MEAL & Strategic Information Lead, Global Health Security (GHS)

About EVIHDAF

EVIHDAF (www.evihdaf.com) is an international research and development organization headquartered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, which serves the West and Central Africa region. We have an office in Niamey, Niger, and a Data Unit satellite office in Parakou, Benin. Utilizing a diverse array of approaches rooted in rigorous design, adaptive, cutting-edge, and locally relevant methods, we provide services in Health Program Implementation and Scale-Up; Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (RMEL); Data Systems for Decision-Making; and Capacity Strengthening. We are positioned to serve as a Regional Hub for the coordination of various initiatives in West & Central Africa. Our practice areas include Health and Health Systems, Nutrition and Food Security, Climate Change Preparedness and Resilience, and Population Migration and Displacements.

Position Overview

EVIHDAF and its partners are looking for an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) and Strategic Information (SI) Lead in anticipation of a Global Health Security (GHS) project funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The MEAL/SI Lead is responsible for designing and implementing the project’s comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, learning, and data use strategy. Reporting to the Project Director, the Lead ensures that the project delivers high-quality, reliable data on Global Health Security (GHS) outcomes—across surveillance, laboratories, One Health, and emergency preparedness—in strict alignment with the America First Global Health Strategy. This position requires a high degree of flexibility, the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and a strong capacity to track the transition of health functions to partner governments under new Bilateral Agreements on Global Health Cooperation.

Specific Responsibilities

MEAL/SI System Design and Management

• Lead the development and implementation of the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (AMELP), including the theory of change, results framework, indicators, and targets that align with Bilateral MOU benchmarks for co-investment and sustainability.
• Design and oversee project data systems to capture routine and periodic data from multiple technical components, while streamlining performance monitoring to reduce non-frontline investment and maximize efficiency.
• Ensure all MEL systems are in strict alignment with CDC reporting requirements and integrate seamlessly with national HMIS/HIS platforms to support interoperable digital tools.

Data Collection, Quality, and Analysis

• Develop and adapt data collection tools and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to specifically track the 7-1-7 target regarding infectious disease outbreaks.
• Oversee routine data collection, entry, cleaning, and verification processes; lead regular Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) to ensure the integrity of reported information.
• Conduct and supervise the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to demonstrate the project’s impact on protecting the American people and reducing foreign dependence on U.S. taxpayers.

Learning, Adaptive Management, and Evaluation

• Lead the project’s learning agenda, identifying key learning questions related to GHS outcomes and the effectiveness of faith-based and private sector engagement in health service delivery.
• Facilitate “pause-and-reflect” sessions, after-action reviews (AARs), and data review meetings with project teams, Ministries of Health (MoH), and partners to drive evidence-based course corrections toward self-reliance.
• Design and manage operational research, evaluations, and special studies as agreed upon with CDC and government counterparts, ensuring all ethical standards and protocols are met.

Capacity Building and Technical Assistance

• Develop user-friendly guidance, job aids, and training materials on MEL/SI processes.
• Provide ongoing mentorship to in-country M&E officers and data managers to ensure systems can be sustained through domestic co-investment.

Reporting and Knowledge Management

• Lead the preparation of the MEL/SI sections of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual progress reports, ensuring accurate reporting against Joint External Evaluation (JEE) scores, IHR States Parties Self-Assessment (SPAR), and the Pandemic Fund Framework.
• Develop sophisticated data visualization products, technical briefs, and presentations that highlight smart and strategic investments in global health systems.
• Support the documentation and dissemination of best practices, success stories, and innovations to contribute to the global health security evidence base.

Key Experience and Qualifications

• Educational Background: Master’s degree or international equivalent in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: At least eight (8) years of relevant experience leading MEL/SI for large-scale health projects, with at least 3–5 years focused on Global Health Security (GHS), infectious diseases, or health systems strengthening. Demonstrated experience in applying advanced data science or AI/ML techniques to public health datasets is highly desirable.
• Donor Expertise: Prior strong experience on U.S. Government (USG) funding projects is essential. Familiarity with the America First Global Health Strategy, Bilateral Agreements on Global Health Cooperation, and the 7-1-7 target is highly desirable.
• Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods, survey/research design, and data analysis using packages such as Stata, SPSS, R, Epi Info, Tableau, or Power BI. Knowledge of DHIS2 system development and interoperable surveillance platforms.
• Soft Skills: Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage multiple technical priorities simultaneously, and maintain flexibility in dynamic work environments.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in French is highly desirable.
• Cultural Competence: Proven experience working in multicultural contexts and the ability to lead diverse teams and build effective partnerships with government and international stakeholders.

How to apply?

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application package via email to Recruitment@evihdaf.com, with subject line “MEAL & SI Lead – GHS”.

The application package must include:

1. A Cover Letter (maximum three pages) detailing the candidate’s relevant experience and suitability for the position.
2. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum of seven (7) pages), including the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional referees.

The position will remain open until it is filled.

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