JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
#442-JA-011-10-HSS/M&E
OPEN TO: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPENING DATE: May 31,2010
CLOSING DATE: June 14,2010

RACHA is a local NGO primarily funded by USAID to implement broad-based Community Maternal and Child Health program in Cambodia for FY 2009-2013. It is currently seeking a qualified Cambodian national to fill the vacancy position of:

POSITION: Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Team Leader (1 Position)
CONTRACT TYPE: FIXED TERM
DUTY STATION: PHNOM PENH
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of Monitoring and Evaluation Team Leader and guidance of RACHA Health System Strengthening Deputy Executive Director, performs a variety of specialized technical, administrative support tasks in M&E unit.

• Prepare calendar of M&E activities and develop a schedule/work plan for on-going and up-coming studies and surveys;

• Provide training, supervision and overall direction to M&E staff;

• Design and conduct periodic assessment surveys in support of RACHA’s performance contracting program based on the indicators and targets specified in each health center’s contract;

• Provide leadership and supervision to all aspects of survey fieldwork, beginning with the drawing of the sample to be interviewed and in conducting baseline study.

• Coordinate activities through RACHA’s Provincial Offices and the appropriate local health offices.

• Coordinate with RACHA IT unit for data entry and the production of results.

• Participate in the presentation of the assessment survey results with health center staff, and interpret on the finding.

• Assist RACHA teams in their data requirements for the Semi-Annual Report.

QUALIFICATIONS FACTORS:

• Advanced University degree/medical background, Masters in Public Health preferred;

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills;

• Abilities to travel to provinces including rural communities;

• Computer skills and experience in Access/SPSS data processing;

• Minimum of three (3) years in overseas setting, with two (2) years focus in carrying out M&E functions in health or social services sector;

• Proficiency in designing and conducting health or social researches and strong research writing ability;

• Experience and skill in quantitative and qualitative data analysis;

• Fluency in English and Khmer including documentation of competency in both written and spoken.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should send their latest CV and cover letter to jobads@racha.org.kh or submit a hard copy to RACHA office at #160, Street 71, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamcarmon, Phom Penh. Tel: 023-213-724.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Submitted CVs will not be returned.