Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning officer.

Reporting To: Project lead

Organization: Paradiso TB Patients Trust

Location: Lilongwe

About Us:

Paradiso TB Patients Trust is a dynamic non-governmental organization committed to providing people infected and affected by TB, HIV and AIDS the best services and information required for informed healthcare-seeking decisions from a rights-based perspective. Paradiso is led and supported by people living with HIV and those affected by tuberculosis. It runs programs for Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS in ten districts in Malawi. The Organization established local TB clubs composed of TB survivors and people living with HIV (volunteers) housed within the Ministry of Health’s Health facilities which are core to the program implementation of the organisation. The organisation uses the TB Clubs to implement various TB/HIV and AIDS activities in the communities we work in. Currently, the organization works in 10 districts, where it directly delivers TB and HIV/AIDS programs in 61 health centers and Zomba Central Prison. In addition, Paradiso will soon be operating in 174 community sputum collection points with a membership base of over 1,700 volunteers in all districts in Malawi’s northern and central regions.

Paradiso through World Vision, the primary recipient (PR) of the CSO community implementation has been awarded the Global Fund grant cycle seven (GC7) for HIV and TB as a sub-recipient, to implement community TB activities through a TB epidemic control project for 3 years from July 2024 to June 2027 in all 6 districts in the north and 9 districts in the central region. The project aims to increase TB case finding through community TB interventions by working with volunteers who will manage community sputum collection points, peripheral health centers, and respective district hospitals. Paradiso will be reporting to World Vision International as the principal recipient of the grant.  Paradiso seeks to recruit a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for this project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Develop and strengthen project monitoring and evaluation frameworks and procedures.
• Conduct regular field visits to project sites to support project staff in use of data capturing tools and data validation.
• Identification of implementation challenges and instituting corrective measures in data management processes.
• Consolidation of quarterly, biannual and annual project statistical reports.
• Perform Data analysis and facilitate decision making based on the generated data against targets in liaison with the project lead.
• Ensure timely submission of reports from the districts to facilitate timely reporting to the Principal Recipient.
• Capacity building of project staff in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning processes.
• Conduct periodic data validation and quality assessments.

Finance and Administration Management:

• Ensuring all MEAL funds are spent according to plans, ensure timely liquidations and submission to finance office.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and financial regulations.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for events, meetings, and travel.

Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Rural and Community Development, Social sciences, or any other relevant field with 3 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation preferably with an NGO.
• Proven experience in community health MEAL programing, financial, and administrative roles, preferably within an NGO setting.
• Proven knowledge in designing and development of project work plans, reports, budgets, and financial regulations.
• Familiarity with donor compliance and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft packages (such as excel, power point, and word), data analysis packages such as STATA and SPSS, and mobile data collection platforms such as Kobo and Commcare.
• Proficiency in verbal and non-verbal communication especially in English, Chichewa and Tumbuka and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high ethical standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Provision of medical insurance cover with MASM, funeral insurance, and gratuity.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and experienced professional seeking to contribute to the meaningful work of Paradiso TB Patient Trust, please submit your application details including your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant work experience to the following link: https://forms.gle/ZBiPLkMWVA2WrbzJ7.  The cover letter should be addressed to The Executive Director, Paradiso TB Patients Trust, P.O Box 2436 Lilongwe. The deadline for applications is 17th June 2024. Paradiso TB Patients Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.