Field Associate

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;