Strategic Information Coordinator (GNCBP)

Working under the direct supervision of the Strategic Information Specialist (GNCBP), the Strategic Information Coordinator (GNCBP) is responsible for providing a range of technical and administrative support relating to the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities of the Global Nurse Capacity Building Program (GNCBP) including mixed-methods program evaluation, and enhanced program monitoring and evaluation.

This position is grant funded.

Note: This is a one (1) year position.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Mid-term evaluation:

• Contribute to the development and design of quantitative and qualitative protocols, data collection tools, training materials, and standard operating procedures
• Participate in data collection activities, including compiling and reviewing program documents, supporting key informant and focus group activities, and conducting data abstraction
• Support the transcription, coding, analysis and management of qualitative and quantitative data
• Draft reports, and scientific abstracts and manuscripts summarizing evaluation results
• Support the coordination of midterm activities by liaising with country and program teams and consultants in planning and logistics

Routine program monitoring:

• Support implementation of annual organizational capacity assessments for supported schools and professional associations
• Support ICAP-Lesotho and ICAP-Ethiopia country teams on the development, implementation and monitoring of school-level databases to track student enrollment and retention as well as student training/learning data
• Support routine monitoring and evaluation activities as requested
• Performs other related duties as directed

EDUCATION:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in public health, anthropology, sociology, community psychology, education, social work or related field emphasizing qualitative research methods training

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in areas primarily focused on qualitative research such as conducting focus groups and key informant interviews, document reviews, coding and analyzing qualitative data
• Strong data management and analysis skills and knowledge/experience in establishing database systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, & Access) required
• Demonstrated experience performing a variety of specialized tasks related to managing data, reporting, technical and administrative services in support of program activities
• Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of qualitative data management (i.e. Atlas.ti or NVivo) and analysis methods preferred
• Demonstrated experience with or knowledge of human resources for health or health systems strengthening
• Demonstrated experience conducting studies and/or reviews in sub-Saharan Africa or other resource limited settings where there are resource limitations and cultural differences to contend with
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation activities such as setting up and/or supporting field data collection and management systems and conducting both qualitative and quantitative data analysis

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires frequent travel (four (4) to five (5) trips) to ICAP country programs throughout sub-Saharan Africa with each trip lasting between five (5) and fifteen (15) days

How to apply:

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