Monitoring and Evaluation Support Mentor
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Project Description
A Peace Corps Response Volunteer with a Bachelor’s degree in public health, data management or related field and experience working in health or program research related environment is needed to serve as a Monitoring and Evaluation Support Mentor. The Volunteer will help in the designing and implementation of M&E systems to ensure timely delivery of data for report and serve as a mentor M&E staff in advanced M&E practice using the raw data from the program. Additionally, the Volunteer will train M&E officers and operational managers on M&E tools. The overall goal of this project is to help develop a systematic approach to operational data analysis and usage to guide programmatic decision-making and train staff on best practices in M&E and data analytics.
Please note that departure dates and other details of this project could change because of the uncertainties as Peace Corps and local partners resume volunteer operations. Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in South Africa together as a group, so while the departure dates for the whole group could change, dates cannot be changed for individual candidates.
Partner Information
Required Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to data analysis, management, public health
• Experience working in a health or program research related environment.
• Excellent presentation and skills transfer abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and relevant data analytics
The Peace Corps embraces and leverages the diversity of its volunteers as a reflection of America's diversity. Peace Corps Response is committed to reflecting the diversity of the United States in the professionals we send into the field to support the mission of world peace and friendship. Applicants with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Medical Considerations
Before you apply, please review Medical Information for Applicants to learn about the clearance process and other health conditions that are difficult to accommodate in Peace Corps service.
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