Data.FI Lesotho M&E Specialist

Data.FI Lesotho M&E Specialist

Translating Data for Implementation (Data.FI) is a global project funded by the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) to support digital health transformation, data-driven epidemic control, and health security. Data.FI partners with programs to accelerate and sustain access to high-quality data to expedite HIV and COVID-19 epidemic control and maintenance. By improving global, regional, national, and community / local in-depth analysis of HIV and COVID-19 epidemiologic and programmatic data, Data.FI expedites program achievements to improve client services and attain and sustain control of the epidemics. Data.FI supports host country governments to enhance existing health information systems (HIS), informing management responses to gaps in programming and sustaining impact by supporting local partner transition.

Purpose of Position : In Lesotho, Data.FI supports the Ministry of Gender, Youth, and Social Development (MGYSD), Ministry of Health (MOH), the National AIDS Commission (NAC) and the US Government in design and implementation of various digital HIS components, improve data analytics, use and advancing information security initiatives. The M&E Specialist will work directly with DOS, MGYSD, MOH NAC and implementing partners to strengthen M&E and digital health activities. The role will focus on improving data analytics, quality, reporting and data use across platforms such as LODIIS, eLMIS, DHIS2, DATIM, and other key systems to inform decision-making.

This position is based in Maseru, Lesotho. The fixed term of this assignment is 4 months, from December 2025 through March 2026.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Design and Implementation of M&E Systems :

• Develop comprehensive M&E frameworks and plans aligned with project goals and donor requirements.
• Design data collection tools, methodologies, and systems to monitor project activities and outcomes effectively.
• Lead the implementation of M&E activities, including data collection, verification, and analysis.
• Support digitization and optimization of data collection tools across LODIIS, iHRIS, eLMIS, DHIS2, and related paper-based systems.

Support Improved Data Quality, Analysis and Use :

Capacity Building and Technical Assistance :

Reporting and Documentation :

Specific Responsibilities :

To align with the ongoing Data.FI work plan :

LODIIS Support

Strengthening M&E functions supporting LODIIS rollout as the statutory OVC case management system.

Support data alignment between LODIIS and MGYSD reporting systems and conduct data quality and performance reviews.

iHRIS Finalization

Support validation of HRH indicators and lead revisions to M&E components linked to iHRIS finalization and rollout.

Review data completeness, data use processes, and HRH analytics dashboards.

eLMIS Support

Participate in digitization of supply chain reporting tools.

Provide M&E support to usage monitoring of eLMIS.

Work with developers to refine Supply Chain indicators and data quality protocols.

Information

Security & Governance Support

Contribute M&E expertise to information security monitoring indicators and reporting tools.

Support the development of compliance tracking templates and data governance monitoring indicators.

Department of State

Ad Hoc Tasks

Provide rapid analytics, interpretations, and documentation tailored for high-level briefings and reporting.

Required Qualifications :

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