IBIF M&E Analyst at mothers2mothers

Job Description

Overall Purpose of the Job

South Africa is at the cusp of launching its first Social Impact Bond for Early Childhood Development and mothers2mothers is at the forefront of this effort. The Impact Bond Innovation Fund (IBIF) is a unique outcomes based financing mechanism for Early Childhood Development in (ECD) in South Africa. m2m is partnering with D. Capital Partners (D. Capital) to provide the intermediary services required to finalize the development of the IBIF, and to provide Technical Assistance to Implementing Partners on implementing and managing programme performance of the IBIF once it is launched.
 
The purpose of this position is to provide technical leadership and expertise, as well as Quality Assurance on all aspects of the design and implementation of the IBIF M&E System. This includes but is not limited to M&E system design and implementation related to data collection and reporting, as well as overseeing and managing M&E human resources.  This position reports to the m2m M&E Specialist and is based at m2m Head Office in Cape Town.  An m2m IBIF M&E Coordinator reports to this position.
 
Description of Tasks / Key Performance  Areas

• Provide Technical leadership on the design of the IBIF routine M&E System.
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders in developing and documenting the IBIF routine M&E system inclusive of, but not limited to a results framework, indicator list (including operational definitions), a Data Flow Diagram, reporting schedule and reporting templates, routine M&E Tools, a Data Management System, as well as Data Quality Audit tools and processes.
• Provide TA and support to IBIF Implementation Partners in documenting and designing organizational M&E Systems in support of IBIF.
• Provide Technical Assistance (TA) to IBIF Implementation Partners in managing the roll-out and ongoing implementation of the IBIF routine M&E System.
• Provide Quality Assurance on all IBIF M&E processes and outputs.
• Design, manage and implement M&E special projects to improve data collection, data quality, data management, and data use on the IBIF Project.
• In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, provide TA on the training of frontline health workers and other staff in the administration and use of IBIF routine M&E tools and systems.
• Oversee and support the development of IBIF M&E training materials (e.g. manuals, PowerPoint slides, Job Aids, etc.).
• Oversee and support Implementation Partner training in administering all components of the routine M&E system.
• Oversee and support ongoing supportive supervision to frontline health workers and other staff in the use of routine M&E tools.
• Ensure that high quality data are consistently generated across all components of IBIF programme implementation.
• Lead the design of Data Quality Audit systems and protocols, including Data Quality Assessment tools and procedures.
• Develop STATA syntax for automated routine auditing of IBIF data off the back-end of Digital Health Applications.
• Lead and oversee the training of local users in the administration of the routine Data Quality Audit system.
• Perform field visits to ensure the quality of data.
• Lead and support monthly data quality reviews and provide systematic feedback to all stakeholders to ensure that standards of the highest data quality are maintained.
• Initiate, manage and implement data quality improvement interventions in collaboration with IBIF Implementation Partners.
• Oversee and support data quality improvement interventions initiated by IBIF Implementation Partners.
• Support and provide TA on managing the execution of all recommendations for improved data quality.
• Provide Technical Leadership on the development of routine and ad-hoc reporting:
• Design, implement and oversee tailor-made digital reporting systems for multiple stakeholders using a DHIS2 platform.
• Develop STATA syntax for automated routine programme performance reports – in consultation with IBIF Programme Managers.
• Provide TA to IBIF Implementing Partners, and oversee routine (and ad hoc as required) requests for M&E data.
• Conduct data analysis and compile reports, for multiple project stakeholders.
• Provide TA to IBIF Implementation Partners as they process data and submit routine and ad hoc programme performance reports.
• Ensure high quality reports are submitted / accessed timely.
• Provide technical leadership and TA on the monitoring of quarterly programme achievements and trends through overseeing and supporting the production of routine quarterly reports or in accordance with an agreed upon routine reporting schedule.
• Provide TA on the mentoring and support to frontline health workers in the use of the routine M&E System.
• Manage / oversee and support junior M&E staff in m2m as well as IBIF Implementation Partners in the execution of all their responsibilities.
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders on any IBIF M&E related matter, as required.
• Other duties in support of IBIF Strategic Information needs, e.g. including but not limited to managing, overseeing and providing quality assurance for data extraction / data collection in support of IBIF evaluation and operations research projects.

Job Requirements

Job Specifications

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s level degree in public health or health and development-related field.
• Minimum of five to eight years’ progressively responsible work experience developing and implementing (digital) monitoring and evaluation systems for health, HIV/AIDS, ECD (or related field) in resource constrained contexts.
• Experience in Digital Health (with reference to data collection, data management and reporting) is a requirement.
• Experience using a DHIS2 platform is a strong advantage.
• Experience in training and capacity building in M&E (including curriculum development), with reference to data collection (using mHealth), data auditing and data cleaning, data analysis and reporting.
• Experience in designing and leading routine data audits at multiple points in the M&E system.
• Experience collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders on M&E and research programmes/projects.
• Experience managing, supporting and overseeing the quality of work of junior staff. 

Competencies:

• Ability to coach, mentor, develop and strengthen capacity of lay frontline health workers. 
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
• Excellent technical leadership, management, coordination, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• A proven track record in writing STATA syntax for automating routine reporting off the back-end of electronic data bases.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to organize and interpret data and findings in oral and written form.
• Advanced skills in use of statistical software programme (preferably STATA).
• Advanced skills in use of information technology including Microsoft Office Applications: Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Access. Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively and to facilitate collective problem-solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with diverse organizational units.