JOB ADVERT : Zonal Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
Officer -  REACH OUT CAMEROON

REACH OUT CAMEROON
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Position Zonal Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
Officer
Reporting to Strategic Information Specialist (SIS)
Job Reference 3075/REO/VOL16/B/SW024
Department Health
Location Zone 1: Buea (North West, South West, West,
Littoral Regions
Zone 2: Yaounde (Centre, South, East)
Zone 3: Garoua (North, Far North, Adamawa)
Number of positions required 03
Contract Type Full-time
Length of project 5 years
Length of contract 1 year (renewable annually)
Gross annual salary $12 000
Fringe benefits Health insurance: $200/year
Social insurance: 13% of salary
Application Launched 30/10/2024
Application Deadline 15/11/2024
1. Background
Reach Out Cameroon is a Non-Governmental Organization created in 1996 and obtained its legal
status in the year 2000 and authorization as a National NGO with MINAT in 2024. The organisation
supports underprivileged groups especially youth and women through a community-centered
approach and advocacy through three major pillars: Health, Human Rights and Governance; and
Economic security
The health department is committed to advancing health outcomes and promoting equity in
healthcare delivery throughout Cameroon. Established in response to critical health disparities faced

by underserved populations, ROC has been at the forefront of community-based health interventions
for twenty-eight years.
The U.S. Agency for International Development administers the U.S. foreign assistance program
providing economic and humanitarian assistance in more than 80 countries worldwide. The
Community Health Equity Through Systems Strengthening (CHESS) project, funded by the United
States Agency for International Development (USAID), represents a strategic initiative designed to
address systemic barriers to health equity within Cameroon's health landscape. (CHESS) project
represents a strategic initiative designed to address systemic barriers to health equity within
Cameroon's health landscape. The goal of the project is to ensure equitable and universal access to
essential health services for all segments of the Cameroonian population through advanced
community participation. By fostering inclusive governance, CHESS seeks to ensure that health
systems are responsive to the needs of all community members, particularly the most vulnerable
groups.
Reach Out Cameroon (ROC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MoH) and funding
of USAID will roll out this 5 years project that will build the capacity of 25 disease/population-based
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Cameroon to effectively implement Community-Led Monitoring
(CLM), support Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) systems for early case detection and
notification; strengthen the capacity of existing national dialogue structures and Community Health
Workers (CHWS) to meaningfully engage in community health governance, human rights, and health
promotion through innovative context-specific Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) communication
strategies.
By the close of the project that will be implemented in 150 health districts across all 10 regions of
Cameroon, the 25 CSOs coordinating 300 community champions or site monitors will have improved,
implemented, monitored and evaluated CLM, CBS, and UHC interventions on HIV, Tuberculosis,
malaria and family planning thus contributing to the achievement of the project goal of improved

equitable and universal access to essential health services for all segments of the Cameroonian
population through advanced community participation.
To effectively tackle the challenges within Cameroon’s health systems and enhance community
engagement, the recruitment of a Zonal Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer is
essential. This role will ensure robust monitoring and evaluation of project activities, facilitate data-
driven decision-making, and support the continuous improvement of health initiatives aimed at
achieving Universal Health Coverage.
The Zonal Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officers will be crucial in implementing and
overseeing M&E activities across the designated zones. Their work will ensure that data-driven
insights inform project decisions, facilitating adaptive management and continuous improvement in
health service delivery.
This role will require close collaboration with CSOs and community health workers to develop a
comprehensive understanding of health needs and the effectiveness of interventions.
2. Overall Job Description
Each zonal MEL officer will lead all initial CLM, CBS, and SBC communication data processing from
an average of 45 Health districts and an average of 300 health facilities. They lead data quality
assurance for all four data streams for data from regions within their zone. Conduct triangulation on
data with the relevant stakeholders and local sources. Monitors CLM advocacy action points at
community, district and regional levels for all regions within the zone on the level of implementation.
They will actively identify, document and share CLM advocacy success stories to be shared within
the zone as well as with the central team and other zones. In terms of building CSO capacity, each
zonal MEL will develop performance monitoring plans per region, CSO and District within the zone
they cover. They will lead progressive CSO competency transfer on basic ME techniques and more
complex ME areas related to data processing, management, transformation, and utilization. In
collaboration with the Sub Award Management Specialist, they will review DCSO capacity-building
plans quarterly to assess the level of implementation. They will generate CSO and District KPI

performance quarterly and initiate Technology Assisted Remote Supportive Supervision (TARS2) to
ensure supervision in areas where access is low or insecure
3. Responsibilities
• M&E Framework Development: Collaborate with the project management team to develop and
implement a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework tailored to the project’s
objectives and indicators.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Design and implement data collection tools and methodologies to
monitor project activities. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess the effectiveness of
interventions.
• Field Assessments: Conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation, ensuring
adherence to M&E protocols. Gather feedback from community members and stakeholders on the
relevance and impact of health services.
• Capacity Building: Train CSOs and community health workers on M&E processes, including data
collection, analysis, and reporting. Foster an understanding of the importance of data-driven
decision-making in health governance.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on M&E findings, providing actionable recommendations to the
project management team. Ensure timely submission of reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Zonal Field Coordinator to ensure that M&E efforts align with
project activities and objectives. Facilitate the integration of M&E findings into program planning and
implementation.
• Data Dissemination: Share M&E results with stakeholders, including local health authorities and
community members, to promote transparency and accountability. Organize workshops or forums
to discuss findings and gather input for future interventions.

• Continuous Improvement: Participate in regular project review meetings to contribute to adaptive
management strategies based on M&E insights. Identify areas for improvement in project
implementation and propose solutions.
4. Qualifications
• The Zonal Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officers must hold a minimum of MSc in Public Health,
Epidemiology or biostatics with at least 2 years of monitoring and evaluation of public health
community activities and data management.
• Experience with USAID monitoring and evaluation frameworks will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and other data management and analytic software
• Proficiency in English and French.

Composition of application file
I. A letter of motivation not more than 02 pages with 1.5 spacing and a font size of 12
II. Curriculum Vitae CV
III. 02 references from previous employment
IV. Copy of highest academic qualification


NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Interested and qualified candidates should send the requested files to hiring@reachoutcm.org or
deposit an enclosed application at the Reach Out Head Office at Small Soppo, Wonganga, Buea, SWR.

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