Senior Technical Officer, Strategic Information at FHI 360 Tanzania

Senior Technical Officer, Strategic Information

Senior Technical Officer, Strategic Information at FHI 360 Tanzania November 2024

locations: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Type: Full-time
job requisition id Requisition – 2024201598

Job Summary:
FHI 360 is a global development organization, with a rigorous,
evidence-based approach to human development. Our team of professionals
includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development,
civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from over 60
offices with more than 4,000 employees in the United States and around
the world. Our commitment to partnerships at all levels and our
multi-disciplinary approach allows us to have a lasting impact on the
people, communities and countries we serve by improving the lives of
millions.

We are currently seeking qualified candidate to fill
in a Senior Technical Officer, Strategic Information (STO-SI) position
in Dar es salaam for it EpiC Project in Tanzania.

Job Description :
The
STO-SI will provide technical support to EpiC Tanzania staff and
counterparts within civil society organizations (CSOs) and local
government to improve strategic information (SI) systems, including
database management, and enhancing systems for data visualization,
analysis, and use. STO-SI will support the SI Advisor in the
implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities within
the EpiC-supported regions. Working with EpiC staff, CSOs, and GoT
counterparts to ensure that M&E activities are appropriate and meet
USAID and EpiC requirements. The candidate will support data analysis; interpretation of findings provides information for decision-making.

Specific duties include:

• Providing technical assistance and capacity building in the design and implementation of the M&E components and activities.
• Working
  with implementing partners to provide support and guidance on project
  M&E activities, ensuring alignment with USAID and GoT reporting
  requirements.
• Conducting monitoring visits, data quality
  assessments (DQAs), sharing DQA findings with teams, and monitoring
  implementation of action items from DQA findings.
• Assisting in
  compiling, consolidating, and submitting PEPFAR Weekly, Monthly,
  Quarterly, Semi-Annual, and Annual Reports (including narratives).
• Supporting
  the update and use of Databases used by the program to either capture
  and store data, for reporting or for tracing outcomes of clients
  referred for treatment (DHIS2, DATIM, InfoLink, CTC2 database, CTC3
  Macro database, Unified Community System, Monthly Portal, Jicheki ORA,
  DAMES, etc.).
• Adopting software or tools for data triangulation and harmonization across different sources.
• Troubleshooting data submission errors and data error issues.
• Strengthening
  the use of a project-based DHIS2 system by mentoring CSOs, Regional
  teams, and other project staff to improve data access, entry, data
  analytics, and use.
• Reviewing data in DATIM generate the DRT Tool.
• Overseeing implementation of Going Online (ORA) activities to all EpiC-supported regions.
• Propose strategies to increase data use and demand amongst Project, Partners, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to visualize project performance data, including targets vs actuals, deviations, and trends.
• Developing Project targets and distribute them to the regional team for monthly tracking.
• Documenting lessons learned and best practices in M&E, according to USAID and PEPFAR guidelines.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s
  degree, in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Statistics,
  M&E, and Health Informatics with good programming skills. Master’s
  degree, in Public Health, Epidemiology, Data Management, Health
  Monitoring, Computer Science, Project management, or Public Health
  Informatics will be of added advantage.
• More than 7 years of
  working experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and
  Learning (MEAL) with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS for both care and
  treatment as well as community interventions.
• Experience in programs serving KVP, DREAMS, OVC, and Adolescents and Youth (ABYM/AGYW).
• Experienced in evaluating Public Health Interventions.
• Knowledge
  of health and development programs in Tanzania including familiarity
  with the national health information management system (HMIS) and
  national protocols, guidelines, and standards for HIV service provision
  and M&E.
• Knowledge and Skills in Collaborative Learning and Adaptation (CLA)
• Experience developing interactive dashboards using Power BI and Tableau
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and database management systems (SQL Server, Access, etc.).
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and sound understanding of the needs of Key and Vulnerable Populations (KVPs).
• The
  candidate should work well with others and understand people from
  different backgrounds. They need to be open to feedback and manage
  changes. Being independent, yet a good team player is key. He/she should
  act ethically, and respect confidentiality.
• Knowledge of GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) is a plus.
• Experience
  in technical capacity building of Tanzanian non-governmental
  organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs),
  especially those working with KVP.
• Previous experience working with CDC, DoD, USAID, or PEPFAR-supported programs.
• Ability
  to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, with a high
  degree of accuracy and attention to detail, while meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proven
  ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including
  government agencies, international organizations, and local partners.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.

How to Apply:
FHI
360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may
apply online through www.fhi360.org/careers . FHI 360 is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 29 November 2024.

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job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither
prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry
out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to
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