Chargé (e) du Suivi et évaluation (S&E) / M&E Officer

Job Posting Organization:
Family Health International (FHI360) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives in sustainable ways through integrated solutions. Established to address various global challenges, FHI 360 operates in over 60 countries worldwide, including all states and territories of the United States. The organization focuses on health, education, nutrition, environment, economy, and development, leveraging a unique combination of capabilities to tackle development challenges effectively.

Job Overview:
The Chargé (e) de Suivi et Evaluation (S&E) is responsible for providing technical assistance to project implementation structures in Togo to ensure optimal operationalization of their monitoring and evaluation plans. This role includes providing technical support to public and associative health training facilities regarding the collection and management of programmatic data. The officer will work under the supervision of the Senior M&E Advisor for the EpiC project in Togo, contributing to the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans, defining targets, and maintaining a functional system for partners to submit structured and timely reports. The position also involves data management, quality assurance, performance analysis, and capacity building.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planning and Monitoring Systems: Contribute to the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans, define targets, and maintain a functional system for partners to submit regular, structured, complete reports on time. Provide technical support to partners for the operationalization of their monitoring and evaluation plans and the harmonized use of data collection and reporting tools.
• Data Management and Digital Systems: Assist data managers, monitoring and evaluation assistants, and health training teams in the collection, management, analysis, and transmission of routine data. Support the Ministry of Health and health authorities in the operationalization and use of e-Tracker within health facilities supported by FHI 360 in Togo. Ensure timely updates, completeness, and availability of data in DHIS2, Infolink, and other databases used by FHI 360 in Togo.
• Quality Assurance and Data Verification: Conduct periodic checks and quarterly data verification and audit visits to partners and sites under supervision to ensure data validity and internal consistency, and assist in correcting anomalies. Collaborate with programmatic and financial teams to verify the achievement of contractual milestones at supervised sites based on results obtained and required supporting documents.
• Performance Analysis and Reporting: Contribute to the preparation and submission of progress reports, including weekly, quarterly, and annual reports, according to approved formats and deadlines applicable to FHI 360 in Togo and its donors. Facilitate the interpretation and use of data to guide planning, decision-making, and service improvement. Contribute to quarterly performance reviews, analyze discrepancies between expected and actual results, identify implementation challenges, and propose corrective measures. Identify partners with exemplary performance to promote best practice sharing and those needing enhanced support, and follow up on agreed improvement actions.
• Capacity Building and Technical Support: Contribute to the preparation and facilitation of workshops, on-site training, and practical support sessions in monitoring and evaluation, quality assurance, analysis, report production, and data use. Provide ongoing support to implementation structures to strengthen their skills and resolve challenges related to the application of monitoring and evaluation plans. Execute any other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor to support the management, supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of FHI 360 programs in Togo.

Required Qualifications:
A graduate degree in public health, demography, sociology, epidemiology, biostatistics, psychology, or a related field is required. A minimum of 3 years of experience in implementing HIV programs, including monitoring and evaluation, is essential. Proven experience in setting HIV/AIDS objectives and related reporting is necessary. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and presentation abilities are required. Experience in synthesizing information and producing related reports is essential. Experience in developing health project indicators is necessary. Familiarity with various software, including at least Microsoft (Excel, Word), monitoring and evaluation/statistical software, and experience using e-tracker or DHIS2 is preferred. Proven experience and familiarity with data analysis and developing monitoring and evaluation systems in developing countries is required. Strong language skills in French and English are essential.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a graduate degree in public health, demography, sociology, epidemiology, biostatistics, psychology, or a related discipline. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of health programs and the methodologies used in monitoring and evaluation.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the implementation of HIV programs, particularly in monitoring and evaluation. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record of working with health data and experience in the field of public health, particularly in relation to HIV/AIDS.

Languages:
Proficiency in French is mandatory, while English language skills are also required. Candidates with additional language skills may have an advantage, particularly in a multicultural work environment.

Additional Notes:
The position is a national contract with a fixed duration (CDD). The expected hiring salary range for this role is XOF 7,833,333 - 10,000,000 for annual basic salary. FHI 360 considers various factors when determining an offer amount, including relevant years of experience and education, internal equity, market pay, and budget. The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and safeguarding against abuse, exploitation, and harassment in its work environments and programs.