Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation.

Title: Director of Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Department: Strategic Information and Innovation

Location:  Dar es Salaam

Reports To: Chief of Party/ Country Director

Classification: Full-time

How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation?

The Director of Research, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (RMEL) will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of monitoring, evaluation, learning, research, and information management systems across the program. The position is responsible for ensuring high-quality data collection, analysis, reporting, and utilization to drive evidence-based decision-making, program improvement, donor compliance, and organizational learning.

The Director will lead the development and implementation of robust RMEL frameworks, strengthen data-driven program management, oversee research and evaluation activities, and build the capacity of staff and partners to effectively use data for planning, performance management, and strategic decision-making.

No two days are alike at EGPAF, but what can you expect in this role?

      Strategic Leadership & Information Management

• Lead and coordinate RMEL, research, informatics, and partner data management functions.
• Oversee implementation of monitoring, evaluation, learning, and quality assurance systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of program outputs, outcomes, and performance indicators to donors, government stakeholders, and organizational leadership.
• Provide technical leadership and representation in national, regional, and international RMEL forums and working groups.
• Support development of annual work plans, performance targets, and reporting frameworks.

       Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

• Design, strengthen, and continuously improve RMEL systems, tools, indicators, and methodologies.
• Promote a culture of data use and evidence-based decision-making across all program levels.
• Lead routine performance monitoring, data reviews, and data quality assessments.
• Strengthen capacity of staff and government partners in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and utilization.
• Ensure effective use of health information systems and digital technologies to improve program monitoring and reporting.

Research & Evaluation

• Lead the program’s research, evaluation, and learning agenda in alignment with donor and national priorities.
• Oversee planning, implementation, quality assurance, and dissemination of research and evaluation studies.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, and research organizations.
• Translate research findings into program improvements, policy recommendations, and strategic actions.
• Provide technical mentorship and leadership to teams involved in research, evaluation, and knowledge management.

Program Strategy & Business Development

• Contribute to strategic planning, annual reviews, program design, and proposal development.
• Support resource mobilization efforts, including development of concepts, budgets, and donor submissions.
• Work closely with senior leadership to ensure program strategies are informed by evidence and performance data.

To be successful, you will have:

• Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Demography, Monitoring & Evaluation, Health Research, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and research for large-scale HIV/TB or public health programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex data collection, reporting, and information systems.
• Strong knowledge of Tanzania's health sector, HIV/TB programs, and national health information systems.
• Proven experience leading evaluation and research initiatives, data quality improvement, and evidence-based programming.
• Experience working with donor-funded programs, preferably USAID/GHSD-funded initiatives.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, capacity-building, and strategic planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage digital and innovative technologies to strengthen RMEL systems.

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child, or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS, and we are making an impact. We are a proven leader in the global fight to end HIV and AIDS, and an advocate for every child to live a full and healthy life into adulthood. For more than 30 years, EGPAF has been a leader in meeting urgent needs in pediatric HIV and AIDS in the world’s most affected regions. We carry out our values of passion, innovation, teamwork, leadership, integrity, excellence and equity every day, while maximizing our impact in the communities we serve. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation!

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) began supporting HIV and AIDS programming in Tanzania in 2003 and established a country office in 2004. Ever since, in close collaboration and partnership with the Ministry of Health Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children and Presidents Office Regional Administration and Local Government, EGPAF expanded scope to supporting quality comprehensive and integrated HIV, GBV, TB and Family planning services in the supported regions. Recently EGPAF in collaboration with Aidsfonds, PATA and UNICEF introduced the partnership in Tanzania as one of the countries to implement the ViiV Pediatric Breakthrough Partnership.

As a global, multinational and multicultural organization, EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all, and that enables them to reach their full potential. The Foundation is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B).

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.

The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee at any stage of recruitment, please contact [email protected]

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. In addition to country law requirements, we comply with U.S. laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities.

We do not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. If anyone requests payment from you in connection with your application or offer, please report it immediately via our ethics hotline — by phone at 1-888-225-1429 (toll-free, U.S.) or online at Ethics Point.