Старший (-a) спеціаліст (-ка) з моніторингу, оцінки і навчання в програму USAID DOBRE / Senior MEL Officer for USAID DOBRE Program

Global Communities is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer for the USAID-funded Decentralization Offering Better Results and Efficiency (DOBRE) project. This project will strengthen local governments in newly consolidated communities to effectively manage resources and services that respond to community priorities and improve citizen engagement and oversight in local governance.

Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable.

The Sr. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer will work closely with the MEL Specialist on the design and implementation of the DOBRE Program Monitoring & Evaluation System. He/she will support development of the system and quality control, help in data collection and analysis, and provide input into monthly and quarterly reports. The Sr. MEL Officer will work closely with regional teams who will provide information and data for the M&E system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the MEL Specialist to implement the Monitoring & Evaluation Plan, including analyzing data to track project indicators, and preparing progress reports to satisfy reporting requirements;

• Support the MEL Specialist/MEL team to establish, effectively roll out, and update data capture tools and procedures to enable accurate and timely monitoring and reporting, propose any additional resources needed to complete the activities and assist in monitoring and evaluation of program activities;

• Help train DOBRE team and partners in use of monitoring tools and applications and propose any additional resources needed to complete the activities and assist in monitoring and evaluation of program activities;

• Lead and support the design and implementation of assessments and other pre and post data collection and analysis;

• Provide consultations/trainings to DOBRE partner communities on introduction and use of performance monitoring indicators in communities programs and plans upon request;

• Collaborate and share monitoring and evaluation expertise with other DOBRE technical assistance components;

• Travel to field sites to follow up independently with program activities (if the organization’s security policies and procedures allow);

• Ensure accuracy and timelines of data entered into M&E system;

• Participate in discussions with local officials and communities to establish consistency in the use of indicator definitions and data sources;

• Assist in developing and applying different M&E and learning methods (including monitoring systems, tools for data collection and analysis, evaluations and participatory reviews) and systems for using the learning in program decision-making to improve impact;

• Facilitate development, implementation, and oversight of the work plan related to MEL and CLA activities;

• Contribute to HQ and donor reports particularly on program progress towards indicators; produce analytical summaries including graphs, charts, tables, narratives and visuals to fulfill internal and external reporting requirements;

• Regularly document lessons learned, best practices, program data analysis summaries, and evaluations and provide evidence based information, success stories, case studies and other high quality, results-based documentation;

• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to implement and maintain monitoring and evaluation efforts;

• Assist the MEL Specialist/MEL team to prepare drafts of Terms of Reference, project deliverables and other additional technical components of any solicitations for M&E-related contract/sub-agreements;

• Stay updated on developments in monitoring and evaluation trends; approaches to data analysis and visualization, and keep the M&E data base updated to provide all necessary data processing functions;

• Contribute to learning agenda of DOBRE MEL team;

• Help MEL Specialist keep the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and monitoring tools updated based in lessons learned;

• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the MEL Specialist or Chief of Party.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning concepts including data collection and analysis;

• Knowledge of M&E databases and analytical software;

• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages (Excel, SPSS, SAS) preferred;

• Familiarity with data visualization tools;

• Good organizational, inter-personal skills and communication skills;

• Strong writing and public presentation skills, ability to prepare clear and concise reports;

• Self-motivated and able to meet concrete deadlines;

• Ability to work in a team-oriented setting;

• Proficiency in English and Ukrainian — both written and oral required;

• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite (especially Excel, Access and similar database software)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social sciences, public administration, economic development, business administration, planning or related field;

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing and reporting on the applications of quantitative and qualitative information management methods of local and international projects; managing information systems;

• Proven knowledge and experience in utilizing applications for the design, monitoring and evaluation of projects;

• Proven knowledge and understanding of research methodologies and processes;

• Experience in program start-up, in establishing M&E systems, and applying CLA practices is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must have professional-level English, both written and oral, and fluency in Ukrainian and/or Russian. Must be able to read and interpret documents, and communicate with others as necessary to perform job duties effectively.

Interested candidates are asked to send CVs and Cover letters to [email protected] as soon as possible, indicating position title in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Position is open until filled.