Director Training & Capacity Development at Trust AIC Foundation (TAF)

Job Description

Essential Functions
• Provide direct support and technical assistance for the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation system/framework including the AMELP and CLA Plan. Lead the development and implementation of program evaluations, assessments, learning agenda and research activities.
• Support the project team to develop and use harmonized data capture tools and data analysis plans for reportable indicators at all levels, ensuring timeliness, quality, and completeness of data.
• Ensure alignment of project indicators against home office data management and use initiatives.
• Oversee development and Implementation of mobile monitoring tools and real-time data collection systems.
• Mentor and support the project team in the regular use of data at all levels to target and/or adapt programming.
• Ensure data quality by conducting and participating in data quality assessments (DQAs) on all project indicators.
• Supervise the MEL team and provide technical support, training and mentoring to MEL officers and technical staff as needed.
• Compile and visualize project data to facilitate regular data review/CLA meetings.
• Lead project evaluation and learning activities to facilitate adaptive management.
• Support project staff in collection and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned from the project and prepare technical reports based on results to assist project in knowledge sharing.
• Research, compile, write, and submit information, including results and their analysis, for project reports, including the quarterly and annual reports, and respond to requests for data from USAID and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the continuous monitoring of program progress in close collaboration with MOH, USAID, and other implementing partners.
• Work closely with government officials, and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in national/international working groups and other fora as requested.

Requirements
• Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or social sciences.
• At least seven years of experience in managing and/or leading MEL activities for largescale health service delivery or HSS programs in Sub-Saharan Africa, with at least three of those years working in Uganda as a senior advisor or staff member.
• Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing MEL systems that track performance as per the objectives of UHA.
• Knowledge of and experience with key MNCH, FP/RH, nutrition, WASH, and/or HIV/AIDS indicators and GoU and USG data collection systems (e.g. DHIS2, DATIM).
• Demonstrated ability to translate project objectives and vision into an evidence-based theory of change.
• Strong analytical skills to successfully use data and evidence to guide program adaptations.
• Excellent ability to articulate oral and written technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.