AFRO-NETS> Vacancy: Director, Research and Evaluation Office - JHPIEGO Corp.

[Sue Brechin <sbrechin@jhpiego.org>]

Vacancy: Director, Research and Evaluation Office - JHPIEGO Corp.
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The JHPIEGO Corporation seeks applicants for the position of Direc-
tor, Research and Evaluation Office.

The Research and Evaluation Office Director serves as a key member of 
JHPIEGO's management team. S/he has primary responsibility for devel-
oping the strategies and methods by which JHPIEGO will monitor and 
evaluate its reproductive health awards. Working closely with the Re-
gional Program Operations Team Leaders, s/he plans implements, and 
provides the oversight for applied research, monitoring and evalua-
tion activities. The Director is also responsible for the day-to-day 
management and supervision of her/his office while ensuring that 
JHPIEGO consistently meets the goals established in its cooperative 
agreements and work plans. In addition, the Director assists the VP 
for Technical Operations, and the Leadership Team with JHPIEGO-wide 
strategies and plans, including coordination with programs with other 
reproductive health agencies and organizations.

The position is based in Baltimore, Maryland, with approximately 30% 
international travel.


Major Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees, manages and directs the operations of the R&E office, in-
cluding: selecting, training, supervising and mentoring the staff.

Assists the VP for Program Operations and Regional Program Operations 
Team Leaders  to develop, implement and evaluate country- and award-
specific M&E strategies.

Works closely with program/award directors to ensure that the re-
sources are in place to meet their reporting and evaluation needs.

Provides guidance to the VP for Technical Operations, Program Direc-
tors, the President and other corporate officers related to JHPIEGO's 
research and evaluation activities and interventions.

Oversees the planning, preparation and development of new projects 
and within her/his scope of work.

Represents JHPIEGO in various venues related to applied research and 
evaluation strategies, methodologies and interventions.

Oversees the conduct of evaluation research and applied research for 
JHPIEGO's programs and technical and training strategies/approaches/ 
technologies including:
- development and implementation of evaluation protocols;
- guidance and oversight to ongoing evaluation activities;
- timely data analysis, synthesis and dissemination of findings;
- identification and training of appropriate personnel as evaluation
  team members.

Participates in the development and evaluation of new interventions 
and learning models as well as evaluation methodologies and ap-
proaches.

Reports research and evaluation results and provide guidance to the 
organization on the programmatic implications and application of the 
findings.

Trains evaluation counterparts in the field how to use JHPIEGO 
evaluation materials and strategies as well as USAID results frame-
works.


The Research and Evaluation Office Director must have substantial 
background in international health research, evaluation and program 
management as well as general management experience along with a dem-
onstrated successful track record and significant knowledge of 
/experience in applied research and evaluation including the follow-
ing requirements:

Doctoral-level degree in public health (epidemiology, international 
health, health services, population, demography), related discipline 
or other relevant social science is required with specialization in 
family planning, population policy, maternal health, international 
health or epidemiology highly desirable, and 5 years' professional 
experience in a position which has provided a similar level or ex-
perience (significant experience in evaluation and/or applied re-
search in developing countries especially in program-related evalua-
tion). 

Clinical training (medicine, nursing, midwifery) is highly desirable. 
Experience in family planning, maternal and child health, or HIV/AIDS 
is also desirable. 

Experience working in a senior advisor or researcher capacity in a 
developing country or on developing country projects.

Ability to process and analyze data using one or more of the follow-
ing: SPSS, SAS, Epi-Info, Egret, Systat, and Dbase. 

The Director must have proven general management skills, demonstrat-
ing:
* successful management of other professionals, providing guidance 
  and support;
* the ability to manage several major activities simultaneously;
* effective communication skills;
* the ability to work within the organization to help build effective 
  management systems;
* strong leadership capability.

Superior English oral and written skills are imperative. Language 
fluency in at least one of the following (Spanish, Portuguese, 
French) with a preference for candidates with several languages.

Recent work experience with USAID or other international health donor 
organizations highly desired.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with senior health offi-
cials in developing countries to develop monitoring and evaluation 
strategies.

Ability to work as part of a team to develop and implement research 
and evaluation program activities.

Credentials to support a faculty appointment are preferred.

Additional information about the JHPIEGO Corporation can be obtained 
from our website:
http://www.jhpiego.jhu.edu

Pls. send a resume and a writing sample to
Human Resources Division
Tel: +1-410-614-0578
Fax: +1-410-614-9805
mailto:hr@jhpiego.org 

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JHPIEGO Corporation
A Johns Hopkins University Affiliate 
for International Education and Training in Reproductive Health
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


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