Principal Technical Advisor – Research and Learning

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Report directly to the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning.

• Develop and spearhead innovative solutions that facilitate MERL implementation across various Jhpiego projects.

• Provide high-quality technical strategies that embody MERL best practices.

• Assist in the design and execution of intricate research studies.

• Enhance capacity, engage in continuous quality improvement, promote data utilization for decision-making, and document best practices and lessons learned.

• Create publications for peer-reviewed journals.

• Offer senior-level technical support, guidance, and counsel to country programs.

• Ensure that assisted programs are technically robust, cohesive, evidence-based, and aligned with country and donor priorities.

• Lead intricate implementation research that fosters the adoption of transformative initiatives and innovations.

• Conduct advanced data analyses, including discrete choice analysis and multilevel modeling.

• Ensure integrated technical strategies across project components.

• Develop solutions, guidance, learning resources, tools, and innovations to expedite results.

• Evaluate and analyze data to identify trends.

• Address programmatic and technical challenges alongside project and partner staff.

• Secure buy-in from donors, partners, and governmental stakeholders.

• Build technical capacity and mentor staff, including creating annual training plans and learning materials.

• Support external communications, such as success stories, blogs, and technical communications.

• Assist field staff in presenting and sharing insights from country-implementation experiences.

• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree in public health (international health, epidemiology, biostatistics, demography), statistics, economics, or behavioral science.

• 8–10 years of progressively responsible technical experience, including the implementation and/or management of MERL for international field-based programs.

• Strong technical and programmatic foundation in MERL, particularly in providing technical support and programmatic guidance.

• Significant experience in implementation research utilizing qualitative and advanced quantitative methods.

• Comprehensive knowledge of performance monitoring and the application of data for performance improvement.

• Experience in developing MERL systems for projects and country programs.

• Familiarity with health information systems.

• Experience in designing and conducting program evaluations.

• Experience working in challenging environments across Africa, Asia, or LAC regions.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and expertise in strategic program planning, implementation, and management.

• Proven technical experience in designing, executing, or assessing technical interventions.

• Proven experience in leading highly skilled and capable technical teams.

• Ability to forge connections across various health and functional areas.

• Excellent understanding of USG systems and other donor frameworks and processes.

• Experience in cultivating productive working relationships with counterparts in global agencies and organizations.

• Capability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, multicultural environment with multiple tasks and tight deadlines.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including strong technical writing and presentation capabilities.

• Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese is preferred.

• Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive rewards package that supports employees' health, life, career, and retirement needs.

• Pre-employment background check and individualized assessment of prior criminal history.

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Workplace accommodations and accessibility support.