MNH Technical Specialistfor the Developmental Evaluation (DE) for USAID
JalinProject in Indonesia
Social Impact is aglobal development management consulting firm. We provide
monitoring,evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to
advancedevelopment effectiveness. We work across all development sectors
includingdemocracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and
economicgrowth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients
such as USgovernment agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development
banks,foundations, and nonprofits.
Objective:
USAID is conducting a DE of its flagshipmaternal and newborn health activity in
Indonesia (Jalin). The DE isimplemented by Social Impact, Inc. and intends to
promote continuous learningand adaptive management to help USAID/Indonesia and
its implementing partnersto achieve USAID Jalin’s objectives.
DE is an approach to evaluation that supportscontinuous adaptation. The
evaluation team is embedded within the activity tocontribute to modifications
in program design and to document thedecision-making process. Deploying various
data collection activities andmethods on an as-needed basis, the team enables
real-time, evidence-basedreflection and decision-making consistent with a
Collaboration, Learning, andAdaptation (CLA) approach.
Jalin is USAID/Indonesia’s flagship maternaland newborn health (MNH) activity.
It contributes to the national goals toreduce maternal and newborn mortality by
providing catalytic support to improveessential MNH services targeting the
poorest and most vulnerable. USAID Jalin’sapproach of continually refining and
iterating its work throughoutimplementation makes it a perfect fit to be
supported by a DE.
The DE of USAID Jalin aims to present findingsand recommendations to
USAID/Indonesia to generate lessons learned and optionsfor rapid course
corrections. The DE provides continuous feedback to USAID’spartners and
stakeholders to generate learning and support timely adaptivemanagement by:
- Assessing USAID Jalin’s core operating principles and technical areas
- Gauging project management, relationships between stakeholders and
partnerships
- Monitoring the operating environment for MNH in Indonesia
- Delivering timely and actionable recommendations to improve project
management
The DE of USAID Jalin prioritizes flexibilityand innovation based on emerging
needs rather than a preset methodology or setof tools. Methods and analyses may
include interviews, desk reviews, focusgroups, rapid surveys, network analysis
and collaboration mapping, contextanalysis, process tracing, appreciative
inquiry, and other approaches based onUSAID/Indonesia’s information needs. The
DE is designed to adapt its approachas needs change.
Position Description:
The MNH Technical Specialist is responsiblefor providing MNH technical support
to the DE. S/he will work in closecoordination with the DE Chief of Party,
Deputy Chief of Party, and other staffto ensure effective implementation of DE
Jalin goals and an innovativeevaluation of USAID Jalin. S/he will play a vital
role in providingtechnical expertise for and technical input related to
maternal and newbornhealth evaluation and how it relates to the overall health
system particularlyof how local government supports the implementation of
maternal and newbornhealth local level. S/he will work with other DE technical
team in overseeingand quality controlling the development of evaluation plans
and will ensure allrelevant and updated MNH information are gathered and
included in theevaluation process and contribute to answering the evaluation
questions,report, and expected results.
**Please note: This isa local position. Only candidates with Indonesian
citizenship will beconsidered.**
Responsibilities:
- Provide senior level expertise and guidance regarding MNH issues and
priorities, with special focus on the links between maternal, fetal, and
newborn health in Indonesia.
- Provide technical guidance to evaluate the progress and reinforce learning
and adaptive management for USAID Jalin.
- Contribute to the regular assessment of activities and local solutions
designed to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality.
- Provide technical analysis and recommendations on how Jalin can improve
MNH quality of care in public and private, and primary and secondary
facilities, at scale.
- Provide technical analysis and recommendations on how Jalin can improve
the efficiency and effectiveness of the emergency referral system at community
and facility levels.
- Assist other DE researchers to coordinator in preparing for fieldwork.
- Oversee quantitative and qualitative data collection, provide quality
assurance, and conduct random back checks of data collected.
- Assist in obtaining secondary data, sampling frames, and other information
required by the evaluation.
- Make, coordinate and confirm appointments for meetings, interviews, focus
groups, etc. and serve as a liaison with relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain regular communication with the SI DE and SI HQ management team.
Qualifications:
The candidate should have the followingqualifications:
- Medical doctor or MPH.
- Five to ten years of responsible, professional level experience in design
implementation and monitoring of maternal and new-born health interventions.
- Experience of working with government system Knowledgeable about the
Indonesian health system
- Strong knowledge and understanding in health services at national and sub
national level, how it is governed and implemented are essential
- Proven high-level expertise in maternal and child health issues.
- Proven expertise in MNH standards and policies in Indonesia.
- Demonstrated success conducting high-quality evaluations of health
programs for international agencies/donors in Indonesia
- Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesian
- Excellent writing skills in English
Come join our energetic and innovativeteam! We offer you the opportunity to
play a leading role in the growthof our company, work as part of a creative and
committed team, and make adifference in the well-being of our world.
When you are interested on the above position and consider that you possess the
necessary
qualification, please submit your job application consisting of updated
curriculum vitae and cover letter to:
mnhtechnical@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
with E-mail subject: MNH Technical Specialist – your name
DEADLINE:
June 25th, 2020
To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our
website:http://www.socialimpact.com
SI is an EEO/AA/ADA VeteransEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability, orprotected veteran status.
Only selected candidates will becontacted for an interview. Please, no phone
calls