Monitoring & Evaluation Manager. Deadline: 24th July 2021

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)  Kigali, Rwanda

MONITORING & EVALUATION MANAGER

University of Global Health Equity is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is building the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Title: Monitoring & Evaluation  Manager

Reports to: Vice Chancellor 

Location: Kigali with travels locally and regionally

Role Purpose:  This role will work across the organization to track major strategic initiative progress and provide necessary support to project leads while engaging the senior leadership regularly on appropriate progress updates and challenges. The role will also be responsible for measuring outcomes and success, building out monitoring, evaluation, and business analytic systems in a newly formed organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Project Management and Analytics

Act as or support executive sponsor(s) in multi-phase planning of identified programs/initiatives that support the high level strategy. Integrate organizational focus through measurement and consistent program reviews

Centrally monitor timelines, performance, and track major milestones against targets, validate working group proposals, and provide updates and escalate issues to Senior Leadership, as needed

Track progress of transformation and individual initiatives against milestones and targets using suitable metrics to identify areas of concern and ensure value capture is achieved at appropriate time and sustained into steady-state

Support transformation effort through prioritizing and coordinating areas for appropriate functional support (finance, HR, IT, communications) and ensuring on-time execution against agreed upon tasks

Coordinate the efforts of several cross-cutting working groups that might be formed to draft specific components of the plan

Communication and Relationship Building

Get significant program work done through cooperation with other groups across UGHE who have, in many cases, no direct reporting relationship to the position

Meet regularly with initiative project leads and department heads to understand initiative progress, anticipate potential roadblocks to value capture, and actively resolve challenges by serving as a thought partner to make decisions on day-to-day execution and raising relevant issues to the Senior Leadership Team for further action

Keep leadership apprised of all program elements including operations, deadlines, revisions, and financial status (as needed).

Communicate and cascade information to employees in a timely manner and actively participate in the success of cross-organizational programs and initiatives

Manage Staff

Oversee day to day responsibilities of Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator. Set clear goals and objectives for the team and use metrics to measure performance and hold team accountable

Motivate and encourage team; lead through change and adversity. Make decisions as needed and build consensus as appropriate

Monitor the welfare, morale and professional/career trajectory of the project team in order to ensure a healthy and supportive work environment

Provide coaching to improve performance and hold regular development discussions with direct reports. Recognize staff for their contributions

Issue Identification

Engage in root cause analysis, often without prompting from the Senior Leadership Team or others, on issues and opportunities that could impact UGHE’s executive agenda

Confirm hypotheses through tactful and discrete engagement with the relevant parties

Develop alternative approaches to addressing the problem or opportunity

Succinctly update the Vice Chancellor on the issues, supported with facts and recommendations

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

4+ years of managerial experience required, preferably in a health care, medical education, or international setting

Formal project management training or certification, such as Project Management Professional certification, highly desired

A passion for excellence, and a unique ability to build strong relationships

Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, good judgement and project management skills

First class time management and organizational skills, with a strong ability to prioritize

Master’s degree in either public or global health and/or master’s degree in Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Business Administration, or any other related field.

Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries

Commitment to social justice and health care equity

CORE COMPETENCIES

AGILITY: Flexible, results-oriented, and able to work in a project-driven environment with demonstrated ability to monitor and evaluate specific programs and projects.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Multi-tasking, project management and decision-making skills

INFLUENCE: Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to engage key stakeholders

LEADERSHIP: Demonstrated ability to lead and provide direction to all the project staff

COMMUNICATION: Demonstrated ability to communicate to all stakeholders within and outside the outside the organization putting into consideration the cultural dimensions of all the stakeholders.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for equity and social justice.

BENEFITS

Competitive salary based on experience

Great working environment that allows one to reach their greatest potential.

Prospective career growth opportunities.

UGHE is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link: https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2Fomc0ffwx

The deadline: 24th July 2021