Monitoring and Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer

• Work with program teams to implement monitoring strategies and action plans to ensure continued monitoring of program achievement against targets
• Support teams to implement appropriate systems and tools to conduct monitoring activities
• Conduct scheduled follow up visits to conduct process monitoring
• In collaboration with program staff and counterparts, support implementation of MEL strategies and framework

• Implement data quality improvement protocol, systems and tools as required by the project.
• Strengthen data management and information use for project partners and counterparts

• Support the implementation of data management systems for each project with clear tools, processes and roles and responsibilities
• Maintain and update Jhpiego Cameroon data in relevant data base
• Maintained good records of all tools, documents, reports

• Verify data before reported in any communication or publication is technically sound and accurate
• Support project report writing for pre-specified audiences

• Support the implementation of project evaluations and research activities
• Ensure adherence to IRB and ethics guidance in all evaluation and research
• Participate in analysis of data (e.g. routine data, evaluation results or research) for reporting and publication

• Participate in regular M&E meetings with project teams to review progress against indicators and to create joint plans for monitoring, data collection, reporting and research
• Represent Jhpiego in professional circles as designated and maintain excellent relationships with Jhpiego staff, donor, MOH/GHS and partners

• Lead by example
• Model the Jhpiego mission and values
• Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process
• Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability
• Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed
• Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities and be able to prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives.

• Bachelor or other advanced qualification in public health, epidemiology, statistics, or related social science
• At least 5 years' experience of applied skills in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation activities
• Previous experience in assessment and support to strategic information/HMIS
• Previous experience providing M&E expertise on donor-funded programs is advantageous
• Data analysis skills, using one or more statistical software packages, including at least one of the following: SPSS, Epi-Info, Stata
• Strong skills in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Familiarity with DHIS2 and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an asset.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and experience to identify, evaluate and document best practices
• Excellent writing, analytical, communication, computer (word and excel) and organization skills
• Willingness to travel within Cameroon and regionally
• Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English
• Cameroonians Nationals Only.

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