Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Team Lead at Abt Global
The World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
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We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
Abt Global is currently seeking a qualified Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Team Lead for the anticipated USAID/Tanzania Public Sector Systems Strengthening Plus Activity (PS3+) program. The program supports USAID’s strategy to strengthen Tanzania’s health system at regional, local, and facility levels to promote the delivery of quality services.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP), the MEL Team Lead will balance both technical and management capabilities, lending both general and applied M&E knowledge and skills. You will lead and manage all aspects of project M&E function; provide substantial technical expertise to both project and government M&E activities; manage any operations research or results analyses; ensure synergistic and positive relationships between M&E team and technical teams including on technical activities and training; and serve as a member of senior management team.
This position will be full-time, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and is contingent upon award.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead the development of a project results framework, indicators, and M&E systems and processes.
- Manage all aspects of the project M&E function including data collection, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting.
- Provide technical expertise to indicator specification and analysis for a complex project, and other key M&E technical tasks as required.
- Provide technical assistance to government partners to improve their M&E capacity, systems and processes as part of institutionalization for sustainability.
- Manage project operations research or results analysis activities.
- Contribute technical input to simple and complex analyses of data in newly strengthened Government of Tanzania (GOT) systems.
- Ensure synergistic and positive relationships between M&E team and technical teams.
- Contribute to leadership and management of project learning and training activities.
- Serve as a member of senior management team.
What We Value
- Master’s Degree in statistics, mathematics, economics or other relevant field.
- 10 years of experience in all aspects of M&E for complex systems strengthening or public management projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, experience in a wide range of M&E technical tasks
- Demonstrated analytical skills and expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Demonstrated experience managing M&E (strong organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program and study results).
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication in English is required
- Effective interpersonal, team management and organizational skills including the capacity to prepare and deliver formal presentations in English.
- Working experience in developing countries with a strong preference for experience in Tanzania.
What We Offer
- We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.
- Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
- Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment
Abt is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate background checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Abt also participates in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Health Financing Director at Abt Global
The World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
Abt Global is currently seeking a qualified Health Financing Director for the anticipated USAID Tanzania Public Sector Systems Strengthening Plus (PS3+) program. The program supports USAID’s strategy to strengthen Tanzania’s health system at regional, local, and facility levels to promote the delivery of quality services.
The Health Financing Director will build the capacity of the LGAs, PO-RALG and Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly, and Children (MOHCDGEC) to plan for, implement, and oversee health budgets to ensure decentralized funds can be adequately planned and managed.
This position will be full-time, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and is contingent upon award.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership in health financing assessments and activities.
- Assess the financial capabilities of the Tanzania health system at the national, regional, and council level, to determine weaknesses in the health finance system and potential improvements.
- Develop improved and innovative mechanisms for local levels to generate, plan, manage and account for allocated funds.
- Lead and manage the implementation of activities aimed at strengthening the government of Tanzania’s health financing capabilities including financial management and resource mobilization.
- Identify health services where the private sector can increase its presence
- Devise an exit strategy to ensure the sustainability of project activities.
- Document and present program results and lessons learned to the Chief of Party, USG, MOHCDGEC, and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure health financing strategy activities are conducted in coordination with ongoing project and government of Tanzania activities.
- Build lasting in-country capacity for financial management and health financing.
- Guide, coordinate and collaborate with project staff and partners in the implementation of cross-cutting activities.
- Manage project activities and staff who are contributing to the health financing stream of work.
What We Value
- Bachelor’s plus 15 years’ relevant experience, Master’s plus 12 years, or PhD plus 10 years in in Public Health, Business Administration, Finance, or other relevant field.
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience.
- Substantial developing country context experience, in facilitation of health financing system development and strengthening, including central level coordination and systems integration.
- Experience in capacity building in the area of financial management.
- In-depth knowledge of public sector systems, performance and issues in Tanzania.
- Knowledge and past experience of working on USAID project.
- High level of oral and written communication skills in English is required.
- Excellent management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
What We Offer
- We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.
- Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
- Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
Abt is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate background checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Abt also participates in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Finance and Administration Director at Abt Global
The World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
Abt Global is currently seeking a qualified Finance and Administration Director for the anticipated USAID Tanzania Public Sector Systems Strengthening Plus (PS3+) program. The program supports USAID’s strategy to strengthen Tanzania’s health system at regional, local, and facility levels to promote the delivery of quality services.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Finance and Administration Director will be responsible for the primary oversight and in-country leadership of all financial reporting, human resources and administrative operations through the life of the program. In particular, you will oversee financial, administrative and operational elements of the program, ensure the financial health of the program, and the correct usage of funds.
