saying why they think they would be suitable for the available position.  The closing date for receipt of your application is September 06, 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Project Officer, CRiSIP and Social Business

Job Title:        Project Officer, CRiSIP and Social Business

Duty station:  PONT office, Meatu,

Job Summary:

ICS Africa is a part of Dutch child development organization International Child Support which has its region Office in Nairobi. The Organization implements its programmes through her offices in Northern Tanzania and Western Kenya and with partners in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia. The Programme Office in Northern Tanzania currently works in one district: Meatu in Shinyanga region.

The project officer position is community development related. The officer shall be responsible to facilitate and coordinate organization of activities in the target programme areas including over seeing implementation of projects. Will mobilize stakeholders in the programme areas to participate and support ICS programs.

The project officer will report directly to the Programme officer/Programme Office Coordinator. S/he will be in charge of the activities undertaken in the programme areas. Expected to support cluster committees and school management committees to come up with work plans for the intended activities. From time to time the officer will liaise with the programs officer/POC for smooth implementations of planned activities. Shall be responsible to ensure schools through clusters have correct plans for implementation to improve teaching and learning environment for teachers and children. S/he will be in charge of social Busines activities implemented currently in 5 villages in Meatu district.

The position is a full time job at the programme office level with frequent visits to program areas, partner/clusters and sister organizations.ICS offices in Kenya and Uganda.

Key Areas of Responsibility Overall  Technical advice provision;

·        Provide programmatic support to school management and cluster committees to plan, implement and monitor prioritized plans.

·        Guide cluster/schools on proper documentation and information sharing.

·        Responsible for projects monitoring and evaluation.

·        Support community groups of solar and Grain Storage Scheme  by training and facilitate participation within the programme.

·        Facilitate community groups to come up with new ideas of initiated small projects within their areas using available resources.

Partnership, Networking and advocacy;

·        Establish and enhance linkages between Cluster and School Management Committees and other stakeholders in CRiSIP.

·        Facilitate linkage of solar and GSS groups with other possible partners at the district, regional and national levels i.e National Microfinance bank etc

·        Link CRiSiP clusters and SB programme with  the government line ministries and other actors.

·        Identify and support possible local  partnerships in the program areas for Clusters GSS and solar groups.

·        Facilitate the inclusion of cluster plans and SB groups into district development plan for sustaibaility purposes.

·        Create a platform within the programme area for information sharing and networking.

Development of communication items

·        Prepare quarterly/ monthly activity plans.

·        Documentation and sharing of success stories and best practices for both CRiSIP and SB programmes.

·        Preparing monthly activity reports.

Resource mobilization

·        Guiding school management,cluster committees and SB groups on concept notes and proposal writing.

·        Contribute/enrich project proposals by clusters, SB groups and at programme levels.

·        Mobilizing communities and other stakeholders to identify local and available resources to support their various development interventions.

·        Identify, Link clusters, schools and SB groups  to resource mobilization opportunities at Ward,district,and nationallevels.

Project (cycle) management

·        Participate in monthly, quarterly  and planning meeting

·        Managing activity budgets and ensuring timely financial returns.

·        Organizing disbursement of activity support grants to clusters and schools.

·        Facilitate and coordinate planned cluster activities and other interventions within program areas.

·        Organizing workshops, program events and exchange learning visits to other partner organizations.

·        Monitor and support the implementation of SB groups, cluster plans and SIPs.

·        Review implementation plans by clusters and SB groups.

·        Monitor, support and guide clusters and SB commetties on saving information and methods.

·        Monitor and assess the SB programme outputs at school level i.e membership, # social and financial enterprises

·        Participate in identifying and support activities in schools that enhances meaningful child participation in decision making.

·        Organizing for Linking and learning visits: inter-cluster visits, inter-school visits,  or  other programmes for best practice learning..

·        Evaluate programmes and recommend on the way forward.

Staff management

·        Supervising interns/temporary staff.

·        Holding brief in the absence of programs officer.

Financial administration

·        Preparation of annual project activity budgets.

·        Proper utilization of approved budgets.

·        Timely financial requisitions and accountability of funds.

·        Review of program budgets.

·        Review cluster and SB groups budgets and plans.

·        Identify financial administration needs and provide support.

·        Review groups saving, budgeting, and banking processes for support.

·        Working in liaison with finance and operation department.

Profile of successful candidate

·        University  Degree/diploma in community development.

Minimum experience of five years in community development work.

Core competences

·        A team player with vast community experience.

·        Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills, flexible and adaptive to community working environment with ability to work under minimal supervision.

·        Knowledge and understanding of programme trends.

·        Have proficiency in Computer applications.

·        Be of high integrity with non criminal record.

·         

How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with ICS and indicate on top of the envelop or Email subject  ‘APPLICATION FOR PROJECT OFFICER’; a   detailed   CV   highlighting   relevant  experience,   details   of   current  and  expected   salary,   a

daytime   phone   contact,   email   address,  and  the  names  of  three  professional   referees  by

close of business Friday 3rd September 2010.

