Strategic Information (SI) Specialist - Namibia Consultant

Strategic Information (SI) Specialist - Namibia Consultant

Background:

The Data for Implementation (Data.FI) Project is a global initiative funded by the U.S. Government through the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Its primary goal is to improve data quality and use to accelerate HIV epidemic control and support life-saving service delivery. The project works to strengthen health information systems (HIS) and build the capacity of local government and institutions, ensuring sustainable, country-owned solutions that maintain the impact of HIV/AIDS programs.

In Namibia, Data.FI supports the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MHSS) to enhance digital M&E systems, generate high-quality HIV and TB data, and promote data-driven decision-making. These efforts contribute to a resilient national health information ecosystem that advances program sustainability and empowers Namibia to lead its HIV response with evidence-based strategies.

Position Overview:

The Strategic Information (SI) Specialist will provide technical leadership and hands-on support to DOS implementing partners (IPs) to strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems for HIV/TB programs. The SI Specialist will focus on improving data quality, enhancing reporting in national and global systems, and facilitating quarterly data review meetings with stakeholders.

This position will ensure accountability for results and compliance with U.S. Government (USG) and PEPFAR reporting requirements, while advancing Namibia's HIV/TB response. By supporting the generation, verification, and use of high-quality HIV/TB data, the SI Specialist will contribute directly to life-saving service delivery, program improvement, and achievement of national and global epidemic control targets.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

*Provide M&E technical support to DOS IPs to strengthen data quality, reporting, and use of HIV/TB program data.
*Lead the design and implementation of data quality assurance activities, including data verification and audits, to improve accuracy, timeliness, and reliability of reported data.
*Support IPs in ensuring alignment with national and USG/PEPFAR reporting requirements such as the Multi-Sectoral Information Management System and DATIM.
*Ensure timely and accurate submission of MER indicators to DATIM in collaboration with IPs, in line with PEPFAR guidance.
*Coordinate and facilitate quarterly HIV/TB data review meetings with IPs, producing reports with findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions.
*Document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and success stories to strengthen knowledge management and partner learning.
*Collaborate closely with the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MHSS), DOS, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with national HIS and SI priorities.
*Provide capacity building and mentorship to IP M&E staff to sustain improvements in data management and use.

Qualifications:

*Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Demography, Health Informatics, or related field; Bachelor's degree with 10 years experience may be considered.
*At least 7 years of progressive experience in M&E, strategic information, or health informatics, with a focus on HIV/TB programs.
*Proven experience conducting data quality assessments, verifications, and audits in health programs.
*Demonstrated expertise in data analysis, visualization, and use of health information systems (Excel, DHIS2, DATIM )
*Strong facilitation skills with experience in leading multi-stakeholder review meetings or learning forums.
*Excellent writing, documentation, and knowledge management skills.
*Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to engage government, donor, and implementing partner stakeholders.
*Experience working with U.S. Government-funded projects, particularly PEPFAR programs, is required.
*Fluency in English required, proficiency in local languages an advantage.

Deliverables:

*Quarterly HIV/TB data review meetings conducted with documented reports and action points.
*Data quality audit and verification exercises completed, with findings and recommendations shared with IPs.
*Timely submission of MER indicator reports to DATIM by supported IPs, with quality checks documented.
*Documentation package with lessons learned, success stories, and best practices compiled and shared with stakeholders.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Position Title: Strategic Information (SI) Specialist (Full-time Consultant)
Reports to: Data.FI Country Team Lead
Location: Windhoek, Namibia (position is open to Namibian Nationals only)
Period of Performance: October 2025 - March 2026 (with possibility of extension)

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