Summary of Role:

The Performance, Monitoring, and Improvement Advisor works to support a USAID-funded project in Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LAC) which is focused on increasing capacity of national implementing partners (LIPs) to manage PEPFAR-funded programs. The consultant is responsible for conducting an organizational assessment and providing capacity-building support to USAID LIPs. The consultant is expected to:

• Design and establish a project monitoring and evaluation system, including defining project indicators and sources of data and developing the project performance monitoring plan.
• Develop Capacity Development Plan (CDP) ; provide on-site TA as indicated in the CDP, and monitor the progress of CDP
• Conduct a rapid assessment on M&E capacity
• Develop an M&E strengthening plan including identifying process and outcome indicators.
• Develop a QA/QI processes and supportive supervision tools to strengthen the M&E team
• Implement capacity-building activities to increase capacity to to identify, collect, analyze and report on high-quality data in support of the PEPFAR program's indicators
• Conduct training on PEPFAR reporting requirements including High-Frequency Reporting (HFR) and quarterly progress reporting in DATIM and MER indicators.
• Provide technical support to local partners in developing of Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (AMELP)
• Provide technical support to local partners in data analysis, data visualization and dashboard development
• Provide technical support to local partners in PEPFAR HRH Reporting

Education/Experience Requirements

• Minimum of a master's degree in Statistics, Epidemiology or another health-related field
• 10+ years of experience monitoring health or HIV-specific programs, particularly designing M&E plans
• Demonstrated expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Minimum of 3 years' practical experience setting up and managing project monitoring and evaluation plans and systems, for USAID-supported projects preferred
• Substantial experience in building the capacity of government and/or local partner staffing data collection, analysis and/or use
• Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy
• Possess outstanding professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills
• Willingness to travel within the region as needed
• Strong English language skills required.
• Strong language skills required in either Spanish or Portuguese.
• Must reside in one of the following countries: Brazil, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, Trinidad or Tobago