Monitoring, Evaluation, Research

Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University, USA. For more than 50 years and in over 150 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego is dedicated to improving the health of women and families in developing countries.

Jhpiego seeks one Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Coordinator in Islamabad for a multifaceted project to support the anticipated introduction of HPV vaccine in Pakistan.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Support the MERL Manager in developing and implementing the MERL work plan for the project.
• Design and implement the program's MERL framework, including indicators, targets, data sources, and reporting timelines.
• Develop, adapt, and maintain data collection tools and digital platforms (e.g., Kobo, ODK) to ensure timely and reliable data.
• Monitor project progress, identify bottlenecks, and provide data-driven feedback to technical teams and government partners.
• Ensure accurate documentation, data quality checks, and routine updates for donor and government reporting.
• Provide regular progress updates and support the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and donor deliverables in collaboration with the technical team.
• Produce dashboards, analytical reports, and visualizations that communicate progress and gaps to stakeholders.

Research & Learning:

• Support operational research, surveys, and special studies related to HPV vaccine introduction, cervical cancer prevention, and demand generation.
• Synthesize and package evidence into briefs, reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Document lessons learned and best practices, ensuring they are shared with policymakers, partners, and global platforms.
• Facilitate peer learning, and evidence-sharing forums with civil society, professional associations, and global agencies.
• Build capacity of project and partner staff on evidence use, data interpretation, and adaptive learning.
• Support documentation of learning, case studies, and best practices for sharing at national, regional, and global levels.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and analysis of the post-campaign Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) study.

• University degree in public health, sociology, demography, statistics, or other social science; master's degree preferred.
• 6 to 7 years of working experience supporting technical or programmatic activities (experience with health facility setting a plus).
• At least 3 years of experience in data collection, processing, and analysis, database development.
• Strong M&E experience and good knowledge of M&E approaches and tools.
• Experience developing and maintaining dashboards to track project activities, findings, and progress Knowledge of DHIS2 tracker and knowledge of systems and platforms for routine data collection.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong eye for detail.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation of health projects and ability to draft good quality project/donor reports.
• Skillful in complying with and monitoring data quality checks.
• Excellent time management skills and Knowledge of different data analyses software, such as SPSS, MS Excel and Epi Info etc.
• Experience with GIS software and mapping preferred.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills in English.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and note that the successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. The position will be closed for further applications once it is successfully filled. We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Failure to follow the instructions of applying, your application would be denied.

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