[Hiring] Principal Technical Advisor - Research and Learning @Jhpiego

Role Description

Reporting to the Director, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning, the Principal Technical Advisor is accountable for building and leading new, innovative solutions to directly support implementation of MERL across multiple Jhpiego projects. This position will hold emphasis on delivery and execution of high-quality technical approaches that reflect best practices in MERL, working with the goal of meeting emerging priorities and needs, both internally and externally. They will ensure quality across multiple initiatives, projects, and programs by leading the development of new solutions that help programs to reach and achieve program objectives.

They will support the design and conduct of complex research studies, capacity building, continuous quality improvement, facilitating data use for decision making, and documentation of best practices and lessons learned, including through development of publications for peer-reviewed journals.

Duration: November 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027

Responsibilities

• Provides senior level, high-quality technical assistance by combining industry knowledge and best practices with strategic program expertise, guidance, and advice for country programs.
• Ensures that the programs that are assisted are technically sound, cohesive, evidence-based, and responsive to the priorities and needs of the countries and donors.
• Leads the design of complex implementation research that promotes the future adoption of new and transformative initiatives/innovations.
• Leads the design and conduct of advanced data analyses (e.g., discrete choice analysis, multilevel modeling).
• Ensures cohesive and integrated technical approach across project components to maximize impact.
• Leads the development of new solutions to extend program reach and achieve program objectives.
• Leads the development of guidance and learning resources as well as the lead for defining and testing new tools and innovations for accelerating achievement of results.
• Assesses and analyses data and identifies trends.
• Addresses complex programmatic and technical challenges by working across project and partner staff to develop or adapt technical interventions or approaches to accelerate progress.
• Obtains buy-in from donors, partners, and government stakeholders to ensure programming and technical approach is responsive to needs and priorities.
• Builds technical capacity within Jhpiego and coaches and mentors staff accordingly, including developing and implementing annual training plans, learning activities, and materials to support capacity building.
• Provides support to the realization of external communication priorities including supporting the development of success stories, blogs, and other program and technical related communication materials that demonstrate Jhpiego’s technical expertise, results, and programming excellence.
• Supports field staff to present and disseminate learning from country implementation.
• Contributes to the development of peer-reviewed publications.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public health (international health, epidemiology, biostatistics, demography), statistics, economics, or behavioral science.
• 8-10 years of progressively responsible technical experience including implementing and/or managing MERL for international field-based programs.
• Strong technical and programmatic background in MERL, especially technical support and programmatic direction.
• Substantive experience in implementation research, including use of qualitative and advanced quantitative methods.
• Indepth knowledge of performance monitoring and data use for performance improvement.
• Experience in developing MERL systems for projects and country programs.
• Knowledge of health information systems.
• Experience in designing and conducting program evaluations.
• Experience in working in challenging environments in Africa, Asia, or LAC regions.
• Proven leadership skills and expertise in strategic program planning, implementation, and management.
• Proven technical experience in the design, implementation, or measurement of technical interventions.
• Proven experience in leading highly skilled and qualified technical personnel.
• Proven collaborator with ability to see and create connections across vertical health areas, as well as across functional areas.
• Excellent understanding of USG systems and other donor structure and processes.
• Proven ability and experience developing productive working relationships with counterparts in other agencies and organizations worldwide.
• Proven ability to work in a complex, fast-paced, multi-cultural environment with multiple tasks and short deadlines.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, including strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Fluency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese preferred.

Requirements

• The hourly rate range for this role is expected to be: $52.79 - $68.73.
• The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level.
• Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career, and retirement.

Benefits

• More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.