AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Position: Director of Strategic Information & Innovation
USAID/TANZANIA DATA FOR DEVELOPMENT Project is four-year activity being
implemented by ME&A and NORC at the University of Chicago, to
provide services that strengthen the production and analysis of high
quality data and enable USAID, its implementing and local partners to
make timely and evidence based programmatic decisions to improve
development outcomes in Tanzania. The activity consists of three
components: 1) Improved Evaluation, Assessment and Research Services; 2)
Strengthened Performance Monitoring and Reporting; and 3) Building of
Internal and External Capacity.
SUMMARY
ME&A is seeking to recruit Director of Strategic Information,
Strategy and Innovation under project of USAID/Tanzania Data for
Development who will lead the Strengthened Performance Monitoring and
Reporting activities. The position holder manages the Data Quality
Assessment (DQA) activities as the primary function. The Director of
Strategic Information, Strategy and Innovation reports to Chief of
Party. The Director will also supervise the IT/IPRS Specialist and GIS
Specialist. It is anticipated that Data for Development will conduct up
to 50 DQAs for USAID (including PEPFAR and non-PEPFAR indicators
annually through 2021.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Strategic Information, Strategy and Innovation will be
responsible for developing the strategy to conduct multiple DQAs
throughout the year. The Director will provide training, mentoring and
coaching to the Component 2 staff and to others in Data for Development.
The Director will contribute technical assistance, support, and
direction for the Data for Development DQA team throughout the year.
Specific tasks include:
Developing strategic approach to conducting DQAs throughout the year and
ensuring that all deliverables are timely and of high-quality;
preparing DQA schedules, protocol, reports and recommendation tracker
Compiling portfolio review, PPR/APR data base system; supervising the
IPRS database maintenance and upgrades to the system – Contributing to
the performance management plan and update quarterly
Insuring that at least 15-20 IPs’ project/activity MEL plans are
reviewed and adhere to high quality MEL standards on an annual basis –
Updating the PMP and MEL plans with baseline data, targets and actual
for the mission and all implementing partners
Creating new data platform for efficient collection and verification of
data – Developing curriculum and training for orientation and training
of DQA data collectors (both internal staff and consultants)
Contributing to DQA survey materials and instruments and pilot testing
these instruments – Overseeing DQA coordination with USAID CORs/AORs and
IPs
Conducting site visits and data analysis – Managing and overseeing the relevant subcontracting agreements for Component 2
Contributing to the development of Data for Development’s GIS offering
of services and products; working to deliver high-quality products to
USAID; and provide customized trainings
Supervising the IPRS system updates and the Data for Development
requirements for annual and monthly updating – Developing and delivering
in-briefings and de-briefings to IP staff and/or USAID CORs/AORs –
Conducting key informant interviews with IP staff as necessary
Providing quality assurance to DQA reports based on findings and
conclusions – Managing Component 2 capacity building activities,
including working with IPs, as appropriate, to strengthen their internal
capacity to conduct data monitoring exercises and address any issues
identified during the DQA process
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Contributing to capacity building activities targeted to specific stakeholders, including USAID staff, IPs, and Government of Tanzania and local institutions – Assist in liaison to GOT Ministries that work with Data for Development, including but not limited to PO-RALG, Ministry of Health and social welfare agencies
Participating in GOT task forces for development of DQA processes and indicators such as the GOT’s initiative to develop DQAs for the health supply chain
Working with Capacity Building Manager to develop internal training for Component 2 staff
Developing and supervising the relevant components/sessions of Annual Learning Summit and other training venues
Meeting targets for capacity building activities related to Component 2
The Director of Strategic Information, Strategy and Innovation will be based in Dar es Salaam at the Data for Development Offices. He will work closely with and report directly to the Chief of Party under Component 2 of the Data for Development Task Order.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree or higher in a social science field.
10+ years working in monitoring, evaluation and learning environments.
Ability to manage teams of professional staff often working remotely
6+ years in conducting Data Quality Assessments with USAID
Excellent written and verbal ability in English and Kiswahili
Experience writing reports for USAID or other donors (writing samples may be requested)
History of effectively working and collaborating in multi-cultural and gender balanced teams
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Candidate’s interest will be submitted online at https://meandahq.isolvedhire.com/ with a copy of resume and a cover letter indicating the job title.
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