Description
Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project Summary:
The West Bank/Gaza Responding to Local Priorities project is a two-year USAID-funded initiative aimed at improving stability in conflict-affected areas of the northern West Bank. The project seeks to address local grievances, enhance communities' resilience to shocks and stressors, and create opportunities for youth affected by violence and conflict.
**Please note: Only West Bank residents are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager will be responsible for the management of all efforts related to performance monitoring, internal evaluation, learning, and oversight of activities under the Rapid Response Activity.
Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership for the development and implementation of MEL plans, performance indicator reference sheets, results reporting, internal assessments, etc. with support from project leadership.
- Coordinate or aid in the design of performance management and monitoring systems, including the development of research and data collection tools and methods.
- Provide capacity strengthening and mentorship to MEL staff in data collection, data integrity, research, and other specialized services.
- Foster an environment of collaboration, learning, and adaptation, as a key member of the activity leadership team, proposing, leading, and implementing creative approaches to learn from a wide range of activities in a very dynamic implementation environment.
- Draft and revise applicable reports and deliverables, including providing analysis of data, lessons learned, proposed adaptations of programming, internal assessments, and tracking overall project outputs and outcomes.
- Manage the activity's knowledge management efforts, including collection, analysis, documentation, dissemination and use of best practices and lessons learned.
- Design strategic research initiatives to help better target interventions, analyze results, and measure achievements with project leadership.
- Oversee and support management of subcontractors and/or consultants engaged for such tasks.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a relevant field, such as international development, political science, sociology, statistics/social research, or similar area required.
- Minimum five years of experience required in monitoring and evaluation, research, and/or development program assessments, including experience in designing and implementing M&E systems and developing indicators for international development projects.
- Minimum 10 years of professional relevant work experience required, predominantly in international development and/or related social science research or program assessment work.
- Experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred.
- Experience in performance measurement, evaluation and research, learning, and knowledge sharing, to include topics such as research/assessment design, indicator design, target setting, database management, facilitating learning events, and related skills and experiences.
- Experience collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data using methods that are suitable for changing, complex, and conflict-affected environments.
- Experience managing MEL and/or research teams and training others in such skills, including Palestinian partners.
- Knowledge of data representation, data analysis, and other relevant software packages and tools is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) required.
- Fluency in Arabic and professional proficiency in English required.
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
Reasonable Accommodations:
MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Project opportunity
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development)
Additional Information- Organization: 216 MSI
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