Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

. Founded in 1973, Ipas is a pioneering global organization that developed the manual vacuum aspirator technology for safe uterine evacuation, which is endorsed by the World Health Organization and by various countries including Pakistan. In Pakistan, Ipas seeks to support the government and development partners’ efforts to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity associated with complications due to unsafe practices. It collaborates with provincial governments to provide technical assistance and support for strengthening the public and private healthcare system.Ipas seeks to hire an . This . The . Success in this role will depend on subject-matter expertise in monitoring and evaluation (frameworks, methodologies, indicators and tools), solid understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals and associated national priority targets, the DAC evaluation criteria, data collection, analysis and reporting. Additionally, strong presentation, representation and communication skills will aid the post-holder in informing and strengthening collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning to strengthen the quality assurance mechanism of the program are essential for satisfactory performance in this position.Reports to: Head of Programs.Attend to the continuous development of databases, business analytics and dashboards and utilizes these to provide reliable and timely insights for programe reflection and decision-making.Recommend and implement fit-for-purpose information systems to provide relevant, timely and high-quality routine monitoring data.Develop M&E guidance documents and tools.Develop and review robust M&E plans, methodologies and frameworks.Lead M&E activity budgeting, monitoring of project timelines.Lead project reporting to Ipas and external donors, subject to prior review of HoP and CD, in compliance with Ipas and donor policies and requirements.Coordinate the preparation of program reports required for submission to government authorities, subject to review of HoP and authorization of CD.Provides evidence-informed inputs for the development of high quality funding proposals and concept notes.ACCOUNTABILITY, LEARNING and KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT:Identify and mitigate risks associated with R&MEAL activities, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.Develop and strengthen community accountability mechanism through a systematic feedback and complaint reporting systemFoster a culture of learning within the organization, promoting the use of data and evidence to inform decision-making.Identify and document best practices, lessons learned, and areas for improvement, and disseminate these findings to relevant stakeholders.Develop and implement learning agendas, ensuring that R&MEAL activities address key knowledge gaps and priorities.Ensure that R&MEAL findings and recommendations are integrated into program design, implementation, and policy decisions.Develop knowledge products for internal and external dissemination in collaboration with and under guidance of the Head of Programs and Country Director (CD).Identify and foster opportunities for internal learning and capa.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and address knowledge gaps, and to promote the use of evidence-based practices.PRESENTATION:Present monitoring results and advice to donors and other external audiences.Collaborate with international, regional and national-level institutions, working groups, and experts on routine monitoring related issues to ensure that Ipas is using the latest technical developments and best practices.Represents Ipas at external meetings and conferences, as assigned.Travel:An estimated 30% of time may be required for travel to Ipas program activities in Pakistan including in ICT, Punjab, Sindh and KP for the fulfilment of the above-mentioned duties.OTHER TASKS:Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or the CD.Travel as and when required with supervisor’s or CD’s approval.PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:Manage the team, setting team targets and individual key performance indicators and manage performance to ensure high quality and timely results.Enhance team capa.RequirementsMinimumAdvanced degree in public health, research methodologies, epidemiology, social work, monitoring & evaluation, demography, biostatistics, statistics, analytics or other relevant discipline.At least 15 years’ .Applied knowledge of quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation methodologiesStrong understanding of compliance requirements and ethical considerations when conducting research, assessmentsKnowledge of sampling approachesQuantitative skills including demonstrated ability in the collection, analysis and presentation of quantitative data.Demonstrated expertise in data analysis, managing online databases to ensure easy access to data and data reports; Demonstrated ability to perform robust data extraction from internal and external information systems.Demonstrated ability to portray complex data sets in easy to understand formats including visualizations.Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel, STATA, Epi Info; and/or software; and make recommendations based on findingsDemonstrated ability to perform complex data analyses and make recommendations based on findings;.PreferredQualification in a medical or public health, social sciences or equivalent field. We recruit, employ, train, promote, and compensate our personnel without regard to race, age, sex, religion, national origin, color, creed, ancestry, citizenship, caste, ethni. Ipas acknowledges that these personal characteristics may differ in different contexts.