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African Union is recruiting for a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (US$ 96,921/year salary)

Ednah Carrick October 17, 2024

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Closing Date: 8 November 2024

African Union is recruiting for a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (US$ 96,921/year salary)

Purpose of Job

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (GAVI), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on strengthening public health institutions and systems across African Union (AU) Member States. This MoU outlines a “Joint Action Plan” (JAP) with six key priorities:

1.   Support Africa’s Future through Sustainable Immunization Systems
2.   Information Sharing and Public Trust Building
3.   Facilitate Efficient Regulatory Pathways for Vaccines
4.   Strengthen Diagnostic and Disease Surveillance Capacity
5.   Expand Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa
6.   Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR)

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, based at the Regional Coordination Centre (RCC), will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the JAP activities across AU Member States within the assigned region. Outcomes: The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will strengthen JAP implementation across the region by designing and managing robust M&E systems, providing data-driven insights, building capacity, and ensuring accountability.

Main Functions

JAP M&E:

Adapt and implement a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan from the Senior M&E Officer (HQ) for the JAP activities at the regional level.
Collect, analyze, and report on data related to JAP activity implementation in collaboration with Member States.
Conduct field visits to Member States to assess progress, identify challenges, and recommend solutions.
Prepare and disseminate regular progress reports on JAP implementation for stakeholders, including Africa CDC, GAVI, and Member States.
Contribute to the development of regional and continental strategies for improving JAP implementation.
Ensure data quality and adherence to established M&E protocols.
Develop data collection tools and methodologies for monitoring JAP activities in the assigned region.
Establish and maintain communication channels with Member States for data collection and reporting purposes.
Conduct data analysis to assess progress towards achieving JAP objectives and identify areas for improvement.
Supports the Senior M&E Officer (HQ) and contributes to preparation of reports that clearly articulate findings, recommendations, and lessons learned.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination of M&E efforts.
Contribute to the development of annual work plans and budgets for the RCC M&E Unit.
Keeps the Senior M&E (of the JAP) at HQ informed about implementation at the RCC level, through monthly and quarterly M&E reports.

Scorecard M&E:

Support the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (HQ) in the coordination of other partners (e.g., Member States, WHO/UNICEF, etc.), around collection, analysis, maintenance, and reporting of the scorecard.

M&E Capacity Building:

Build the capacity of Member States in M&E principles and practices relevant to the JAP.
Participate in training and capacity-building activities for Member States’ M&E personnel.

Specific Responsibilities

Develop data collection tools and methodologies for monitoring JAP activities in the assigned region.
Establish and maintain communication channels with Member States for data collection and reporting purposes.
Conduct data analysis to assess progress towards achieving JAP objectives and identify areas for improvement.
Supports the Senior M&E Officer (HQ) and contributes to preparation of reports that clearly articulate findings, recommendations, and lessons learned.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination of M&E efforts.
Contribute to the development of annual work plans and budgets for the RCC M&E Unit.
Participate in training and capacity-building activities for Member States’ M&E personnel.
Keeps the Senior M&E (of the JAP) at HQ informed about implementation at the RCC level, through monthly and quarterly M&E reports.
Stay informed about current trends and best practices in M&E related to public health interventions.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s degree in Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, or a related field with 7 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs or related projects.
Experience working in the African context is desirable.

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, or a related field with 10 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs or related projects.
Experience working in the African context is desirable.

Required Skills

Knowledge and Skills

Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles and methodologies.
Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting tools and techniques.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Competencies

Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

Language

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of any of the other official languages of the AU is an advantage.

RENUMERATION:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 96,921.34 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.