Advisor I, Monitoring
Based in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
15-50% international travel
Work From Almost Anywhere Status = 70% in office and 30% remote
Reports to Head, Monitoring

Who we are
PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to achieve consumer-powered healthcare — people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.

Join us!
The MOMENTUM Private Healthcare Delivery (MPHD) Project is a USAID-funded Cooperative Agreement implemented by PSI (Prime) and its consortium members. It is designed to improve maternal, newborn, child, and reproductive health outcomes, globally. MPHD is part of the wider MOMENTUM suite that encompasses a diverse portfolio of health areas, global initiatives, and country-based programs.

PSI is looking for a Monitoring Advisor to support the monitoring functions of the MOMENTUM Private Healthcare Delivery (MPHD) in Franco-phone Africa. The candidate will support the implementation of monitoring activities to strengthen the generation and use of high-quality routine data to drive performance in line with PSI and global best practices. The position will also contribute to M&E capacity building of network member staff on monitoring functions such as data quality, data use, and M&E systems development.

Your contributions

• Monitoring:
  • Support the implementation of the MPHD’s data transformation agenda, with particular focus on strengthening the timely use of real-time, high-quality data and deeper analysis of data to better inform implementation and performance management decision making by the MPHD Core-team and network member country teams.
    Reviewing and supporting the country teams to develop and oversee implementation of fit-for-purpose monitoring plans to ensure effective implementation of monitoring activities and collection of high-quality data.
    Provide support to country teams to ensure data quality and consumer data protection standards are followed.
    Provide remote and in-country monitoring assistance to build capacity of network members to effectively manage, quality assure and use routine data.
    Work with country teams to conduct M&E assessments & develop improvement plans to strengthen M&E systems at country level. 50% of Time
• Program Management:
  • Support country teams to develop, review, and document M&E plans
  • Support M&E activity budgeting, monitoring of project timelines, and reporting of MPHD projects progress. 15% of Time
• Thought Leadership/Knowledge Management:
  • Support the implementation of information systems to provide relevant, timely and high-quality routine monitoring data for country teams and programs.
  • Support the thought leadership agenda by using data systems to provide data visualizations for use in internal and external briefs, webinars, and reports.
  • Support the development of knowledge products for internal and external dissemination. 15% of Time
• Representation:
  • Represent the monitoring function for the MPHD projects internally within the PSI network.
  • Present monitoring results to donors and other external audiences. Facilitates webinars internally, may present externally. 10% of Time
• Fundraising:
  • Contribute to new business development by drafting M&E plans for proposals.
  • Provide guidance on budgeting to ensure adequate resourcing for monitoring activities. 10% of Time

Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change. This is also not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

What are we looking for?

• Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field (e.g., MPH, MSc).
• At least 3 years of related work experience. Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted.
• Experience implementing M&E plans, including routine data collection, data quality assurance, and promoting data use for decision-making (preferably for public health interventions).
• Experience using management information systems (e.g. DHIS2) and data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI)
• Ability to provide monitoring assistance to PSI network.
• Ability to solve problems with creativity and analyze complex issues using in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Ability to operate with limited supervision and latitude for independent judgement to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external colleagues. Able to work as a member of a team and independently.
• Ability to lead development of the M&E approach for proposals and identify potential new business opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to interpret data and explain findings to non-technical audiences
• Fluency in French.
• Proficiency in English preferred.
• Cultural humility and respect.

References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. For domestic positions: Must be authorized to work in Cote d’Ivore. N.B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.

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