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MEL Project Manager - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine - 20001663
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Department Summary:
STOP Spillover is a USAID-funded project launched in October 2020 to anticipate and address threats posed by emerging zoonotic diseases that move from animals to humans. Over the next 5 years, the project will work in ten countries across Africa and Asia. A Tufts-led international consortium will support countries to build capacity to directly reduce outbreaks from known zoonotic viruses. The consortium will work with USAID to develop and institutionalize innovative, country-specific, and sustainable approaches to decrease the risk of viral spillover from animals to humans and reduce amplification and spread of viruses among humans.

DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Project Manager for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) will coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities across all Stop Spillover countries, including managing the MEL Plan and will serve as the primary point of contact at Tufts with USAID's M&E Coordinator. In partnership with three MEL Technical Advisors and the Senior MEL Technical Lead, the MEL Project Manager will ensure that the MEL Plan successfully captures project performance and results.

Qualifications

Required:

• MA/MS degree with relevance to public health, global health, One Health, or international development.
• 5 years of experience managing M&E for large-scale international NGO projects, with a preference for candidates with a track record of working on USAID or other USG global health grants.
• Experience in a University setting or ability to quickly learn University policies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, data management software, digital communications.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, under supervision, and as part of a team.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Preferred:

• Experience working with data to develop reports.
• Proven experience with design software and developing professional reports.
• Experience in global health or international relations, demonstrated cross-cultural experience.
• French language proficiency a plus.
• Knowledge of Federal regulations governing sponsored activity.
• Prior experience managing USAID grants will be plus.

An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.


Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Grafton
Job: Academic Programs
Organization: USAID STOP
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Nov 10, 2020, 9:42:11 AM

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