Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Director

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ABOUT THE COMPANY John Snow, Inc., and our nonprofit JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., are public health management consulting and research organizations dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities in the US and around the Globe. JOB SUMMARY Qualifications- Advanced degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, or a related field with a strong focus on quantitative and qualitative research.- Minimum of 10 years of experience in global health security, disease surveillance, or IHR implementation, preferably in West Africa, preferably Nigeria.- Demonstrated success in designing MEL frameworks for complex health systems or IHR-related activities.- Strong ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable insights for program managers and government officials.- Proven experience managing a team of MEL specialists and collaborating with globally dispersed technical partners.- Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) and DHIS2 is highly preferred.- Demonstrated success in managing large-scale public health programs and working directly with national public health institutes (like NCDC).- Proven ability to form partnerships with governments in developing countries, and work with local partners and stakeholders in national and sub-national capacities- Fluency in English and local language(s) (e.g. Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo, etc.) with strong oral and written communication. RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead the development and implementation of the Performance Management Plan (PMP) to track progress against IHR (2005) capacity-building goals.- Design evaluation and monitoring activities that enable field-based program managers to identify systemic bottlenecks and implement evidence-driven adaptations.- Organize and coordinate rigorous data collection and analysis related to laboratory systems, surveillance, and emergency operations centers (EOCs).- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, client-focused approaches in technical areas such as One Health and pandemic preparedness are successfully monitored.- Lead and manage a team of MEL Specialists in full accordance with JSI policies and procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring the team remains focused on high-quality outputs.- Interpret and report on activity results to the CDC, NCDC, and other key governmental stakeholders.- Coordinate closely with the Technical Director and technical team to ensure MEL activities are integrated into project work planning and implementation.- Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all project data and oversee data quality assessments (DQAs).- Facilitate a culture of "learning" by using data to inform project pivots and ensure alignment with the latest JEE recommendations.- Ensure all MEL systems and processes comply with CDC operational policies and international data standards. REQUIRED SKILLS Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Project management, Ability to coordinate, Operations planning REQUIRED EDUCATION Post-graduate education