International Child Support

P O Box 156, Meatu, Shinyanga

Email: recruitment@icsafrica.org

                      OR

International Child Support

P O Box 13892 – 00800 Nairobi

Email: recruitment@icsafrica.org

Web: www.icsafrica.org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees 

for receiving or processing job applications.

DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, SNL ETHIOPIA COMBINE PROJECT

DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, SNL ETHIOPIA COMBINE PROJECT
Background:
Globally, four million newborns die in the first four weeks of life—the neonatal period. Ethiopia is among the ten countries with
the highest number of annual neonatal deaths. Nearly 120,000 newborns die of preventable causes annually (a neonatal mortality
rate of 39 per 1000 live births). The unacceptably high neonatal mortality rate in the country is attributable to various factors:
low coverage of maternal and child health care services, high levels of non-assisted home delivery, little postnatal care follow-
up, and lack of recognition of maternal and newborn danger signs.  Interventions exist that will save lives and a great deal can
be done in homes and communities to improve newborn health outcomes.
In collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, the Saving Newborn Lives program, Save the Children USA and JSI Research
&Technology, Inc. are linking with UNICEF and the Ethiopian Pediatrics Society are conducting a trial to strengthen and evaluate
the effect of a well implemented health extension program (HEP) including IMNCI as in current government policy, with an overlaid
randomized control trial to assess the effect of community-based treatment of neonatal infections by health extension workers. The
Community-based Interventions for Newborns in Ethiopia (COMBINE) trial will be conducted in a total population of 660,000 in
Sidama Zone in South Nation Nationalities and People’s Region and East Shoa and West Arsi Zones of Oromia Region. The principal
aim of the study is to provide evidence of the additional benefit, in terms of newborn lives saved and to estimate the costs of
delivering community-based sepsis management in addition to high quality implementation of existing government policy (HEP with
IMNCI).
The COMBINE trial is a two-arm cluster randomized control trial that will assess the effectiveness, acceptability & feasibility of
community-based management of infections in neonates and pneumonia in under-five children by HEWs when supported by VCHW.  The
primary hypothesis of the study states that community level management of neonatal infections with antibiotics administered by
health extension workers reduces neonatal mortality after the first day of life by 33% compared to current FMOH policy. Secondary
hypotheses include 1) community-based management of neonatal infections is technically feasible and acceptable to caretakers and
2) prompt diagnosis and treatment of neonatal infections with antibiotics at community level (using health extension workers) is
cost-effective compared to full implementation of the health extension program according to current policy. Outcome measures will
include neonatal mortality, coverage of key services and behaviors related to neonatal mortality and cost assessment.  After
obtaining estimates of NMR clusters will then be randomized to one of the two study arms. The trial will run for two years at the
end of which an endline survey will be conducted to compare neonatal mortality rates after the first day and all-cause post-
neonatal child mortality rates in the two arms of the study.
The COMBINE trial takes place within the existing public health system in 22 health center catchment areas (clusters).  Near 40
COMBINE field staff implement the trial in coordination with government district level health office teams, health extension
workers, and community volunteers in 130 communities.  The study is complex and has great demands related to tracking of various
community activities and vital events.  The M&E team consists of the Research Coordinator, M &E Officer at the central level, with
two Data Managers and four data entry clerks split between two field offices.
The team conducted a baseline census from June 2008 – June 2009 to determine neonatal mortality rates, home care practices during
pregnancy, delivery, the postnatal period, and levels of care seeking for neonatal illness.  At least one adequacy survey and an
endline survey will be required going forward in the study to provide estimates on uptake of interventions and comparison of the
two trial arms. In addition, the team monitors monthly surveillance reports from roughly 3300 community volunteers on pregnant
women, deliveries, and postnatal visits in addition to register review of treatment of sick neonates at health post and health
centers.
Data Management Specialist Description:
The Data Management Specialist, in coordination with the principal investigators, will provide leadership for the SNL research
activities in Ethiopia, including the development, implementation, management of ongoing monitoring and evaluation activities.
S/he will directly supervise the M&E team to refine the surveillance database, ensure quality of data entry and supervise tool
development and implementation of adequacy surveys and endline census.
Responsibilities The Data Management Specialist assumes overall responsibility to supervise the SNL M&E Team, monitor research,
and assure data safety and quality. S/he will:
1.      Supervise M&E Team and provide routine support for timely data collection, entry and reporting to ensure consistent and
adequate coverage of research monitoring and evaluation activities
2.      Support the team to refine and manage the surveillance database
3.      Review implementation the data collection systems, and make recommendations for addressing identified gaps
4.      Provide guidance to the research team to design, implement and interpret adequacy surveys including key indicators for the
assessment of community-based interventions
5.      Oversee adequacy and endline surveys, develop and program PDA units, develop field training for enumerators on PDA, data
assurance system (with the assistance of a PDA consultant budgeted for 60 days)
6.      Conduct data analysis in collaboration with principle investigators on the study in order to provide input into
implementation issues raised by the country team
7.      Review and revise monitoring/tracking tools used in the course of project implementation such as supervisory checklists,
reporting forms for the surveillance system, and home visits records
8.      Conduct field visit to community research sites to review data recording and collection methods, troubleshoot issues with
the team, and make recommendations for addressing identified gaps
9.      Coordinate monthly with principal investigators to discuss progress and challenges, review monitoring data, and come up
with joint solutions
10.     Draft reports from these monthly meetings using a standard template and send to HO within 5 days of the meeting
11.     Coordinate monthly calls with HO to discuss progress and challenges and solutions
12.     Coordinate quarterly with principal investigators and External TAG members to discuss progress and challenges and review
monitoring data for input and recommendations of  ETAG
The Data Management Specialist directly supervises the Research Coordinator and the M&E Officer in the Addis Ababa Office. S/he
will lead these members of the team in order to effectively plan, organize, and implement activities related to data collection in
the field and regional project offices, quality assurance, data safety, analysis and reporting.   The Data Management Specialist
reports to the Technical Advisor.  They will meet on a weekly basis to review implementation issues, issues of data collection,
management, and analysis as well as team capacity building needs.
Level of Effort (LOE): The LOE is for a fulltime position. The Data Management Specialist will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
with periodic travel to field sites.
Qualifications:
•       Advanced degree in statistics and/or public health
•       Experience working on field trials, supervising teams, data collection, and data base management
•       At least 5 years experience managing data teams in field settings
•       Field experience with use of PDA for collection of household level data in large-scale surveys (Programming, team and data
management)
•       Competency in managing a complex database and with statistical analysis
Interested candidates should contact: Brian Mulligan bmulligan@Healtheth.org.et

