Temporal Job vacancies

Abt. Associates Inc., a US-based company, is implementing the USAID–funded President’s Malaria Initiative VectorLink project. The project is supporting the implementation of malaria control strategies such as indoor residual spraying (IRS) as well as entomological monitoring.

Abt Associate is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill the temporary position of Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (23 positions) and Data Entry Clerks (58 positions) in Bo and Bombali districts. Successful candidates for M&E assistants and data entry clerks will be contracted for one and two months respectively.

Operation Sites

Bo District: Dambala,Ngalu, Jembe, Serabu, Gondama, Sumbuya, Jimmi, Gbaiima Songa, Mongere, Koribondo, Gerihun, Fengehun, Tikonko, Bumpe

Bombali District: Rokontha, Mara, Pate Bana, Binkolo, Kamabai, Kagbere, Makarie, Kalangba, Yeli Sanda




AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

1. M&E Assistants – The position will be responsible for all data reporting-related activities during the IRS campaign. He/she will also assist the M&E Manager in conducting monitoring checks, and data reviews to identify errors and supervise data collection by spray operators in line with reporting requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for monitoring data collection activities during the campaign
• Support data entry and ensure timely reports to data centers
• Ensure correct use of M&E tools at the site
• Ensure data are reported according to the approved dataflow and timelines and attend to any other duties assigned
• Ensure all data are reviewed and verified by Team leaders/Brigade supervisors for their respective operation sites
• Daily data collection on errors identified and reported to the M&E manager via the data collection  tool provided
• Ensure  and precisely reported to be used for quality improvement at the site level
• Supervise site-level data reporting cycle to ensure data completeness on a periodic basis, or when required
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Train IRS seasonal workers on data collection using M&E tools and procedures
• Perform data collection verification in project-supported communities
• Coach personnel on data entry and verification
• Ensure timely delivery of data (on phones or paper forms) from the field to the data center
• Supervise Data Entry Clerks and ensure data entry is complete and thorough
• Provide feedback to supervisors on common data collection errors
• Produce weekly spray data progress reports for the assigned district
• Perform other duties as assigned by the M&E Manager

Education, Experience, and other requirements:

• Graduate in Social sciences, statistics, or Public Health (students are encouraged to apply)
• Significant experience in data entry and data management
• Demonstrate competence in assessing priorities and in managing a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and meeting deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• Strong writing, editing, and formatting skills
• Demonstrate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, etc. will be of advantage

• Residents in Bombali or Bo areour preferred
• Female candidates MUST not be pregnant or lactating mothers during the spray campaign
• Must be both physically and medically fit with no history of chronic respiratory infection and non-allergic to insecticides
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel, DHIS2, CommCare, and ODK
• Experience training large groups of people preferred

How to apply 

• Select a preferred Operational Site from the list provided above and state it in your application letter. Application letters that do not have a specific Operational Site indicated will not be considered.
• Attach a copy of the education certificate. 
• Original certificate (s) will be required during the selection process.

Submit an application letter and CV by the methods stated below. 

Email the application to the following address:

abtassociates.sl.recruit@gmail.com

Please indicate the position and preferred operational site in the subject line of the email. Emails without an operational site and Job title will not be considered.

Or you can deliver a hard copy to the IRS Malaria Focal Person- DHMT Office for the preferred district.

The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 PM Saturday, December 24th, 2022. 

Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate ALL applications. The evaluation process would include the qualifications of each applicant (recentness and appropriateness of the applicant’s education and experience), answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated, and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant’s earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more to be eligible for an appointment.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit original copies of Education certificates, and valid identification and undertake a -post-training evaluation test.