Jobs at FHI 360 in Uganda- Director of Evaluation

Job Title:Director of Evaluation
Location: Uganda
Req ID: 2610
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Description


FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Director of Evaluation in Kampala, Uganda.

Position Description:

The Director of Evaluation will oversee all technical and administrative aspects of the contract. The Director will be the primary liaison with the USAID Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and will represent the project with external donors, partners, Government of Uganda counterparts and other stakeholders. The Director will be responsible for building and maintaining effective working relationships with key counterparts, USAID Mission personnel, and MOES personnel, in order to effectively coordinate the implementation of the evaluations. Provide overall management and technical leadership to the project team. Serve as the primary point of contact with USAID with regard to implementation and management matters relating to the contract. Work with FHI 360 home office and country office teams to finalize the design of the evaluation study and develop protocols. Lead the Evaluation Team to successfully perform the contract’s tasks, assuring the allocation of necessary resources to deliver results in a timely manner. Ensure that all deliverables meet the quality and ethical standards of FHI 360. Delegate management responsibilities for technical activities to the Senior Evaluators as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. preferred with ten or more years of monitoring and evaluation experience in development assistance. Demonstrated experience overseeing evaluation projects and leading evaluation teams. Experience using diverse quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods and also in “mixed-method” M&E practices as appropriate. Knowledge of the development field, supporting an understanding of trends in M&E, program design, characteristics of effective programs, leading organizations and initiatives, etc. Demonstrated leadership in working and collaborating with other technical advisors, experts, and host country staff from the private, public, NGO, and commercial sectors. Demonstrated capacity to oversee development of work plans, monitoring and evaluation, and report preparation. Experience working with USAID M&E tools and methods (planning and reporting systems, operations, programming, and structure) required. Demonstrated competency in cross-cultural settings, teamwork, and computer skills; i.e. Word, Excel, or equivalent database system, and Windows. Experience in and familiarity with the Ugandan context preferred. Excellent presentation skills Fluency in written and oral English is required.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.


Deadline:24th April 2012