Senior Advisor, Monitoring and Evaluation, Strategic Information for USAID/Ukraine PHS R&R Activity at Pact

Pact Overview

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.

Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.

USAID/Ukraine Public Health System Recovery and Resilience Activity will strengthen public health capacities, standards, outreach services, and access to essential health care services during crises such as COVID-19 and other health-related challenges, as part of supporting Ukraine’s pathway to self-reliance. This is to be a five-year activity started in May 2022.

Position Purpose

Pact seeks Monitoring and Evaluation, Strategic Information Senior Advisor who will be responsible for successful M&E of the program and for generating and translating evidence to inform programmatic adaptation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation, Strategic Information Senior Advisor will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:

• Oversees the design of a MERL system that integrates known standard best practices with innovative methods.
• Develops and implements a system for monitoring progress towards intended results.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of a comprehensive project data management system including effective, efficient and secure flow of data from collection through compilation, storage, analysis and reporting.
• Ensures data use for decision making through routine review and interpretation of data, packaging and disseminating findings in a meaningful way, and making recommendations for adaption.
• Design program data collection tools.

• Desing and manage surveys.
• Prepare analytical materials to inform programming.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, sociology, economy, math or related discipline and 8+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including 4 years of management experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in project monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent management skills.
• Excellent skills in computing, word processing, work with tables and graphs/diagrams, presentations, etc.
• Proficiency in English and Ukrainian

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience with an international organization, USAID in particular.
• Good inter-personal skills and ability to work collaboratively on a wide range of issues.
• Pro-active, intuitive, fast thinking and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a complex workload and deadlines.

To apply please send a cover letter and CV no later than November 12, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors.