PROGRAMME MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
(PMEO/HQHR/09.01)

Reporting to the Director of Programmes, the Programme Monitoring and
Evaluation Officer will primarily be responsible for defining, assessing,
developing and building capacity throughout AMREF in the fields of
programme monitoring, evaluation and research. In Addition this position
will support the establishment of country specific project databases,
ensure the establishment of a corporate programme database and make
this widely accessible throughout the organisation.

To achieve this, the Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Officer’s key
responsibilities will be to:

· define, assess and ensure capacity in operational research through
AMREF;
· develop, install and co-ordinate the introduction and use of an
effective and efficient programme and project monitoring and evaluation
system;
· to monitor compliance between AMREF programmes and its
corporate programme strategy;
· compile project profiles for reporting, analysing lessons and
measuring impact and results. Preparing summary data for inclusion in
annual programme planning and reporting;
· install, develop and maintain programme and project databases;
· review and approve selected projects for compliance to operational
guidelines;
· provide technical assistance to country and field offices as and
when required;
· to sponsor and conduct cross-country research on programme
theme and “niche” areas; and
· represent AMREF in international conferences and meetings on
identified thematic and “niche” areas.

The ideal candidate must have:

· post graduate degree in Public or Community Based Health Care
with a specialisation in health research and/or biostatistics. An MD will
be an added advantage;
· at least 5 years’ experience in a senior management
position with a public or community health organisation, preferably in
developing and managing community health activities in Africa;
· demonstrated capacity to generate and implement new ideas;
· good interpersonal and people management skills;
· experience in developing and implementing monitoring and
evaluation tools;
· good communication and networking skills
· sound IT knowledge;
· a good understanding of financial planning and management; and
· a good command of English is essential. Working knowledge of
French, Spanish, Portuguese and/or Kiswahili will be an added
advantage.

PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT
OFFICER (PDO/HQHR/09.01)

Reporting to the Director of Programmes, the Programme Development
Officer will primarily be responsible for quality assurance in design,
proposal writing and programme development. This position will monitor
and support the development of AMREF’s extension strategy and the
development of its capacity building and advocacy thematic areas. In
Addition, this position will relate to major donors, establish, develop and
monitor AMREF's programme development capacity, ensuring
consistency with the Corporate Strategy, the attainment of results, and
sensitivity to both gender and the environment.

To achieve this, the Programme Development Officer ’s key
responsibilities will be to:

· identify and promote opportunities for AMREF to develop
programmes in ‘niche’ health development areas;
· develop, install and build capacity in operational guidelines for
capacity building, operations research, advocacy, regional programmes,
gender, environment, proposal development and reporting;
· conduct annual review of corporate and country strategic
plans;
· review selected programmes and projects for conformity to
corporate and country strategies;
· conduct programme review and audit of annual programme plans
and reports;
· develop and lead the implementation of new field, country and
regional programmes and projects;
· provide continuous technical assistance to country and field offices;
and
· represent AMREF in international conferences and meetings on
identified thematic areas.

The ideal candidate must have:

· post graduate degree in Public Health or Community Based Health
Care. An MD will be an added advantage;
· at least 5 years’ experience in a senior management position with a
public or community health organisation, preferably in developing and
managing community health activities in Africa;
· demonstrated capacity to develop programmes and generate and
implement new ideas;
· good interpersonal and people management skills;
· good communication and networking skills
· sound IT knowledge;
· a good understanding of financial planning and management; and
· a good command of English is essential. Working knowledge of
French, Spanish, Portuguese and/or Kiswahili will be an added
advantage.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered.

If you meet the criteria given above, please e-mail us with a detailed CV
indicating your past and present employer and position, current
remuneration, day time telephone number, and names and addresses of
three referees, quoting the relevant reference number. To be
considered, your application must be received by 21 September 2001
and addressed to:

International Human Resources Unit, African Medical and Research
Foundation - Headquarters,
E-mail: [email protected]

ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED