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MONITORING, LEARNING, AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER X4 |
DAI Global LLC Shaping a More Livable World |
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Posted 2019-03-28 03:49:59
DAI
works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical
excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service
to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150
developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development
solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations,
democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and
agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and
trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources
management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international
development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations
and philanthropies, and host-country governments.
1.
Project Background:
The
Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Program is a cross-ministry and multi-donor program
to reduce stunting in Zambia. The National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC)
implements SUN as part of the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) 1,000
Most Critical Days Program. SUN 2.0, the second phase of the program, has three
major components: (1) Pooled Multi-Donor SUN Fund, (2) SUN Technical Assistance
(SUN TA), and (3) SUN Learning and Evaluation. Working in parallel with the SUN
Fund, the USAID/Zambia SUN TA program will provide support and direct technical
assistance to sub-national government departments in target provinces and
districts to plan, implement, coordinate, and monitor integrated nutrition-sensitive
and nutrition-specific activities to reduce the rate of stunting among Zambian
children under two.
USAID
has identified two main objectives that address stunting, including (1)
Adequate Quantity and Quality of Dietary Intake among Target Groups; and (2)
Adequate Health Conditions for Biological Utilization of Nutrients. SUN TA
interventions will increase access and availability of safe, diverse,
nutritious food; adoption of better child feeding habits and household hygiene
practices; and access to improved health, water and sanitation services. The
project will prioritize sustainability by improving intra-household joint
decision making and building capacity of local government and their
stakeholders to ensure coordination, accountability, and learning, following
the Scaling Up Nutrition model.
2.
Location: Provincial Capitals (Kabwe, Ndola, Kasama, Mansa), Zambia
3.
Objective:
DAI
seeks four Monitoring, Learning and Communications Officers (one each in Kabwe,
Ndola, Mansa, and Kasama).
The
Monitoring, Learning and Communications Officer will lead monitoring, learning
and communications efforts for the assigned program office, and will liaise
closely with the Lusaka-based Monitoring and Learning Expert and Communications
Manager and other province counterparts to ensure sound activity monitoring,
incorporation of lessons learned, communications and support district and
sub-district activities to achieve results. The Monitoring, Learning and
Communications Officer is expected to support development of the project’s
internal and external communication strategy, and advance the uptake of
knowledge by the project’s audiences.
4.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Monitoring
& Leaning
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Support
the design of data collection systems to measure project performance and
impact, including undertaking visits to activity sites
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Support
management of the monitoring and evaluation system, including implementing the
PMEP, developing data collection methodology and tools, and leading complex
statistical analyses and M&E reporting
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Manage
program indicators and targets, and gather qualitative and quantitative data
related to those indicators and targets.
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Provide
training on tools and methodologies to staff and local partners as needed.
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Ensure
timely preparation of M&E related progress reports on a weekly, monthly,
and quarterly basis
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Provide
technical assistance and training on tools and methodology to staff and local
partners
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Provide
data analysis in support with periodic reporting, success stories and lessons
learned.
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Conduct
internal and grantee data quality assessments to test the validity and
reliability of data used to measure program impact
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Perform
other duties as assigned by the Provincial Manager for successful achievement
of SUN TA Monitoring and Learning objectives
Communications
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Under
the direction of the Lusaka-based Communication and Learning Manager, support
the development of the SUN TA communications and learning strategy
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Manage
program communications and reporting activities for the provincial office, including
preparation of reports, success stories, press releases, and other internal and
external program communications
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Support
the drafting of programmatic progress reports, including weeklies and
quarterlies, in accordance with USAID guidelines and the project branding and
marking requirements
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Support
in setting up and maintaining SUN TA’s knowledge management system in
conjunction with other Communications counterparts on the project
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Build
capacity of SUN TA partners, including hands-on support, to adequately meet the
branding and communication needs of the program
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As
needed, assist in developing specifications for procurement of program
publicity and communications service providers, materials, and equipment
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As
requested, participate in coordination meetings and represent the project at
various events
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Perform
other duties as assigned by the Provincial Manager for successful achievement
of SUN TA Communications objectives
5.
Reporting and Supervision:
The
Monitoring, Learning and Communications Officer directly reports to the
Provincial Manager and coordinates closely with the Lusaka-based Monitoring and
Learning Expert and Communications and Learning Manager, as well as
communications counterparts based in other provincial offices.
6.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s
Degree in a relevant discipline; Master’s degree preferred;
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5
years of progressive experience in program monitoring, capacity building in
M&E of host government, communications, and reporting on project progress;
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Previous
experience in knowledge management or as an MEL/CLA Officer, or equivalent for
a project of similar complexity is preferred;
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Proven
knowledge of different M&E tools, approaches, and methods;
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Demonstrated
experience developing content for communications products, including social
media, success stories, web content, and other meda;
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Demonstrated
successful use of data and research to inform program management and
implementation;
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Demonstrated
ability to inform programming based on third party evaluations;
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Strong
interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to adapt communication
styles to a range of audiences, including professional and community
stakeholders;
§ Fluency in written and spoken
English is required.
To apply please visit fs9.formsite.com.