Deloitte is seeking qualified candidates for the open position of Monitoring and Evaluation and Strategic Information Advisor in support of the USAID Health Reform Support project. This position is based in Kyiv.

Level of Effort: full-time 

Project Description

The purpose of the USAID Health Reform Support project (HRS) is to support a transparent, accountable, and effective health care system that is capable of meeting the health needs of the Ukrainian people. Advancing health sector reforms, enhancing transparency, and tackling corruption will reduce out-of-pocket payments and improve access and availability of high quality, evidence-based health care services for Ukrainians. Elimination of corruption is a cross-cutting theme across all objectives to be achieved by this activity, which include:

1. Improve health sector governance.
2. Support the transformation of the healthcare financing model.
3. Strengthen the health workforce.
4. Enhance transparency, accountability, and responsiveness of the health care system.
5. Improve service delivery system at all levels.

Position Summary

The Monitoring & Evaluation and Strategic Information Advisor will ensure that the project M&E system is developed and managed to effectively capture and report on all project deliverables. She/he will lead project data collection, analysis and reporting of progress against performance management plan indicators. The Monitoring & Evaluation and Strategic Information Advisor will work directly with each project component and with the M&E advisors from the Washington, DC office to ensure that the project is adequately evaluating its progress and communicating its findings to USAID.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• •  Fulfilling all internal project M&E requirements, including the preparation of data for project reporting and coordinating the reporting process;
• •  Coordinating the monitoring, evaluation, and learning components of all project activities including project work planning, performance and context indicator development, outline data collection and analysis methods, MEL plan development and tracking, learning, reports, and other deliverables;
• •  Coordinating planning and implementation of program evaluation activities and data collection, illustrating project activities progress and impact;
• •  Developing and managing the project’s performance-based management system to effectively capture and report on all project deliverables;
• •  Developing, updating and monitoring progress of the MEL plan;
• •  Identifying technical assistance needs of project counterparts and training resources as appropriate;
• •  Conducting targeted data collection and analysis efforts to assess effectiveness of project programs;
• •  Preparing responses for M&E-related requests from USAID;
• •  Presenting to USAID on indicators, M&E and project data as needed;
• •  Delivering M&E training and technical assistance to project counterparts to ensure the quality of their reporting;
• •  Contributing significantly to quarterly, annual and final report deliverables;
• •  Planning and performing data quality assurance activities;
• •  Ensuring M&E activities are conducted within the scope of the project;
• •  Coordinating the project outcome assessment activity and final reporting in collaboration with home office staff; and
• •  Performing other functions as directed by the Deputy Chief of Party.

Requirements/Qualifications

• •  Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Evaluation Research, Statistics, or a related field);
• •  Professional training in M&E is highly preferred;
• •  Minimum of five years’ relevant experience in M&E; experience working on USAID- or other donor-funded projects highly preferred;
• •  Proven experience in data collection, statistical analysis skills, using quantitative and qualitative research methods, and dissemination of results required;
• •  Proficiency in computer skills and use of relevant software with proficiency in Excel and other data management systems and tools;
• •  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Ukrainian;
• •  Fluency in Ukrainian; and
• •  Advanced working proficiency in English.

Reporting Requirements

The Monitoring & Evaluation and Strategic Information Advisor will report to the Deputy Chief of Party/Programs.

Deloitte welcomes and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. As such, our commitment is to promote equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Deloitte makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, etc.

Qualified candidates are expected to send their CVs, cover letters, and list of two professional references [email protected] no later than August 31, 2023. Please indicate the following in the subject field of the email: “ Monitoring and Evaluation and Strategic Information Advisor “. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.