Sr. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor

SR. MONITORING AND EVALUATION ADVISOR, INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER FOR HEALTH
Closing Date: September 13, 2010
Requisition Number: 64465

Position Description:
The International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH) is a federally-funded project which supports the development
of HIV/AIDS care and treatment training initiatives serving healthcare providers in 25 developing countries acutely impacted by
the global AIDS epidemic.  With an annual budget of approximately $50 million, I-TECH currently supports 8 international offices
and approximately 410 international and domestic staff.  An initiative of the University of Washington Schools of Medicine and
Public Health & Community Medicine, I-TECH is a currently the largest center in the Department of Global Health, and, in fact, is
one of the largest centers at the University of Washington.  I-TECH is headquartered at the Cabrini Tower in close proximity to
its primary Principal Investigator, Dr. King K. Holmes, Chair of the Department of Global Health.
The Sr. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor assists the Quality Improvement (QI) Director and Country Program Teams in the
development and oversight of I-TECH program quality improvement and operations research components with the goal of ensuring the
quality and effectiveness of human capacity development efforts targeting diverse health care professionals and providers of care
and support to persons living with HIV/AIDS in the developing world.
The Sr. M&E Advisor supports the development and evolution of I-TECH performance management frameworks, continual quality
improvement activities, and operations research through on-going support to core and field staff. This may involve clarifying
objectives, improving indicator and data quality, identifying and/or developing M&E methods and tools for special studies, and
identifying and implementing Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles for quality improvement. The Sr. M&E Advisor will assist field based
teams in tracking progress towards objectives of human capacity development activities and support I-TECH offices in meeting
minimum standards for quality management. The Sr. M&E Advisor works with HQ and in-country staff to identify individual and group
training needs, improve systems, and increase the overall efficiency and quality of program implementation. In short, the Sr. M&E
Advisor works with country program managers and in-country I- TECH staff to assure principles of quality improvement are
integrated in all areas of technical assistance, and provides leadership in strengthening QI systems across all activity areas.
The Sr. M&E Advisor also develops training materials, technical implementation guides, and writes evaluation reports for
dissemination of best practices.  Finally, the Sr. M&E Advisor will provide on-going technical assistance to field based teams via
intensive and regular guidance and mentoring in research design, methods, and data analysis.
Requirements:
•       MA in social or behavioral sciences.
•       5-7 years of relevant work experience with international development programs. Candidate should have experience with
evaluation or research design, differentiating best methods, data collection and analysis. Work in and familiarity with one or
more of the following fields is required: training/human resource development; HIV/AIDS care and support services; family
planning/reproductive health service delivery, evaluation and operations research. This position requires a highly motivated
individual who works well independently. Excellent writing and presentation skills.
•       Must be authorized to legally work in the U.S.A.
 Desired:
•       Ph.D desired in social or behavioral sciences.
•       10 years of relevant work experience with international development programs
•        Experience working in team settings, preferably in an international capacity;
•       Experience with health education/training, preferably in an international context; strong initiative, and a commitment to
building personal and organizational capacity; proficiency in non-English language(s).
•       Supervision of M&E / QI staff.
•       Ability to travel regionally.
 Conditions of Employment:
•     Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
•     Some telecommuting and flexible work schedule
•     International Travel up to 25%-30%
•     No or very limited physical effort required.
•     No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
If you're interested in applying, or know someone who might be interested, please visit:
•       UW Human Resources Website:
o       http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/
•       Select “Employment”
•       Select  “Staff Jobs”
•       Click on “UW Employee Login” or “External Applicant Login”
•       Log on
•       Click on “Search for a  Job”
•       Enter requisition number 64465

