Adviser – Health Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) - Partnership for Human Development (PHD)

 

 

Adviser – Health Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

• Help bring to life new health sector support strategy for Timor-Leste
• Long-Term Adviser with flexible work arrangements available
• 2 years contract, expect to commence in November 2021
• Based in Dili, Timor-Leste

 

The Program

The Australia Timor-Leste Partnership for Human Development (PHD) supports the Government of Timor-Leste’s Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 and reflects Australia’s commitment to work in partnership with Timor-Leste to invest in improved wellbeing for Timor-Leste’s people. PHD aims to deliver lasting impact on the program goal: ‘People in Timor-Leste are healthier, better-educated and better able to contribute to Timor-Leste’s development.’ Through PHD, Australia supports the Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) to deliver higher quality and inclusive services in primary healthcare, basic education and social protection.

Abt Associates Australia is the implementation partner for PHD, contracted since May 2016 until May 2026.

 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a long-term Adviser - Health Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) to join our Health team and contribute to the Timor-Leste Ministry of Health’s (MoH) development and implementation of the revised Health strategy. This newly created role will bring highly technical M&E expertise and prioritise the development of the M&E Strategic Plan for the health sector for 2022 to 2030. This will also include preparing the roadmap, tools, and facilitation for implementation of the Strategic Plan at national and sub-national levels.

In addition, the Adviser will utilise strong stakeholder management and Advisory skills to work with the relevant MoH team to support other M&E activities identified. h.

The Adviser will join the PHD Health team which is expanding rapidly in order to respond to the Health redesign implementation; and in addition, work with and benefit from the support of the PHD MEL team. With options for flexible work arrangements, the Adviser will be based in Dili, Timor-Leste working predominantly from the MoH office with periodic travel to the municipalities, making this a rewarding post for someone wanting to focus their passion for development and MEL for sustainable impact a grass roots level.

 

About You

We are seeking an individual who will bring:

• Significant program experience strengthening public sector monitoring and evaluation for Government with specific experience in health monitoring and evaluation highly desirable
• Substantial technical expertise in designing, managing and implementing results-based M&E activities, processes and systems, and capacity building approaches relevant to the health sector
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation of health program activities; with technical expertise in designing and field testing a diverse array of data collection instruments, processes and systems
• Excellent data analytical skills and interpretation, and sound quantitative skills
• Timor-Leste or Asia Pacific experience is desirable but not critical

 

Further Information & How to Apply

Full details for the position are available in the Information for Applicants document on the Abt Associates Carer Page, including the Terms of Reference. 

Please submit your application online via the Careers Page of the Abt Associates website https://bit.ly/3vLrQVb including your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role. 

For further information please email the PHD People & Culture team via people.culture@phd.tl. Please insert the job title in the email subject heading.

We welcome and thank all applicants however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

Closing Date: Friday 5 November 2021 (11 pm Dili Time)

 

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. Abt Associates values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, gender and racial equity and disability inclusion.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. Abt Associates is deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse, or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity. 

 

About Abt Associates

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries.  For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtassociates.com

 

 

People & Culture | Partnership for Human Development

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