Senior Advisor, Performance Management and Analytics- AFGHS- PATH

PATH seeks a highly analytical and systems-oriented Senior Advisor, Performance Management and Analytics, to lead performance tracking and milestone management for a large, multi-country fixed-amount award spanning malaria, maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH), HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and polio programs. Under this award mechanism, payment is directly tied to achievement of defined milestone targets. The role will establish and manage a comprehensive milestone performance management system to monitor progress against more than 170 milestones across 13 countries, proactively identify risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure achievement of performance thresholds and full invoice payment. The role sits at the intersection of program management, monitoring and evaluation, performance management, and data systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of a milestone performance management framework for a large fixed-amount award; Maintain oversight of more than 170 milestones across 13 countries and multiple technical areas; Establish standardized processes for milestone monitoring, verification, forecasting, and reporting; Develop milestone attainment forecasts and performance projections; Monitor milestone achievement trends and identify potential risks; Ensure timely escalation of performance concerns and facilitate development of mitigation plans; Design, implement, and continuously improve a centralized milestone tracking platform; Develop automated dashboards, scorecards, and performance monitoring tools; Create systems for monthly milestone reviews, checkpoint assessments, and performance forecasting; Establish data quality standards, reporting protocols, and documentation procedures; Partner with global and country MEL teams to align milestone tracking systems with existing monitoring frameworks; Support country teams in understanding milestone requirements, performance indicators, and tracking methodologies; Facilitate regular performance review meetings with technical, MEL, finance, and program teams; Provide technical guidance and capacity strengthening to country teams; Serve as the primary coordination point between global leadership and country implementation teams; Establish early warning systems to identify milestones at risk of underperformance; Analyze root causes of performance gaps and recommend corrective actions; Work with program leads and country teams to develop and monitor implementation improvement plans; Support adaptive management processes; Track implementation of mitigation actions and assess their effectiveness; Develop executive-level dashboards and visualizations; Produce monthly performance summaries and portfolio-level status reports; Translate complex performance data into actionable insights for senior leadership; Create visual management tools that highlight milestones requiring intervention and support; Promote a results-oriented approach to milestone achievement; Support annual planning, target setting, and performance review processes; Collaborate with finance and award management teams on payment implications of milestone performance; Advise leadership on performance trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for improving achievement rates

Requirements

Master's degree in Public Health, International Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in program performance management, monitoring and evaluation, data analytics, project management, or related fields; Experience supporting complex donor-funded global health programs in low- and middle-income countries; Demonstrated experience designing and managing performance tracking systems and dashboards; Strong data analysis and visualization skills using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar platforms; Experience working across multiple countries and coordinating diverse stakeholder groups; Proven ability to translate data into programmatic and operational decision-making; Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail; Must have legal authorization to work in the country of hire

Nice to have

Experience working with fixed-amount awards, results-based financing mechanisms, performance-based contracts, or milestone-driven funding models; Experience supporting malaria, MCH, HIV, TB, polio, or broader global health portfolios; Familiarity with donor compliance, award management, and program finance concepts; Experience leading development of enterprise performance management systems; Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks and methodologies; Professional fluency in French and English preferred

Benefits

15 vacation days; 11 holiday days; 2 personal days; 12 sick days per year; Medical and dental plans; Life insurance; Disability and retirement benefits