Assistant Manager M & E and Learning with USAID's Alliance for Combating TB in Bangladesh Project of Emerging Infections under the Infectious Diseases Division, Dhaka 130 views

Posted on : May 26, 2020 Application deadline : June 02, 2020

Assistant Manager M & E and Learning with USAID’s Alliance for Combating TB in Bangladesh Project of Emerging Infections under the Infectious Diseases Division (Adv#85/2020)

icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. Policy-makers and practitioners utilize our evidence and expertise to improve health outcomes and prevent premature death and disability worldwide. Established more than 60 years ago, we continue to provide life-saving services to the people of Bangladesh, and to nurture the next generation of global health leaders.

Special Information – icddr,b is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender or disability status.

icddr,b invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Assistant Manager M & E and Learning with USAID’s Alliance for Combating TB in Bangladesh Project of Emerging Infections under the Infectious Diseases Division. The appointment will be made on Fixed Term basis for 1 year which is renewable depending on performance and availability of funds.

Duty station Dhaka

No. of vacancy 1 post

Salary Annual Tk. 1,272,710/ -inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances and other admissible benefits.

Benefits/facilities 14.8% provident fund contribution, income tax paid by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.1,917/- per child per month, festival bonus, contributory healthcare support including dependent spouse and children, group life insurance and subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.

Position Description:

The position will be responsible for coordinating the MEL component of the program, ensuring compliance to icddr,b as well as donor regulations across all partners and assist the program in achieving the results defined in the cooperative agreement. S/he will be accountable for ensuring highest level of compliance with award conditions, organizational policies and procedures, and acceptable standards.

• Project implementation and Monitoring: Coordinate the monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) component of the program; Assist Senior MEL Advisor in development of overall MEL plan; Submit and get the plan approved through the COP; Undertake regular monitoring and technical support visits to the field sites to assess progress against approved plan; Assist the Senior MEL Advisor to monitor program implementation by the partners and ensure that proper progress is being made across all partners;
• Project Learning and Administration: Work closely with the the Senior MEL Advisor to design and implement activities to strengthen capacity of project staff in M&E activities through provision of technical support skill assessment and training; Maintain strong partnerships and regular communication with the project partners, and other key stakeholders;
• Project evaluation and reporting: Provide oversight and technical assistance to junior staff members of the MEL team to enable routine tracking and dissemination of set indicators as per approved plan; Coordinate implementation of electronic and paper-based data and information management systems across the project partners;

Requirements:

Education and relevant experience:

• Masters Degree in any discipline with a preference to health-related subjects
• 5 years’ experience in working with different public health projects, specialization in monitoring and evaluation, development of MEL plans as per USAID template, and technical assistance;

Functional competencies:

Knowledge of

• Monitoring and evaluation
• Project related internal and external reporting

• Tags

  data analysis

  global health

  infectious diseases

  information management

  monitoring and evaluation

  program implementation

  project evaluation

  project implementation

  scientific research

• Data analysis
• IT systems and standard applications
• Facilitating training
• Working with cooperating partners in public health sector

Behavioral competencies:

Skill on

• Organizational and Financial Awareness
• Drive for Results
• Innovative Thinking
• Collaborative Communication
• Building Effective Teams

Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by June 02, 2020. Internal candidates must mention their Identification Number in the application. Any attempt by candidates or their associates to influence the outcome of an application will automatically disqualify the candidate. Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for interview. All tests and interviews will be held in Dhaka.