FHI is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a MEL Advisor position on a USAID-funded program in Jamaica. The Activity is entitled the Jamaica At-Risk Youth Empowerment, Civic Participation, and Workforce Readiness (EMPOWER) Activity under the YP2 APS. Availability of the position is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360.
Overview:
The MEL Advisor will lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive project monitoring and evaluation plan, including development of appropriate indicators, implementing systems to safeguard the collection and management of project data, and recommending changes to annual work plans or data collection techniques as needed. The MEL Advisor will train project staff in matters related to M&E and will maintain regular contact with USAID Jamaica regarding M&E reporting requirements and program learning strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
Design the project M&E system and related tools, clearly identifying performance indicators, users, and the utility of the data and information
Liaise with USAID Jamaica and adapt M&E tools as necessary to meet program and donor needs over the life of activity
Oversee design of survey methods, data collection processes, and data quality assessments
Train program staff, supervise M&E activities, and safeguard data capture and management processes
Oversee the application of Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) principles to inform program implementation and management
Engage staff, government, partners, USAID, and other key stakeholders in identifying project learning opportunities
Analyze project data and performance and advise program management on performance challenges
Contribute to written performance reports for the donor and other interested parties
Work with grantees and partners to ensure accurate information flow, including guidance and support on grantee data collection, measurement, and reporting
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree or its international equivalent in social science, international development, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field preferred; or a bachelor’s degree and two additional years of work experience.
Minimum of 8+ years of related work experience, with experience managing and implementing monitoring and evaluation and learning systems for donor-funded programs, preferably within multi-sector programs in Ethiopia or similar country contexts
Demonstrated abilities in qualitative and quantitative M&E methodologies, knowledge management and organizational learning, survey and research tool design, data collection and statistical analysis, qualitative research, and dissemination of results.
Experience coordinating with governments and local NGOs, as well as with local communities, in the design and implementation of surveys and other data collection techniques
Proven interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
Ability to effectively use statistical analysis software such as STATA and SPSS
Experience on the use of M&E systems to support a learning agenda and evolve a theory of change to maximize impact.
Local National Candidates only
Oral and written fluency in English.
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