PATH seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director for the upcoming five-year USAID-funded “Lowlands Health Activity” in Ethiopia. The Lowlands Health Activity will improve health and nutrition outcomes in the pastoral areas by increasing access to, and the quality and utilization of health services through 1) enhancing PHC facility governance and functionality; 2) Improving access to and quality of services through client-centered and contextualized service delivery models; and 3) increasing adoption of healthy behaviors, including utilization of health services.

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

The MEL Director will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and reporting again the project’s MEL plan, including appropriate performance indicators in line with USAID guidance. MEL Director will report directly to the Chief of Party (COP) and will take a leadership role in ensuring quality monitoring and evaluation of project activities. They will be responsible for contributing to the development and strengthening of the project’s implementation strategies based on the effective use of data, and for coordinating the project’s reporting function in line with deliverable and other requirements.

*Please note this position is contingent upon award to PATH and approval from USAID. Ethiopian nationals are encouraged to apply.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide overall technical guidance on the implementation of the project data collection and monitoring and evaluation system.
• Implement and monitor the performance monitoring plan covering activities to compile, analyze and present data for reporting of program progress and impact.
• Maintain and update the M&E system on an ongoing basis and generate needed reports to meet donor and other stakeholder requirements.
• Using DHIS2/HMIS data produce monthly, quarterly and other reports to inform progress toward end of project targets and adherence to donor support data requirements.
• Oversee data collection and monitoring activities at the target regions of the project.
• Provide technical assistance to MOH for monitoring and improvement of program activities.
• As a member of the in-country project management team, participate in discussions for design and implementation of project activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as MOH, implementing partners, academic institutions, and donors in the area of monitoring and evaluation.