Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist

PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide. Working in Vietnam since the early 1980s, PATH established a permanent office in Hanoi in 1997, and an office in Ho Chi Minh City in 2014. Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Location: Hanoi, Vietnam Division: Vietnam Country Program Please submit a cover letter with your resume describing your interest in this position and how you meet the requirements. Application materials must be submitted in English and applicants must have legal authorization to work in Vietnam to be considered and confirm this in their cover letter. PATH offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive compensation and benefits based on experience. Salary and benefit package are paid in VND. PATH is currently recruiting for a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist based in Hanoi, Vietnam, who will be responsible for the following tasks. Responsibilities:

Work with program and technical staff to set up a reliable monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system to meet requirements of high frequency reporting (HFR), monitoring, evaluation and reporting (MER), program management performance (PMP) reports of the project
Develop smart data collection tools, recording and reporting forms that allow tracking and reporting the cascade from reach and test to linkage to treatment and prevention services, such as ART and PrEP among key populations
Take lead in development and implementation of regular data quality audit activities at site level to ensure consistency and accuracy of data recorded and reported of the project
Work with program staff and other M&E staff to timely complete and submit HFR, MER and PMP reports
Participate in development of the protocol and data collection tools for research studies, assessments and evaluations related to HIV, tuberculosis and virus hepatitis programs
Prepare and submit necessary documents to get the institutional review board approval for data collection activities required by PATH and relevant local institutions
Closely work with research partners to develop and conduct training for research/data collection team, and monitor the data collection to ensure compliance with the approved protocol and quality of the data
Conduct quantitative/qualitative data analysis, prepare presentations, and write reports on research studies, assessments and evaluations
Closely work with M&E lead and technical staff at PATH to ensure the alignment of research activities with program goals
Develop and implement M&E reporting guidelines and systems designed to inform the direction of the project, including data quality and data use strategies
Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategy for synthesizing and disseminating key results, programmatic lessons learned, methodologies developed and other research outputs of the program
Work closely with programmatic/technical staff to provide technical assistance and support for implementing partners to set up a functioning recording and reporting system
Other tasks as required by M&E lead, project coordinators and management

Required skills and experience:

A bachelor or advanced degree in statistics, public health, demography or a related field
At least three years related experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs
Demonstrated capability in developing and implementing M&E system
Excellent computer skills, including data software, such as EPI Info, STATA, SPSS and experience with GIS or Tableau preferred
Substantial knowledge on quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, sampling techniques, data analysis and interpretation, and applied knowledge of qualitative research methodologies
Competency in training and capacity-building required
Skill in data quality assurance desired
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent English language skills, to include reading, writing and speaking as well as strong presentation skills
Travel requests up to 30%

Must have legal authorization to work in Vietnam PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued. PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. HOW TO APPLY: All applications are made online. For a full job description and to apply online, please access via this link https://bit.ly/3c2o1ki or visit PATH website (www.path.org) then go to (Careers/Search Job Listings/Asia/Monitoring and Evaluation). Deadline for applications: March 25th, 2020. Candidates have to confirm having received the recruitment information through the recruiting channel NGO Recruitment in the application letter for this position