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Requisition # 17429

About FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit 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 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, LINKAGES Thailand

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

LINKAGES is a USAID-funded project managed by FHI 360 aimed at accelerating the Thai HIV/AIDS response to recruit, reach, test, treat and retain populations in HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. The project will focus primarily on MSM and transgender (TG) women.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position focus on working with FHI360 staff and partner agencies on appropriate indicators, their measurement, and use in programming. S/he will provide assistance to LINKAGES Thailand partners operating in Bangkok, Chonburi, Chiang Mai, Songkhla Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakhan, Chonburi, and Ubon Ratchathani, on monitoring and evaluation and on reporting, work closely with the Care, Support and Treatment Consultant to establish a tracking mechanism for client retention, improve process data quality and participating in data quality audits, review Quarterly reports for data quality and accuracy. S/he also works with other FHI360 program and technical staff, consultants and/or FHI360 country offices to drive the implementation of the LINKAGES projects/activities to meet achievements in accordance with FHI360, donor and national priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical assistance (TA) support and capacity building in M&E, including quality improvement for interventions and data quality assessment.
• Work closely with LINKAGES Program officers and Country Representative to deliver reports and presentations to implementing partners, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders at provincial and national level.
• Reports directly to the Technical Advisor – Strategic Information – on the M&E activities to ensure that they meet the program objectives and targets and are implemented based on the FHI360 and donor regulations.
• Works closely with relevant units at APRO and sub-recipients in LINKAGES project management, monitoring and reporting.
• Assures that technical assistance is provided to implementing agencies/partners when needed and follows up the work progress.
• Develops and monitors the subproject/activity budget and recommends modification to budget or program as appropriate
• Follow up for, prepare and submit progress reports for the assigned subprojects/ activities and ensures timely submission of the reports.
• Travels when needed to coordinate, monitor and/or participate in related LINKAGES activities.
• Assists in developing and coordinating the work plan and budget development for the LINKAGES Thailand activities.
• Assists on resource development activities.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

CONTRIBUTION:

• Provide support and build capacity of project and country staff on M&E and reporting.
• Follow up for, prepare and submit LINKAGES periodic narrative and financial reports, including revised budgets as appropriate on time.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings and conduct training sessions and workshops.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITIES, EXPERTISE AND COMPLEXITY:

• Knowledge of the HIV/AIDS situation in Thailand and Asia Pacific region.
• Experience in program management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge and experience in M&E and USAID/PEPFAR reporting requirements
• Knowledge and experience in research and surveillance an advantage.
• Ability to deliver training programs. Facilitation skills an advantage.
• Excellent management skills and ability to monitor diverse subprojects/activities, set up priorities and plan for successful program implementation
• Excellent interpersonal and team work skills
• Very good written and spoken English
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV/AIDS
• Competent in using Microsoft Office package, particularly, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Experience in using statistical software (e.g., STATA or SPSS) would be preferred
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work with others effectively
• Ability to travel in provinces if needed

TYPE AND NATURE OF CONTACTS:

This position will work in close coordination with other staff functions under the FHI360 LINKAGES Thailand Project. It is also necessary for the M&E Officer to liaise with implementing agencies/partners/collaborators and government officials on a regular basis, depending upon the contexts of the responsible activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Usual office working conditions and travel domestically as needed to develop, coordinate, monitor and/or participate in LINKAGES Thailand program activities and represent FHI360 at some meetings as appropriate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT STANDARDS:

• BA with 5 years of field experience in public health, management, public administration, social sciences, or equivalent work experiences
• Minimum three-year experience in providing support to or managing and/or implementing HIV prevention and care projects/programs or research with NGOs or donor agencies or the Thai Ministry of Public Health.
• Very good written and spoken English and Thai
• Computer software skills, especially MS Office program

NOTE:  Applicant must be eligible to work in Thailand. No expatriate benefits or allowances provided.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Interested candidates, please register online through FHI 360’s Career Center at https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/17429/monitoring-and-evaluation-%28m%26e%29-officer%2c-linkages-project-thailand/job

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.