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor

 MONITORING AND EVALUATION ADVISOR, INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER FOR HEALTH
Closing Date: September 13, 2010
Requisition Number: 64463

Position Description:
The International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH) is a federally-funded project which supports the development
of HIV/AIDS care and treatment training initiatives serving healthcare providers in 25 developing countries acutely impacted by
the global AIDS epidemic.  With an annual budget of approximately $50 million, I-TECH currently supports 8 international offices
and approximately 410 international and domestic staff.  An initiative of the University of Washington
Schools of Medicine and Public Health & Community Medicine, I-TECH is a currently the largest center in the Department of Global
Health, and, in fact, is one of the largest centers at the University of Washington.  I-TECH is headquartered at the Cabrini Tower
in close proximity to its primary Principal Investigator, Dr. King K. Holmes, Chair of the Department of Global Health.
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor will work to improve the quality of I-TECH programs as well as administration and
management practices at HQ and in field offices. Under the supervision of the I-TECH Quality Improvement (QI) Director and
guidance from senior QI advisors, the M&E Advisor works with country program managers, in-country I-TECH staff, and Centers for
Disease Control (CDC) and Ministry of Health (MOH) representatives to assure M&E integration in all areas of technical assistance,
offers leadership to further develop QI systems for training and service delivery across all activity areas and collect
appropriate information on PEPFAR funded activities. The M&E Advisor will support the development and evolution of I-TECH
performance management frameworks, and support country specific evaluation needs with the goal of ensuring the quality and
effectiveness of human capacity development efforts. This may involve clarifying objectives, developing indicators (both process
and outcome), identifying and/or developing M&E tools (e.g. a pre- post-test plan for ARV training, evaluation instrument for
curriculum or video, assessment of provider practice) for specific activities in the field, and/or data analysis. The M&E Advisor
will also track progress towards objectives of human capacity development activities and ensure that M&E frameworks are
implemented and data collected in a timely fashion. The M&E Advisor will problem-solve delays or insufficiencies in data
collection, and provide leadership in implementing solutions. The M&E Advisor will provide recommendations for program improvement
based on I-TECH wide M&E data. The M&E Advisor also works with HQ and in-country staff to identify individual and group training
needs, improve systems, and increase the overall efficiency and quality of office function.
Requirements:
•       Master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences or equivalent with some formal training in program evaluation.
•     At least 4 years relevant work experience.
•     Minimum 3 years international experience.
•     Experience with evaluation or research design, M&E frameworks, data collection and analysis.
•     Familiarity with: training/human resource development and HIV/AIDS care and support services.
•     Demonstrated ability to facilitate communication between professionals with a variety of cultural
      backgrounds in a respectful and diplomatic manner and enhance effective partnerships.
•     Ability to develop and carry out work plans and solve problems independently .
•     Strong writing and public presentation skills.
•     Experience working in team settings, preferably in an international capacity.
•     Strong organizational and computer skills including MS Word, Power Point, Excel and Access.
•     Demonstrated ability to identify, modify, and apply research methods to programmatic environment
•     Demonstrated responsibility for leadership in data analysis and presentation of results.
Desired:
•       Experience with health education and training, preferably in an international context.
•        Work experience with African countries.
•        Experience analyzing evaluation data from diverse core and country programs.
•        Skills in developing a tracking system to monitor benchmarks and program implementation.
•       Ability to design special studies in an international context.
•       Strong commitment to building personal and organizational capacity.
•       Experience with complex, multi-faced projects.
Conditions of Employment:
•       Flexible work schedule may be necessary to accommodate time differences between the US West Coast and international
partners, for both conference calls and travel.
•       Ability to spend 25 – 35% time traveling and working in a resource poor environment.
If you're interested in applying, or know someone who might be interested, please visit:
1.      UW Human Resources Website: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/
2.      Select “Employment”
3.      Select  “Staff Jobs”
4.      Click on “UW Employee Login” or “External Applicant Login”
5.      Log on
6.      Click on “Search for a  Job”
7.      Enter requisition number (64463)

SOUTHERN AFRICA REGION TEAM LEAD, PROGRAM UNIT, OFFICE OF THE U.S. GLOBAL AIDS COORDINATOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WASHINGTON, D.C.

 SOUTHERN AFRICA REGION TEAM LEAD, PROGRAM UNIT, OFFICE OF THE U.S. GLOBAL AIDS COORDINATOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, D.C.
This is a contract position.
Annual salary range is $100,000 to $120,000.
(Actual pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on the qualifications,
education, experience, training, and availability of funds.)
A security clearance at the Secret level is required.
Expressions of interest, including resumes, should be submitted by no later than Friday, September 24, 2010, to grayec@state.gov.
Background
The Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator (S/GAC) is responsible for implementing the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS
Relief (PEPFAR) – the U.S. Government initiative to support partner nations around the world in responding to HIV/AIDS.  PEPFAR
was launched in 2003, and is the largest commitment by any nation to combat a single disease internationally in history.  Through
PEPFAR, the U.S. Government has committed approximately $32 billion to bilateral HIV/AIDS programs; the Global Fund to Fight
HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; and bilateral tuberculosis programs through Fiscal Year (FY) 2010.  The human impact of
America’s investments in partner nations’ efforts is profound.  PEPFAR has directly supported life-saving antiretroviral treatment
for over 2.4 million men, women and children as of September 2009.  PEPFAR has directly supported more than 11 million people with
care and support programs, including more than 4 million orphans and vulnerable children, through FY 2009.  PEPFAR’s efforts
around prevention of mother-to-child transmission programs have allowed nearly 340,000 babies of HIV-positive mothers to be born
HIV-free, including nearly 100,000 in FY 2009.  PEPFAR is the cornerstone and largest component of the President’s Global Health
Initiative.  This Initiative supports partner countries in improving health outcomes through strengthened health systems, with a
particular focus on improving the health of women, newborns and children through programs that address a range of health issues.
 Additional information about S/GAC and PEPFAR is available at www.pepfar.gov.
 Introduction
This position is located in the Program unit of the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator (S/GAC).  Program is responsible
for supporting development and monitoring of implementation plans for each of the PEPFAR countries; providing policy oversight and
direction for all USG HIV/AIDS bilateral resources; and coordinating with S/GAC’s Multilateral Diplomacy unit on issues related to
the implementation of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria at the country level.  Program also provides support
to PEPFAR’s implementing departments and agencies and serves as a technical resource for the implementation of all USG bilaterally
funded HIV/AIDS activities and all other activities conducted by the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator.  It serves as a technical
resource for a variety of issues relevant to the success of country programs on HIV/AIDS including but not restricted to human
resources for health, health systems strengthening, HIV prevention and care and treatment.
 Major Duties and Responsibilities
§  With mentoring and oversight by the Director of Country Program Support serves as the Southern Africa Region Team Lead and
senior point of contact and liaison to the in-country PEPFAR team and public and private entities for designated PEPFAR countries
in the Southern Africa region.  Based on a comprehensive knowledge and ongoing data analysis of the overall country context, the
different HIV/AIDS country situations, in-country HIV programs and the PEPFAR program, provides advice and recommendations to
S/GAC management on issues regarding African countries.  The Southern Africa Region Team Lead will also assume specific
responsibility for up to two PEPFAR designated countries within the region.
 §  As a regional team lead, provides input into strategic initiatives and decision making related to the designated region which
includes understanding trends in the HIV epidemic within the region, capacity of countries to respond, and political and
geographic contextual issues.  Provides opportunities for communicating and sharing of resources within the region – either
technical inputs to build capacity within country programs or south-to-south sharing of experience and expertise within the region.
 §  With regard to specific responsibility for up to two PEPFAR designated countries, supports the in-country PEPFAR Coordinator
to: (1) coordinate with the Chief-of-Mission, relevant U.S. Government (USG) departments and agencies, the partner-country
government, the NGO sector, bilateral and multilateral donors, and other stakeholders in the development, implementation and
reporting on the Partnership Frameworks, Partnership Framework Implementation Plans, and the one-year Country Operational Plans
for each assigned country; (2) manage processes through which the most appropriate USG agency/ies assume ownership for those
aspects of the plans where its employees have the greatest expertise and technical capabilities in an effort to ensure the plan’s
success; and (3) coordinate and link USG bilateral assistance with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and
