EnCompass LLC шукає Sr. MEL Specialist, Short Term

The Ukraine Monitoring and Learning Support (UMLS) Activity requires support for the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities in the UMLS work plan. This consultancy position is for discrete MEL technical tasks/services, and the consultancy has the potential to be renewed. Assigned tasks will be aligned to consultant expertise and availability. This position reports to Chief of Party.

The work plan is part of the seven-year, USAID-funded Activity to holistically assist the USAID Regional Mission in Ukraine with its monitoring; evaluation; and collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) needs during the implementation of the Mission’s country development strategy. 

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the UMLS Activity work plan by undertaking diverse technical tasks/services on behalf of the Chief of Party. Tasks will be aligned with the UMLS Monitoring & Oversight, CLA, Evaluation, and Third-Party Monitoring teams. Tasks/services may include:
  - Serve as Evaluation/Assessment/Study Team Lead or Evaluation Team Member, as requested.
  - Conduct research (desk reviews, assessments, etc.) and provide guidance/oversight on MEL tasks.
  - Contribute best practices and innovative tools that can be applied in a conflict environment.
  - Develop and deliver capacity building activities related to MEL.
  - Support design and facilitation of evidence dissemination events (and related products).
• Ensure close coordination and collaboration with UMLS local staff, USAID/Ukraine, and USAID implementing partners (as relevant).
• Complete tasks according to agreed-upon timelines.
• Offer written inputs in English.
• Other tasks as agreed based upon the evolving situation in Ukraine and the Mission’s needs. 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 8 years’ experience or Master’s degree and 5 years’ experience working with international development organizations or related social development areas.
• At least 4 years of demonstrated experience leading MEL-related work.
• Strong communication, supervision, and management skills.
• Strong familiarity with USAID’s CLA practices; familiarity with USAID’s Evaluation Policy.
• Ability to work with host-country governments at different levels.
• Working knowledge of and experience with USG-funded activities.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, proactive, creative problem solving and ethical management.
• Professional fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. 

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous work experience in Ukraine.
• Familiarity with USAID/Ukraine Mission.
• Proficiency in Ukrainian.
• Ukrainian citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

If interested, please send a CV with contact information and your requested daily rate to Mia Richardson ([email protected]) and Kyle Charles ([email protected]).