M&E Advisor

Nakupuna Companies seeks a M&E Advisor. The Office of Program Transition and Supply Chain (PTSC) leads the Department of State’s health systems transition planning on behalf of the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD). In this capacity, PTSC develops and oversees the execution of bilateral transition MOUs and country implementation plans, establishing requirements, standards, targets, and timelines, and monitoring progress against those plans. PTSC also serves as GHSD’s center of excellence for private-sector engagement, private-finance mobilization, and economic analysis. In addition, the office oversees the global supply chain contract, ensuring the safe, timely, and effective delivery of HIV, malaria, and TB commodities to more than 70 countries on a regular and ongoing basis.

The M&E Advisor will serve as the technical advisor for monitoring, evaluation, and data analytics for U.S. government-funded global health programs including MOU and multi-year program implementation, ensuring high‑quality performance measurement, data use, and evidence generation to improve program effectiveness and health outcomes. The incumbent will help design and implement M&E frameworks and systems; develop and refine indicators and data reporting tools; ensure data quality and compliance with agency requirements; conduct evaluations and integrated data analytics; and translate and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations for program design, decisions, and policy dialogue with partner‑country governments and partners.

• Design, update, and oversee implementation of program transition-related monitoring and evaluation frameworks and plans for U.S. government-funded bilateral health MOU and multi-year plan activities, ensuring alignment with agency, interagency, and partner‑country strategies
• Develop, refine, and standardize performance indicators, data reporting tools, and standard operating procedures to track program inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impacts across health technical areas
• Coordinate data quality assessments, verify reported results, and ensure compliance with U.S. government, partner‑country, and donor reporting requirements and guidance
• Manage analysis of routine and non‑routine data, synthesize findings, and produce clear, actionable reports, dashboards, and briefers for decision‑makers
• Contributes to development of metrics for tracking the progress of transferring responsibility for health/HIV programs from donors to partner countries
• Oversee the implementation of MOUs, ensuring compliance with agreed terms and objectives
• Monitor and report on MOU progress, challenges, and outcomes to senior leadership
• Develop and maintain tracking systems for MOU status and changes
• Provide technical guidance and support to teams involved in MOU implementation and modification
  
  
  

Deliverables

• Data management and analysis plan
• Database development and update
• Conduct analytics and data visualizations
• MOU implementation oversight and tracking reports
• Synthesize data analysis findings in concise presentations and reports
• Recommendations for improving MOU processes and alignment with program goals
  
  
  

Skills/Qualifications

• Understanding of key global health areas (e.g., HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, MNCH, health systems strengthening, diagnostics, commodities, etc.)
• Familiarity with macro-fiscal, epi and financial data
• Design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Strong understanding of global health security, health assistance modalities, and donor-to-country transition of health programs
• Quantitative and qualitative research methods including conducting integrated analytics
• Strong background in program oversight and compliance monitoring
• Data quality assessment and data verification techniques
• Ability to link M&E findings to program improvement and strategic planning
• Ability to communicate technical M&E concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and report-writing skills
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities
• Familiarity with international partnership frameworks and U.S. government requirements.
  
  
  

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Health Economics, International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 6 years of experience in international development and/or global health, program monitoring and evaluation, health systems evaluation, integrated data analytics
  
  
  

Clearance Requirements Secret clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
  
  
  

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation for this position is $120,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.