Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Job Description SOLTHIS is a global health NGO, founded 20 years ago, which works for prevention and access to quality healthcare for all, by sustainably strengthening healthcare systems and services. We focus on women’s, mothers’ and children’s health, and on major pandemics such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Solthis is a development NGO, present in West Africa with 6 country offices, which, in partnership with local actors, deploys projects including operational research, capacity building and advocacy.

SOLTHIS applies a policy of non-discrimination in recruitment based solely on the skills, experience and interpersonal skills of its candidates, and under no circumstances bases its selection criteria on notions such as gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or state of health (pathology and/or disability). We therefore encourage you all to apply. To complete our operational team, we are looking for a: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer IMPAACT4HIV in Sierra Leone Contract duration: 9 months (renewable with the possibility of extension for the whole duration of the project) Status: National

Base of assignment: Freetown, Sierra Leone (with regular missions in Western Urban and Rural Areas) Availability : By 09/2026

BACKROUND

The IMPAACT4HIV project will pilot innovative models of disease management for people living with advanced HIV (children, adults, and adolescents) through a simplified, decentralized approach in target countries. It will focus on early detection, identification and decentralized management in primary structures and community channels. This includes rapid diagnosis of HIV, disease and opportunistic infections, linkage to antiretroviral treatment, short-course therapy with enhanced prophylaxis and treatment of opportunistic diseases, and a management strategy for severe bacterial infections. The project will implement community-based, people-centered approaches and introduce innovative tools to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services. The project, funded by UNITAID, will be managed by a consortium led by Aurum with DNDI, PATA, MAA and SOLTHIS, and implemented in South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, DRC and Sierra Leone. It will run for 39 months from January 2024. SOLTHIS will be in charge of deployment in Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone. SOLTHIS team will comprise a Program Coordinator based in Abidjan and two implementation teams in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and Freetown (Sierra Leone). In this context, we are looking for a M&E Officer covering activities under the responsibility of SOLTHIS in Sierra Leone.

Responsabilités

Under the hierarchical supervision of the IMPAACT4HIV Project Coordinator in Sierra Leone, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for developing and implementing the project’s monitoring-evaluation plans. He or she contributes to the achievement of objectives within the deadlines defined contractually with the donors, as well as to budget management and programming processes. S/He is responsible for the sound management of the financial and logistical resources made available by the organization to carry out the activities under his or her responsibility and to produce the defined deliverables. M&E plan development and implementation: Leads the development of the project’s M&E plan, taking into account opportunities for integration with existing national tools and processes. Ensures the development, review and deployment of quantitative and qualitative tools required for project monitoring. Organizes and facilitates meetings to develop the M&E plan internally, with implementing partners and other stakeholders. Organizes and leads M&E plan validation workshops and ensures dissemination and ownership of the M&E plan by the entire project team. Ensures the deployment of mobile data collection tools required for the performance and efficiency of the project’s M&E systems, and acts as focal point for the project team.

• Provides technical support, training in data collection tools and mentoring to implementing partners’ M&E officers to ensure that data collection and reporting is carried out correctly (reliability, completeness and timeliness).

Formation / Diplômes

Supports national authorities in documenting relevant national indicators in the national health information system. Ensures progress monitoring and monthly updating of performance indicators or any other tracking tool deemed relevant when drawing up the M&E plan. Reporting Communicates major variances between forecast and actual indicators to the project coordinator Contributes to the critical analysis of project results. Contributes to the drafting of internal monthly reports, quarterly reviews and annual programs according to the framework defined upstream, and proposes any necessary reprogramming of projects. Contributes to the drafting of reports according to the methods and rhythms defined by the project sponsor. Capitalization and communication Participates in national project steering committees Contributes to the documentation and dissemination of project lessons learned

• Contributes to the implementation of project transition and knowledge transfer plans Administrative and financial monitoring Contributes to the budgetary management of activities under his/her responsibility
• Ensures compliance with Solthis and donor administrative and financial procedures within the project team, and with the fraud and PSEA and management procedure Security Contributes to the proper application of safety rules implemented on the mission.

Autres informations

• Informs the Country Director of any political/social/humanitarian issues that may have an impact on the security management of the mission.

Education Hold a higher education in statistics, epidemiology, public health, development/project management, business school, or equivalent.

Expérience

At least 5 years’ experience in the field of M&E in a similar position in an INGO.

• 2 to 3 years of previous experience in a health project, preferably HIV Qualities and skills You are familiar with project management and M&E systems for healthcare projects, particularly in the field of HIV You are familiar with quantitative and qualitative data collection technique You can lead technical workshops and training sessions, and are committed to transmitting high-quality knowledge You are a self-starter and a self-starter Your flexibility and adaptability will enable you to handle stress. You are recognized for your ability to work in partnerships and networks. You can work in English and French Salary: Depending on experience in a similar position, according to the SOLTHIS’ salary scale and 3 references who are your former managers

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