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Research Assoc (Sr Tech Specialist Capacity Building, Measure Project)
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| Working Title/Rank: |
Res Assoc-Sr Tech Splst Capacity Bldg |
| Position Category: |
Research Professionals |
| Recruitment ID: |
1001943 |
| Position ID: |
1002890 |
| Salary Range: |
$80,000 - $100,000 |
| FT/PT: |
Full Time |
| Department: |
Carolina Population Center |
| Application Deadline: |
11/30/2009 |
| Proposed Start Date: |
12/01/2009 |
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| Position Summary: |
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MEASURE Evaluation Project in the Carolina Population Center at the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large international
project funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID)
that focuses on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and health
information systems (HIS) for improving health sector decision-making.
Activities include development of tools and methods to improve data
collection, analysis and use; capacity building in M&E and HIS; and
evaluation research. Particular attention is placed on generating
demand for information and facilitating its use. For further details,
see the project web site at www.cpc.unc.edu/measure. The Senior
Technical Specialist for Capacity Building will be responsible for
leading the development, management of implementation, and evaluation
of the project s capacity building strategy and related activities to
support project objectives and results. The person in this position
will oversee the work of the Training, Distance Learning, and
Organizational Development (OD) areas of the project and its respective
coordinators. He/She will also liaise with the Senior Technical
Specialists on Data Demand and Use and Knowledge Management (KM) for
the integrated implementation of the Data Demand and Use , KM, and CB
strategies and activities. Other responsibilities include working with
international agencies, donors, and other partners for development of
harmonized CB tools and methods and for coordinating project activities
with those of other organizations. The position will report to the
project Deputy Director for Capacity Building, Knowledge Management,
and Data Demand and Use. The position will be based at the Carolina
Population Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. |
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| Education Requirements: |
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| Ph.D.
degree in Public Health or in a related discipline is preferred. A
Masters degree in Public Health, a related science, or in
organizational development will be considered if the applicant has at
least 7 years of relevant experience in international assistance in the
public health arena and capacity building. |
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| Qualifications and Experience: |
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| Extensive
training and experience in strategic planning, institutional capacity
building and organizational development highly preferred.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation of health, population and
nutrition programs in developing countries highly preferred.
Thorough understanding of the capacity building needs of developing
country agencies required.
Thorough knowledge of capacity building and training strategies and
approaches that can be implemented to meet those needs required.
Strong writing and communication skills required.
Ability to work independently and manage projects on a daily basis with
minimal supervision required.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with other
project staff, funding agencies including USAID and other international
agencies; and ability to work effectively in developing country
environments required.
Fluent in English; a second language, Spanish or French, highly
preferred.
Availability to travel internationally 10-20% of time, plus several
trips annually within the U.S. required. |
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| Special Instructions: |
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| Women
and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will apply
electronically at http://jobs.unc.edu/1001943. Recruitment status for
position can be reviewed at:
www.cpc.unc.edu/aboutcpc/employment/epamilestones.
PLEASE SEE ALSO POSITION NUMBER 1002321. Interested applicants should
apply to both positions. |
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| Contact: |
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you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions
about the application process, please contact the University's Equal
Employment Opportunity Office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.
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| If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department, please contact
Lachonya Williams, HR Coordinator, l_williams@unc.edu.
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