External title: MEL Officer

Internal title: Technical Officer II

Job Code: TECH31018

Job Family: Technical

Compensation Band: KK

Reports to: STRIDES MEL Technical Advisor

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in a long-lasting way by

advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, public health threats, education,

nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication,

and social marketing – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges.

FHI 360 serves all U.S. states and territories, including Liberia

Job Summary:

The Monitoring and Evaluation (MEL) Officer will be responsible for maintaining and implementing M&E processes

and practices for STRIDES activities in-country. The MEL Officer will be expected to train program staff to ensure

performance indicators and output, outcome and impact data are prepared and collected properly in targeted

geographic and sectoral areas.

The MEL Officer will support routine data collection, data quality assurance, analysis, visualization, reporting, and

data use activities to strengthen evidence-based decision-making, surveillance, outbreak preparedness, and program

performance.

Provides higher-level administrative support on core project operations (e.g., ensuring adherence with Activity data

collection tools and SOPs, collecting and collating narrative and indicator data for Activity reporting, assuring data

quality and conducting data audits per Activity policy). Provides technical support services to assigned projects under

supervision. Assists with project MEL implementation and training.

The MEL Officer will work closely with the MEL Advisor, Ministry of Health (MOH), the National Public Health

Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), county health teams, implementing partners, laboratories, and community-level

stakeholders to strengthen monitoring systems, improve data quality, and support timely reporting and use of health

security data.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support implementation and operationalization of the project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

framework, systems, tools, and reporting processes.

• Support collection, compilation, validation, cleaning, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of project data to

track progress against indicators, targets, and deliverables.

• Maintain routine monitoring systems and databases to ensure timely, complete, accurate, and high-quality

reporting.

• Support development, updating, and implementation of data collection tools, reporting templates, dashboards,

trackers, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Supports routine data quality assessments (DQAs), data verification, supportive supervision, and data audits

to improve data quality and accountability.

• Support analysis and visualization of surveillance, laboratory, preparedness, outbreak response, and program

performance data.

• Assist in documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, best practices, success stories, technical briefs,

and knowledge products.

• Support routine review meetings, data use sessions, learning forums, and performance monitoring activities

at national and subnational levels.

• Conduct routine site visits to supported counties, health facilities, laboratories, and community structures to

monitor implementation and strengthen reporting systems.

• Support preparation and submission of timely donor, organizational, and government reports.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, data protection standards, and ethical

data management practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the MEL Advisor or Project Leadership.
• Provides technical support in the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and

intervention for research projects.

• Works closely with assigned team to ensure MEL activities are implemented according to standard operating

procedures (SOP’s).

• Conducts searches of published literature on evolving issues in assigned technical areas.
• Monitors and maintains protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and reports.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from internal and external staff.
• Develops or writes technical briefs, reports, or other necessary materials to facilitate research, best practices,

policies, and procedures.

• Conducts analysis of project, implementation to identify areas for improvement and propose appropriate

technical strategy and guidelines.

• Ensures project implementation, adheres to company strategy, and remains technically sound.

Project Design Implementation:

• Implements established project design.
• Tracks project indicators and produces reports for others to act upon.
• Assists with implementing components of the technical portions of the project plan.
• Identifies and raises issues to senior technical staff.
• Conducts analysis of project implementation to identify areas for improvement and propose appropriate

technical strategy and guidelines

• Tracks project indicators and produces reports for others to act upon.
• Responds to technical requests and inquiries from internal and external staff. Business Development and

Client/Funder Support:

• Drafts the technical portions of proposals and project design, based on the design and direction set by technical

leadership

• Prepares documentation for final authorization and approval of the technical portions of proposals and project

design, based on the design and direction set by technical leadership

• Assists with developing the technical portions of proposals and project design
• Collects data for inclusion in proposals
• Assists with proposal research
• Assists with developing proposal strategies
• Participate in business development meetings with partners and clients.
• Participate in client / funder meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Knowledge of Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL), Strategic Information, public health surveillance,

and Global Health Security principles and practices.

• Familiarity with DHIS2, electronic reporting systems, digital health tools, and data management systems.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports.
• Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.
• Experience with data quality assurance, data verification, and data management best practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, government counterparts, implementing

partners, and community stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to data quality and confidentiality.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to project-supported counties and field locations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health,

Health Informatics, Information Systems, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field

required.

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, Strategic Information,

health information systems, or public health programming.

• Demonstrated experience supporting routine monitoring, reporting, data analysis, and data quality assurance

activities.

• Experience supporting donor-funded public health or development programs, preferably Global Health

Security, HIV/AIDS, RMNCH, surveillance, or health systems strengthening programs.

• Demonstrated experience conducting data verification, supportive supervision, assessments, and reporting

activities.

• Experience working with government institutions, NGOs, implementing partners, or international

development organizations preferred.

• Strong report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English required.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell

phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% – 25%

FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are

encouraged to apply online at Join our team – FHI 360. Please note that only pre-selected candidates will be

contacted.

Submit your application through the link provided below. The deadline for the submission of applications is June 5,

https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Monrovia-Liberia/Monitoring-and–

Evaluation–M-E–Officer_Requisition-2026200840.