Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2024

Chemonics International Inc. is a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. with more than four decades of experience implementing donor funded projects around the world, including in Bangladesh. Chemonics is a leader in supply chain management and with deep experience managing supply chain projects to improve the availability of health commodities and strengthen country pharmaceutical supply chain systems.

Chemonics seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director for the eight-year, $50M USAID-funded Bangladesh Supply Chain Strengthening (SCS) Activity, an anticipated Task Order under the USAID NextGen Global Health Supply Chain Suite of Programs Comprehensive Technical Assistance IDIQ

The purpose of this Activity is to improve supply chain systems for commodity security, logistics, and regulation at all levels of the public health system, from national to subnational, to ensure that quality, affordable medicines, and other health commodities are consistently available to healthcare providers and patients when and where they are needed and used appropriately for improved health outcomes, in support of moving toward Universal Health Coverage. Under this Activity, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP) under the Bangladesh Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) will be the main counterparts.

The Activity will provide systems strengthening technical assistance under the following objectives:

  1. Strengthen MOHFW’s supply chain management and oversight at the national and local levels.
  2. Strengthen national and local supply chain systems.
  3. Institutionalize data collection, analysis, and use for evidence-based decision-making.
  4. Strengthen supply chain systems to be resilient and prepared to respond to shocks and stressors.

The MEL Director will provide leadership and oversight of monitoring, evaluation, learning and knowledge management across project activities. The MEL director will manage the MEL team and work with technical experts to design and operationalize performance monitoring systems. The MEL Director is anticipated to be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This position is contingent upon Chemonics receiving the award and funding. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Citizens of Bangladesh are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the monitoring, evaluation, and learning components of the activity and champion collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) principles and adaptive management in activity implementation
  • Develop monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems that include appropriate indicators, baseline data, targets, and a plan to evaluate performance
  • Develop a research agenda for the activity and ensure methodological rigor of research undertaken and application of findings to inform and improve project implementation
  • Oversee the development and submission of timely, accurate, and complete reporting
  • Ensure data quality assurance and integrity in all MEL activities
  • Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making, adapt program strategy, and improve overall program performance
  • Collaborate with the project team and stakeholders to ensure the integration of MEL activities into the overall project implementation
  • Provide capacity building and technical support to local partners and staff, including the MOHFW on MEL activities and the collection and utilization of data for decision-making

Qualifications:

  • A Master’s degree or higher in statistics, evaluation, public health, supply chain, international development, social sciences, or a related field
  • At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience working in MEL on public health and/or supply chain programs in South Asia or other resource-limited settings
  • Documented hands-on practical experience setting up and managing MEL systems for health programs in developing countries, including data quality assurance
  • Experience supervising staff and overseeing MEL activities for USAID funded contracts preferred
  • Proven ability to produce professional quality English-language documents such as progress reports, case studies, and research protocols
  • Excellent software for warehousing and visualization and data analysis using tools such as MS Excel skills

Application Instructions: 

To apply for this position, please email your CV, indicating the position in the subject line, to mandroutsopoulos@chemonics.com. Early applicants are encouraged. No telephone inquiries please.

EEO Statement

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.