Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs
Job Description
Monitoring and Evaluation Officers (3)
Breakthrough ACTION is a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the United States
Agency for International Development (USAID) to lead its social and behavior change
programming around the world. Led by the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs
(CCP), Breakthrough ACTION partners include Save the Children, ideas42, Think Place,
Camber Collective, the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW), and Viamo.
Breakthrough ACTION has received USAID funding to implement activities under the
Strengthening Social Behavior Change in Liberia project. The vision of the project is to deliver
effective quality social and behavior change (SBC) activities in Liberia that will result in
improved demand, access, and use of health services for malaria; maternal, neonatal, and child
health (MNCH); family planning/ reproductive health (FP/RH); adolescent health; and water,
sanitation, hygiene (WASH) and engage communities in behaviors to prevent zoonotic and nonzoonotic infections in line with the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA).
Essential duties and responsibilities:
The M&E Officer will, under the oversight and guidance of the M&E Advisor and Senior M&E
Officer, support in-country program monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MEL), per
CCP policies, with activities along the continuum of research from conception and design to
results interpretation, reporting and dissemination.
The M&E Officer will report to the M&E Advisor and or Senior M&E Officer.
Specific duties & responsibilities:
I. Theory, Frameworks & Models
− Demonstrates knowledge of public health, communication and/or social psychological
theories.
II. Research & Evaluation
Research Design
− Supports JHU and local Liberia IRB protocol development and approval process
− Assists with design of formative and evaluative research as well as program monitoring
and evaluation plans
− Maintain file of IRB approvals
Tools Development
− Supports development of R&E quantitative and qualitative data collection tools
− Supports development of mobile and electronic data collection tools w/Support
Field Work
− Support Sr. M&E staff with development of drafts of RFP for MEL data collection and
reviews competitive proposals
− Support development and implementation of field training
− Support MEL data collection and quality assurance in the field per approved IRB
protocol
− Applies basic sampling principles to draw a sample at the field level for surveys
− Undertakes daily review meetings in the field with enumerators during data collection.
− Problem solving in the field
Dissemination
− Contributes to the development of MEL reports and manuscripts (includes scientific
writing) presentations, posters, blogs and other products, using writing that is accurate,
clear with logical flow, and appropriate for different audiences
− Develops data visualization resources including from virtual dashboards for reports and
other products
− Helps prepare presentations of MEL findings and/or presents findings at external and
internal meetings and conferences, and with local and community stakeholders
III. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
MEL Design and Data Analysis
− Conducts literature reviews to support MEL designs, IRB protocols w/direction
− Assists with identification of key indicators and development Performance Monitoring
Plans (PMPs) for the Breakthrough ACTION project.
− Manages a data monitoring system in real time (SMS monitoring, online monitoring etc.)
− Manages dashboards and provides data visualizations
− Assists with monitoring of project activities and tracks/reports on progress against
indicators
− Supports compilation and analysis of monitoring data to provide program feedback
IV. Statistics and Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
− Assists with R&E data cleaning and data preparation for analysis
− Contribute to quantitative analysis using statistical software (STATA, SPSS, R, SAS) and
interpretation w/Direction
Qualitative Analysis
− Assists with R&E data preparation and codebook development for analysis
− Contribute to qualitative analysis using software (Atlas.ti. Nvivo, Dedoose and others)
and interpretation w/Direction
VII. Collaboration and Communication
− Involves and fully informs team members and supervisors on progress of tasks in a timely
way.
− Works directly with and supports program staff at HQ and in the field as needed
Minimum qualifications (mandatory): Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, etc.) in communication,
public health, or related behavioural and/or social sciences with at least 3 years of relevant
experience.
Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree (MA, MPH, etc.) in communication, public health, or
related behavioural science with 3-5 years professional experience in monitoring, evaluation and
research of USAID funded public health programs.
Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:
− Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.
− Familiarity with mobile data collection applications like COMM CARE, ODK is a plus
− Willingness to learn and develop new skills; self-driven with a high sense of quality and
ability to meet tight deadlines.
− Strong data analysis skills for both qualitative and quantitative data, familiarity with
STATA or SPSS.
− Familiarity with DHIS-2 systems.
− Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other related
software.
− Fluent in English, both written and spoken, excellent written and oral communication
skills.
To Apply
Interested applicants should send their CV, cover letter and three references (including current
supervisor)Click the apply button below to apply through the system
All applications must be received no later than October 6, 2020 for consideration.