Activity: USAID/ZAMBIA Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Platform Activity(Z-MELP)

Implementer: SoCha LLC

Company background:

SoCha (a portmanteau of Social and Change) is an independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L) firm that provides bespoke solutions to social challenges. Since our inception in 2010, we have grown into a fully-fledged ME&L services firm that specializes in advancing innovative methodologies and changing the way donors find solutions to social problems.

Activity background:

USAID/Zambia has a diverse portfolio with programs in the following areas: Health (HIV/AIDS, Maternal and Child Health, Family Planning and Reproductive Health, Water Supply and Sanitation, Nutrition, Malaria, Tuberculosis); Education (basic education and early child development); Economic growth (Agriculture policy support, private sector, economic opportunity, energy, environment, global climate change, wildlife conservation, energy); and Democracy and Governance (rule of law and human rights, good governance, political environment and consensus building, civil society).

Z-MELP is an implementing mechanism which gives the Mission access to technical and advisory services to design and carry out specialized multiple, third-party, MEL tasks including practices, processes, and requirements that support Program Cycle implementation.

Scope of Work

Z-MELP is looking to recruit a subject matter expert (SME) for an anticipated evaluation of a large-scale USAID/Zambia Health Activity focused on providing a multidisciplinary approach to support HIV epidemic control. This position is contingent on donor approval and funding. The evaluation is expected to run from May 2023 to August 2023 and the total estimated Level of Effort for the SME is anticipated to be 45 days.

HIV/AIDS Subject Mater Expert Responsibilities

• Assist the Evaluation Team Leader in identifying and analyzing data relevant to the evaluation research questions as laid out in the Scope of Work (SOW).
• Provide contextually relevant information on HIV/AIDS epidemic control in Zambia.
• Participate in the development and revision of evaluation data collection instruments.
• In consultation with evaluation specialists, coordinate and conduct data collection efforts including conducting key informant interviews with key stakeholders. Key stakeholders may include government officials, health staff and leadership, local leaders, CSO and Community Based Volunteers representatives.
• Analyze data and contribute to report writing.
• Support the development and delivery of the evaluation presentation.
• Coordinate with the Team Lead and other team members.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• At least 8 years of experience in HIV related health programing, health evaluation, health research or similar field.
• At least 5 years of program evaluation experience.
• High-level expertise in the current status, challenges, and opportunities in HIV/AIDS epidemic control in Zambia; in-depth knowledge of local strategies and programming aimed at combatting HIV/AIDS.
• Experience in programming and technical approaches integrating improving nutrition outcomes and family planning to HIV/AIDS prevention and case management.
• Experience in facilitating In-depth Interviews/Key Informant Interviews required.
• Experience in leading USAID funded evaluations desirable, but not required.
• Demonstrated thought leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Experience with USAID/Zambia funded programs preferred.
• Master’s Degree/MD/PhD preferred but not required.

Location

This position is in Lusaka with travel within Zambia.

LOE or Contract Length

This is a short-term technical Assistance (STTA) position, and the total estimated Level of Effort is anticipated to be 45 days.

** Only Zambian citizens are eligible for this position**