VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT
RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
RTI is seeking for Monitoring Evaluation Specialist for our ENVISION Project.
Position Summary:
In 2011, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded RTI the ENVISION project (2011-2016). Building on the achievements and lessons learned from the Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Control Program (2006-2012), ENVISION is designed to continue support for integrated NTD control at both global and country levels by empowering national governments to lead their national NTD control programs, improve local capacity and systems to foster efficient and sustained integrated NTD control, and scale up the delivery of interventions for seven NTDs targeted by USAID. These are lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis), onchocerciasis (river blindness), schistosomiasis (snail fever), three soil-transmitted helminthiases (hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm), and trachoma.
RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
RTI is seeking for Monitoring Evaluation Specialist for our ENVISION Project.
Position Summary:
In 2011, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded RTI the ENVISION project (2011-2016). Building on the achievements and lessons learned from the Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Control Program (2006-2012), ENVISION is designed to continue support for integrated NTD control at both global and country levels by empowering national governments to lead their national NTD control programs, improve local capacity and systems to foster efficient and sustained integrated NTD control, and scale up the delivery of interventions for seven NTDs targeted by USAID. These are lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis), onchocerciasis (river blindness), schistosomiasis (snail fever), three soil-transmitted helminthiases (hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm), and trachoma.
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist is responsible for supporting M&E activities in the ENVISION workplan as well as reporting on M&E for the ENVISION project. The M&E Specialist will work closely with the National NTD Program to build their capacity in data collection, management and analysis and will oversee the ENVISION M&E activities. The position will also work with the Resident Program Advisor, the Grants Specialist, and Field Officers to ensure that local NGOs and other project partners are able to report on their deliverables. The M&E Specialist will be responsible for the submission of all M&E-related documentation to the NTD Advisor and M&E team in RTI Washington for review and approval.
Based in: Jakarta, Indonesia (100% effort)
Reports to: Resident Program Advisor
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support to ENVISION’s M&E activities in Indonesia and ensure that all M&E activities are implemented in accordance to workplan and budget.
- Provide guidance to MOH in data collection, quality control, management and analysis for baseline prevalence data, disease distribution data, MDA coverage data, disease monitoring and impact data.
- Provide support to the MOH for timely implementation and smooth operation of ENVISION M&E activities.
- Submit data in NTD ENVISION report format through the Disease Workbook, Program Workbook, Semi-Annual Report, Disease-Specific Assessment form, and other forms as needed.
- Provide mentoring, training and supervision of other project staff on M&E methodologies, specifically those in WHO NTD M&E guidance.
- Upon request by the Indonesia NTD Program Manager and/or RTI staff in Washington DC, prepare summary updates on progress of program activities to relevant NTD ENVISION partners and stakeholders, including workplans and Semi-Annual Reports.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree, Masters or above, in public health or relevant discipline, with at least six years of experience in public health.
- At least three years of progressive relevant experience in database management and program monitoring and evaluation.
- At least two years of professional use of Microsoft Windows/Excel software, and one year professional use of Access, SPSS, and other statistical packages.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.
- Strong English language oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience in disease surveillance, infectious diseases preferred.
- Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded projects preferred.
- Willingness to travel within Indonesia frequently.
- Must be Indonesian.
Interested consultant should send the following documentations: Application letter and CV with 3 referees. Please indicate the title you are applying in the email subject, and submit the application by the latest 5 May 2013 to : hr@rti-indomd.rti.org