This position will be full-time, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and is contingent upon award.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a results-oriented program strategy in collaboration with the PS3+ team, USAID/Tanzania, and local partners.
- Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs, in close coordination with senior project staff.
- Ensure that the project operations are in compliance with all USAID and Abt policies and procedures.
- Support the startup, general operations, and closedown of the program in Tanzania.
- Manage the financial operations and financial reporting of the country program, providing guidance and technical assistance to financial management personnel.
- Create and maintain financial reporting and tracking systems that provide basic data measurements on financial performance of project activities.
- Provide ongoing financial administration to the project, including the processing of approvals for procurements, consultant agreements, and vendor invoices.
- Serve as the project’s contact with the client on finance and administrative issues, participating in discussions on contract issues and actions, and following up on client requests and concerns.
- Support the development, execution, and management of subcontractor and consultant agreements.
- Develop and implement accounting and reporting systems for project expenditures, and provide guidance and training to project staff and partners on financial procedures.
- Develop and institute procedures for logistical support of all project regional activities as well as local and international travel, procurement, management of office premises, support for local and international STTA.
What We Value
- Bachelor’s plus 15 years’ relevant experience, Master’s plus 12 years, or PhD plus 10 years in business administration, finance or other relevant field.
- At least 13 years’ relevant professional experience managing financial and contractual aspects of large international development projects, preferably USAID-funded projects.
- Significant experience managing and supervising financial, administrative and procurement personnel.
- Excellent writing, computer, management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, initiative, and good judgment.
- Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
- Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy.
What We Offer
- We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.
- Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
- Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment
Abt is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate background checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Abt also participates in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Deputy Chief of Party (Technical)
The World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
Abt Global is currently seeking a qualified Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to serve as a member of the senior management team for the anticipated USAID Tanzania Public Sector Systems Strengthening Plus (PS3+) program. The program supports USAID’s strategy to strengthen Tanzania’s health system at regional, local, and facility levels to promote the delivery of quality services.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, you will support in the overall technical management and oversight of the objectives of the PS3+ activity. You will ideally bring significant experience in a key project area, serving as technical lead for that area if appropriate. As the DCOP you will be tasked with building GOT ownership of project achievements and ensuring the completion of milestones and deliverables along Tanzania’s Journey to Self-Reliance.
This position will be full-time, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and is contingent upon award.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide substantive involvement regarding development of technical management and oversight for the accomplishment of the objectives of the PS3+ activity. Work closely with the COP and senior technical team in the development of work plans and activity timelines.
- Support reporting, update and implementation of the technical strategies, identifying technical assistance needs, and mobilizing required technical resources and staff. This includes assuming primary responsibility for overseeing the timely production of quality deliverables to USAID, such as quarterly and annual reports, work plans, budgets, technical reports, and publications.
- Work with the project technical team to meet deliverables according to work plans and timelines. You will also serve as field-based Project Quality Assurance (PQA) manager, coordinating quality reviews with relevant project staff and the US-based Technical Program Manager (TPM).
- Responsible for harmonizing the three objectives of the PS3+ activity specifically ensuring effective complementary and efficient implementation of PS3+s’ three objectives.
- Provide technical guidance and create opportunities for institutional strengthening and capacity development for in management and leadership especially for local staff.
- Coordinate and interface with partners, donors and clients on the technical components of PS3+. Assume primary responsibility for managing the work and monitoring the performance of international and local subcontractors, working with regional and technical staff to ensure that all activities and outputs are technically sound and appropriate.
- In the absence of the COP, on a temporary basis, assume responsibilities for coordinating contract management and implementation tasks, liaises with USAID/Tanzania and responds to technical matters.
- Work with the Finance and Operations Director on budget preparation, processes, and management in conjunction with the relevant program managers, including the development and review of relevant standard costs and scales for the program as technical compliance with USAID rules and regulations
- Work with the COP and Finance and Administration Director to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Provide expert advice and timely guidance/analysis on USAID rules and regulations, applicable contract clauses, etc.
- Collaborate with the project Communications Lead and the project Technical Director to ensure high visibility of project accomplishments in and beyond Tanzania. They will oversee the preparation of PS3 staff for client meetings and the rehearsal of presentations to government and other stakeholders. S/he may also lead or support the COP and other project staff in efforts to engage donors, government officials, and other stakeholders in policy discussions.