other major development partners.  Ensures appropriate technical assistance and support to country teams through the PEPFAR
implementing departments and agencies.  Problem solves as needed on specific country issues.
§  As assigned, participates in the development, coordination and dissemination of new or revised HIV/AIDS policies affecting
designated PEPFAR countries with the Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy, the Departments of State and
Health and Human Services and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).  Provides expert advice, analysis,
recommendations, data and information in their initial development; prepares conceptual policy statements and coordinates these
documents with the major stakeholders; and monitors their subsequent dissemination and implementation in the field.
§  Attends international meetings, conferences, etc. whose sponsors or attendees include donors with significant equities and
other contributors in the fight against the global HIV/AIDS pandemic.  Recommends as well as advocates positions and views of the
USG on strategies, initiatives and current programs that aim to improve the prevention, treatment and care of HIV/AIDS.
§  Coordinates and integrates the participation of HIV/AIDS experts within and outside the USG’s Executive Branch for large,
relevant international meetings and fora.  Responsible for the preparation and clearance of any formal remarks regarding PEPFAR in
assigned countries to be presented by the President or other senior representatives of the USG during high level political fora
related to HIV/AIDS.
 §  Evaluates the relative need, local conditions and capability of designated PEPFAR countries to develop or improve their
infrastructure and programs necessary to provide or strengthen the quality, availability and sustainability of treatment,
prevention and care services.  Recommends to decision-makers the optimal mix of funding support among the different USG agencies
following consultation with agency representatives and Chiefs-of-Mission.
§  Reviews the strategic information and analysis associated with incoming funding requests.  Recommends to decision-makers the
allocation of funds among and within designated PEPFAR countries based upon their performance in reaching treatment, prevention
and care targets of PEPFAR.
§  Collaborates with S/GAC’s Director of Management and Budget or his/her staff to establish fiscal controls and reporting systems
to track funds accurately and control disbursements so that resources will be correctly directed to their intended use and will be
deployed rapidly.  Coordinates closely with this financial official to quickly resolve any funding or reporting issues or problems.
§  Conducts in-country visits to assess the impact of planned and funded activities; to address the concerns and needs in the
designated PEPFAR countries; and to reinforce efforts to accomplish program and spending goals.  When needed, coordinates visits
with other USG and external partners to collaborate on PEPFAR implementation and problem solving.
§  Provides advice and assistance in the preparation of material to be presented to the media, interest groups, Members of
Congress and/or their staffs, partner government officials, FBOs, NGOs, etc. on HIV/AIDS issues in the designated PEPFAR countries
as appropriate.
§  Assists the Director of Country Program Support in directing the activities of up to five program officers and/or country
support team leads.
 §   Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
§  Professional knowledge sufficient to evaluate factors and conditions involved in the administration of U.S. foreign policy
programs related to HIV/AIDS and to offer feasible recommendations that ensure the most effective and efficient use of available
resources;
§  Knowledge of HIV, international trends and the treatment, care, prevention and research associated with this global pandemic;
§  Knowledge of U.S. Government goals, objectives, programs and relationships to provide analytical and advisory services that are
responsive to the specialized needs of the countries supported;
§  Strong experience in program management including strategic and operational planning;
§  Minimum of eight (8) years program and personal management with increasing levels of responsibility and seniority over this
period of time;
§  Minimum five (5) years of direct program delivery experience with residence in Africa.
§  Experience in preparing and working with budgets and spreadsheets;
§  Ability to establish and maintain working relationships to exchange information and negotiate proposals;
§  Ability to provide advice and consultation to management officials with regard to the policy implications of issues and
developments of HIV/AIDS; and
§  Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present analyses, provide guidance, solicit information, defend
proposals and negotiate agreements.
§  Masters level preparation in a relevant discipline with minimum of ten (10) years professional work experience; Bachelors
preparation will be considered with fifteen (15) years of professional work experience and a broad and deep range of work
experience.
 The position requires domestic and international travel.
 A Secret security clearance is a requirement for this position.  As a result, the incumbent must be a U.S. citizen and possess or
be able to obtain a security clearance at this classification level.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor

