Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) will be working as part of a consortium of organizations on a program to provide targeted support and sustainably build the leadership and management capacity of EPI team/managers, strengthen EPI coordination fora and overall EPI program at national and sub-national levels through the strategic use of data across 8 countries.
Description and Objectives
The Field Analyst will provide technical and operational support for the execution of the EPI Program. This will involve
day-to-day execution of program workflows.
Technical Responsibilities – Program Support
a. Program implementation
- Conduct immunization system diagnostic within the country or region;
- Support day-to-day execution of the program activities;
- Contribute to a program workstream and escalate program challenges to the Country Lead;
- Gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop and communicate recommendations;
- Facilitate collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results;
- Participate in routine technical problem-solving sessions with the primary client and relevant stakeholders to brainstorm implementation challenges and align on decisions to guide the path forward;
b. Program monitoring and reporting
- Regularly track, monitor and review program activities to ensure quality, accountability, and contractual compliance with agreed deliverables and performance indicators as per the scope of work;
- Document progress reports and liaise with key stakeholders;
- Participate in structured mid-term and end-term program evaluations;
Required competencies
a. Core requirements
- Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
- Demonstrated strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and thought leadership abilities;
- Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Demonstrated aptitude for analytics;
- Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization;
- Reliable people manager, able to manage and promote inclusive and diverse teams within the organization;
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
- Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
- Strong logical reasoning and creative thinking skills;
- Results-oriented performer experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills,
Education and Experience
Academic training: Outstanding record of academic achievement with a minimum of a First-Class Bachelors’
degree in International Development, Applied Sciences and Technology, Policy and Strategy Development,
Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management or similarly relevant field;
Experience: Strong record of leadership in an academic, professional, or extracurricular setting;
How to apply
Please apply for the position by sending an updated CV to recruitments@solinagroup.com on or before 8th September 2023. Kindly state the role in the subject of your email as (“Application for Field Associate”). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
SCIDaR is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.