What We Value
- Bachelor’s plus 12 years’ relevant experience, Master’s plus 10 years, or PhD plus 8 years in Public Health, Health Information Systems, Health Economics, Management, Medicine, Health Administration, or other relevant field.
- At least 10 years’ relevant experience in international development, managing, overseeing, or evaluating public health programs of similar size and complexity.
- Prior experience in supervising long-term field staff and short-term U.S., third country, and local experts.
- Proven ability to create and maintain effective working relations with senior Government personnel (particularly in Tanzania), international organizations, NGO partners, host country governments, and U.S. Government Agencies.
- Technical expertise in at least two of the following areas: citizen Engagement, public sector systems strengthening, local governance, and public financial management
- Expertise in effective institution strengthening, citizen engagement, and partnership building with government at local level.
- In-depth knowledge of public sector systems, performance and issues in Tanzania
- Strong oral and written communication in both Swahili and English is required
- Effective interpersonal and public communication skills including the capacity to prepare and deliver formal presentations in English.
- Working experience in developing countries with a strong preference for experience in Tanzania.
What We Offer
- We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.
- Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
- Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment
Read Also:
Abt is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate background checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Abt also participates in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Chief of Party
The World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
Abt Global is currently seeking a qualified Chief of Party (COP) to lead the anticipated USAID Tanzania Public Sector Systems Strengthening Plus (PS3+) program. The program supports USAID’s strategy to strengthen Tanzania’s health system at regional, local, and facility levels to promote the delivery of quality services.
Under the supervision of the Home Office Project Senior Director, the COP provides oversight of the program to ensure achievement of program goals and objectives, and effective coordination with government stakeholders, USAID and other partners and ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations. The COP is responsible for guiding senior technical and operations staff and for ensuring the responsiveness and quality of project work, as well as efficient use of project resources to achieve results. They have final authority within the project team in Tanzania for decisions related to technical, management, resource allocation and personnel issues.
This position will be full-time, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and is contingent upon award.
Core Responsibilities
Program Leadership, Strategy, and Implementation
- Develop and implement a results-oriented program strategy in collaboration with the PS3+ team, USAID/Tanzania, and local partners.
- Guide participatory development and monitoring of annual project workplans, incorporating input from the home office.
- Oversee the PS3+ Monitoring & Evaluation Plan to ensure that activities, outputs, and results are tracked, and data is accessible for planning.
- Establish a quality assurance system to uphold project standards. Ensure timely production and submission of all project technical reports and deliverables.
- Clarify roles and responsibilities for Abt staff and partners, providing training and skill-building as needed.
- Identify technical support needs and collaborate with the home office to secure short-term technical assistance (STTA) for project interventions.
- Lead the Senior Management Team, providing technical and managerial oversight for all project activities.
- Develop systems to support the management and performance of both local and international subcontractors.
Representation:
- Act as the main contact for the PS3+ Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and USAID management team.
- Coordinate with key government counterparts to ensure effective project representation at meetings and planning sessions.
- Represent the project to the donor community and other partners, presenting project strategy and results.
- Collaborate with USAID and government counterparts to develop and implement the communication strategy and disseminate results.
- Coordinate responses to information requests from USAID and government entities.
Financial Management and Operational Support:
- Work with the home office and PS3+ Finance Director to develop annual budgets and monitor spending, making adjustments as needed.
- Ensure compliance with financial management, procurement, human resources, and other operational policies.
- Review and approve all project expenditures, ensuring adequate documentation before expenses are incurred.
What We Value
- Bachelor’s plus 15 years’ relevant experience, Master’s plus 12 years, or PhD plus 10 years in Public Health, Health Information Systems, Health Economics, Management, Medicine, Health Administration, or other relevant field.
- At least 5 years of demonstrated senior-level management positions, with proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with senior U.S. and host country government officials (particularly in Tanzania), other development partners and local and international implementing organizations.
- Prior experience in supervising long-term field staff and short-term U.S., third country, and local experts.
- Technical expertise in a minimum of two core components (governance and citizen engagement, human resources planning and management, information systems, public finance, and operations research).
- Experience developing and communicating a project vision, aligning key stakeholders around the vision, and assuring the vision is translated into an efficiently implemented program.
- Expertise in effective institution strengthening, public policy development, public participation and partnership building with government at local and national levels.
- In-depth knowledge of public sector systems, performance and issues in Tanzania
- Fluency in both Swahili and English is required with effective interpersonal and public communication skills.
- Tanzania nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
- We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.
- Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
- Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment
Read Also:
Abt is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate background checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Abt also participates in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