 GLOBAL HEALTH FELLOWS PROGRAM
TECHNICAL ADVISOR III: MONITORING AND EVALUATION ADVISOR
GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVE LAUNCH TEAM, BUREAU FOR GLOBAL HEALTH, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WASHINGTON, DC
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP-10-191

The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health
Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International, Tulane University
School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
The goal of GHFP is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing
capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and
support of junior, mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and mentoring
opportunities in international public health to underrepresented communities; and professional and organizational development
activities to bolster USAID’s ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role in global health.
INTRODUCTION
President Obama launched the Global Health Initiative (GHI) in May 2009 as a six-year, $63 billion whole-of-government effort of
the USG to drive a more strategic and integrated approach to fighting diseases, improving health, and strengthening health systems
in developing countries by 2014. It represents an important opportunity to accelerate progress toward improved health by
optimizing USG resources, working with partner-country governments and civil society, and improving the effectiveness and
efficiency of health services in 80 countries. Building on the strengths of USG agencies, the GHI seeks to create and amplify
synergies for results particularly centered on seven guiding principles:
1. Implement a woman- and girl-centered approach
2. Increase impact through strategic coordination and integration
3. Strengthen and leverage key multilateral organizations, global health partnerships and private sector engagement
4. Encourage country ownership and invest in country-led plans
5. Build sustainability through health systems strengthening
6. Improve metrics, monitoring and evaluation
7. Promote research and innovation
USAID has established a small GHI Launch Team within its Global Health Bureau to operationalize the principles, vision, systems
and structures of the GHI by mobilizing the health and development expertise of USAID and facilitating whole-of-government
engagement in the GHI.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Within the GHI Launch Team, the role of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor (the Advisor) is critical to the success of
the GHI. The Advisor coordinates and position USAID efforts to fulfill the GHI core principle of “improved metrics, monitoring and
evaluation.” S/he presents the unique and exciting challenge of leading GHI stakeholders to set expectations for results,
identifies meaningful parameters, creates efficient and cost-effective approaches to track these parameters, and ensures that
information feeds back into GHI implementation and builds knowledge. The Advisor works to establish clarity in a fast-moving
environment with a high degree of uncertainty and many interested parties. The questions that the Advisor addresses include
fundamental issues such as what it means to implement a woman- and girl-centered approach and how GHI will know if/when it is
successful. In addition, the Advisor works to ensure that the GHI itself is assessed to determine its effectiveness as a model for
whole-of-government implementation.
The Advisor is the M&E expert within the USAID GHI Launch Team, providing leadership and expertise on all aspects of GHI M&E
policies and practices. The Advisor fosters a culture of evaluation within the GHI; leads the development of the GHI M&E plan and
M&E learning agenda, including identification (or development, where needed) of indicators and targets for measuring, monitoring,
and evaluating the implementation of the GHI principles and their contributions to the achievement of the GHI health goals. S/he
oversees implementation of this M&E plan, with a particular focus on cross-country evaluation studies; provides direct technical
support, and recommends other technical assistance resources (both inside and outside the USG), to GHI Plus countries for the
design and implementation of country-specific evaluation studies. The Advisor reviews evaluation findings, conclusions, and
recommendations from multi-country and country-specific studies, helps ensure their dissemination, and identifies and disseminates
M&E best practices.
S/he provides this efforts in a participatory and inclusive manner. In carrying out these responsibilities, s/he establishes,
nurtures, and maintains strong working relationships with a wide range of players with varied perspectives. These players include,
but are not limited to, other members of the GHI Launch Team, as well as M&E and other staff of USAID’s Bureau for Global Health
and Regional Bureaus; M&E leadership and staff in USAID’s Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning; USG teams in the GHI
countries; headquarters staff of other USG agencies involved in the GHI; M&E staff within other donor organizations, and M&E
thought leaders in the health and development communities.
Specific responsibilities include:
•       Together with USAID’s Director of Evaluation, Policy Analysis and Learning, represents USAID on the Interagency M&E
Working Group, contributing technical expertise to discussions and the preparation of Working Group deliverables
•        Provides expert input into the design and development phases of GHI M&E Learning Agenda, including development of
guidance to USG field teams
•       Coordinates design of GHI cross-country evaluation protocols
•       Advises USG teams on design and implementation of country-specific evaluation studies
•       Together with GH and Regional Bureau staff, serves as a technical resource to USAID missions in the development of GHI
strategic plans and performance monitoring plans
•       Establishes fora/mechanisms for information sharing, participation, and feedback on GHI M&E issues within USAID/W and with
USAID field staff
•       Develops and guides implementation of knowledge management/knowledge sharing processes for broad dissemination of GHI
evaluation findings, conclusions, recommendations and best practices
•       Presents GHI M&E issues in interAgency fora
•       Presents M&E issues with relevance to the GHI in international fora
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Technical
Advisor’s own interests.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE
•       Master’s degree in public health or related field
•       Minimum ten years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation with at least three years’ experience in an
international/resource poor setting
•       Knowledge of the theories, principles, and methods of public health evaluation in the context of international development
and their application in resource-poor settings
•       Demonstrated leadership of the development and implementation of an M&E process for an effort of similar magnitude
•       Demonstrated familiarity with technical and developing country content in GHI areas of focus
•       Ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation to officials on the interpretation and application of completed
analyses
•       Demonstrated knowledge of information technology and its application to performance monitoring and evaluation
•       Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment
•        Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills
•       Ability to work with diverse teams and cross-culturally
•       High degree of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to interpret strategy, to analyze, develop and present work
results, and to monitor and evaluate implementation of programs
•       Willingness to travel internationally
•       US Citizenship required
SALARY AND BENEFITS Salary will be based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a
comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs
http://www.ghfp.net/docs/2010_Benefits_for_GHFP_Fellows.pdf
TO APPLY All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP’s online recruitment system at
https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover
letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this
position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm
Eastern Time September 7, 2010.
We are proud to be an affirmative action employer.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION ADVISOR STRATEGIC PLANNING, EVALUATION AND RESEARCH DIVISION, OFFICE OF HIV/AIDS, BUREAU FOR GLOBAL HEALTH, US AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WASHINGTON, DC

1.GLOBAL HEALTH FELLOWS PROGRAM
TECHNICAL ADVISOR LEVEL II: MONITORING AND EVALUATION ADVISOR
STRATEGIC PLANNING, EVALUATION AND RESEARCH DIVISION, OFFICE OF HIV/AIDS, BUREAU FOR GLOBAL HEALTH, US AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT, WASHINGTON, DC
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP-10-173

