Senior Director, Strategic Information, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning – Health Programs

FHI 360

Senior Director leading SI/MEL strategy, analytics, and data systems for FHI 360’s global health programs. Guiding portfolio standards, technical teams, donor reporting, and evidence-based program improvement.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic information, monitoring, evaluation, and data analytics within complex public health programs, while providing technical leadership and guidance to project teams. Proficient in managing diverse portfolios, ensuring data governance, and meeting donor reporting standards.

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Strategic Information ManagementMonitoring And Evaluation (MEL)Data AnalyticsLeadership And Line ManagementProject Management Principles

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Hard Skills

Quantitative And Qualitative MethodsData VisualizationProgram Implementation MethodologiesRisk ManagementStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Oral And Written CommunicationAnalytical SkillsTeam LeadershipCapacity Building

Tools & Technologies

DHIS2Power BITableau

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationProject Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Global Health SecurityInfectious DiseasesMaternal And Child HealthHealth Systems StrengtheningNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for strategic information, monitoring, evaluation, analytics, data systems, and learning across the Health Programs portfolio
Oversee SI/MEL implementation across multiple projects and project teams
Establish and refine SI/MEL frameworks, approaches, tools, activities, and portfolio-wide technical standards
Analyze project performance, indicator targets, data quality assessments, and portfolio-level trends
Resolve cross-award methodological and measurement issues, including indicator definitions, denominators, data quality gaps, and evaluation design trade-offs
Strengthen data governance, interoperability, and integration of DHIS2, EMRs, LMIS, and custom databases
Ensure project data systems meet donor reporting standards and support programmatic decision-making
Serve as senior technical advisor to project leadership, SI/MEL Directors and Advisors, and headquarters management
Provide technical guidance on surveillance and data use for epidemic control, global health security, and cross-cutting health programs
Support proposal development, write SI/MEL sections, and contribute to results frameworks
Synthesize lessons learned, disseminate best practices, and contribute to publications and conferences
Build capacity of technical teams and local partners in data management, visualization, and evidence use
Lead seasoned technical experts, including supervision, performance management, and professional development
Manage budgets, resource allocation, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and portfolio structure
Provide matrixed, dotted-line technical oversight to project SI/MEL Directors
Advise on staffing structures, participate in senior SI/MEL recruitment, onboard staff, and mobilize specialist support
Assume direct responsibility for SI/MEL activities on designated bilateral awards or global projects when requested
Travel approximately 25% to engage stakeholders, oversee implementation, and attend relevant meetings and events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Business Administration, International Development, Civil Society, Communication, Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Gender, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology, Youth, or a related field
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in project management, overseeing complex projects and initiatives; or 12 years and a master’s degree; or 9 years and a PhD; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in leadership and line management
Proven experience leading and managing complex, strategic portfolios of programs/projects on a national or international scale
Experience leading teams in complex settings and managing financial and human resources
Significant experience working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
Demonstrated expertise in strategic information, MEL, surveillance, and data analytics in large, complex public health or development programs
Strong technical command of quantitative and qualitative methods and data visualization
Proficiency with digital tools including DHIS2, Power BI, and Tableau
Knowledge of global health and development programming, particularly global health security, infectious diseases, maternal and child health, and health systems strengthening
Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles
Expertise in program implementation methodologies
Proficiency in organizational leadership practices
Expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
Excellent oral and written communication and analytical skills in English
Ability to meet or exceed revenue targets across USG, foundations/corporations, and other donors
Approximately 25% travel may be required
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Must use computers and standard office productivity equipment
Preferred: Master’s Degree in a related field
Preferred: PMP Certification or other recognized project management certification
Preferred: Certifications relevant to research management or organizational leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account
18 days of paid vacation per year for US-based full-time staff
12 sick days per year for US-based full-time staff
11 holidays per year for US-based full-time staff
Competitive benefits package
Professional development
Policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Equal opportunity employer
Safeguarding and code of conduct commitments
Employment screening checks, including reference, criminal record, and terrorism finance checks