The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health
Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International, and the Tulane
University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for International Development
(USAID).
The goal of GHFP is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing
capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and
support of junior, mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and mentoring
opportunities in international public health to underrepresented communities; and professional and organizational development
activities to bolster USAID’s ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role in global health.
INTRODUCTION
USAID has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of the US Government (USG) response in the fight against the HIV/AIDS
pandemic. The Agency is a key partner in the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the largest commitment ever by
any nation for an international health initiative dedicated to a single disease. PEPFAR is two years into its second phase – a
five-year, $48 billion multifaceted approach to combating the disease in more than 120 countries around the world.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will serve as a member of the Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting (MER) Team within the
Strategic Planning, Evaluation and Research Division in the Office of HIV/AIDS of the Bureau for Global Health (GH/OHA/SPER) and
support the monitoring and evaluation activities within the Division. Under the direction of the MER Team Leader, the Advisor will
provide general support to the Division’s activities that include project performance monitoring, program level data
gathering/validation, trend monitoring and reporting. Working closely with the MER Team, the Advisor will support the development
of HIV/AIDS M&E/strategic information systems at the country and project levels, and assist with the oversight, management and
reporting on the PEPFAR indicators and targets for these activities. He/she will serve as one of the Division’s specialists for
monitoring and evaluation, provide technical input M&E/strategic information SOWs and assist with operational research, tracking
studies, and program assessments.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•       Under the direction of the MER Team Leader, and as a member of the SPER Division, participate in planning, implementing
and reporting on USAID activities at the Team, Division, Office and Agency levels
•       Analyze monitoring and evaluation data for inclusion in Agency and multilateral reports
•       Review/critique evaluation & operations research protocols, provide technical assistance during implementation and review
final reports
•       Advise technical program managers on indicator selection, target setting, monitoring and data quality assessment and
validation
•       Review and analyze the results component of country operational plans and reports in coordination with other members of
the MER Team
•       Respond to both internal and external ad hoc requests for information; provide data for briefing documents, sites visits
and other MER Team information requests
•       Provide project management and oversight for selected programs and implementing partners
•       Track progress against targets, analyze data sets and make recommendations for enhanced program planning, coordination and
management of HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs
•       Communicate outcomes and recommendations to internal and external partners; prepare and present monitoring and evaluation
data to a wide variety of audiences
•       Prepare, present and disseminate materials, speeches, graphics, etc. on monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS and related
programs to serve reference, informational and advocacy purposes
•       Represent the MER team and the office of HIV/AIDS on various multi-agency, international collaborative efforts
•       Perform other related duties at the direction of the MER Team Leader
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Technical
Advisor’s own interests.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
•       Master’s degree in public health, public policy, epidemiology or related discipline
•       Minimum five years’ experience working in public health or a related field with at least two years’ experience with
program monitoring and evaluation in international/resource poor setting
•       Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodology including frameworks, data quality assurance, analysis reporting and
best practices in data dissemination and data use
•       Demonstrated experience working with HIV/AIDS programs in a developing setting desirable
•       Demonstrated experience with managing data, information, and monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS program activities
•       Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment
•       Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills
•       Ability to work on diverse teams and with staff of other USG and international donor agencies
•       High degree of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to interpret strategy, to analyze, develop and present work
results and to monitor and evaluate implementation of programs
•       Willingness to travel
•       US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required
SALARY AND BENEFITS Salary will be based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a
comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs
http://www.ghfp.net/docs/2010_Benefits_for_GHFP_Fellows.pdf
TO APPLY All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP’s online recruitment system at
https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover
letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this
position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm
Eastern Time September 2, 2010.
We are proud to be an affirmative action employer.

Call for Nominations from the African Literature Association (ALA)

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – FONLON-NICHOLS AWARD

The ALA Executive Council invites nominations from the world African community for the FONLON-NICHOLS Award for Excellence in Creative Writing and Contributions to the Struggle for Human Rights and Freedom of Expression. It is given every year to an African writer.

The Award was established in 1992 to honor BERNARD FONLON and LEE NICHOLS for their own contributions to both African literature and freedom of expression. This year the award will be publicly presented at the 37th annual conference of the African Literature Association, April 13 - 17, 2011 to be held at OHIO UNIVERSITY in ATHENS, OHIO. (conference website: http://www.ohio.edu/conferences/ALA.cfm; ALA website: http://www.africanlit.org/)

Please send a brief (500 word) justification for your nomination in the body of an email and as attachment to olaoye@monmouth.edu.  Hard copy of text can also be mailed to Dr. Oty Agbajoh-Laoye, FONLON-NICHOLS AWARD, ALA Award Committee, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New Jersey 07764.   Deadline: 15 January 2011.

For more information on the FONLON-NICHOLS Award, please consult: http://www.fonlon-nichols.org