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 purpose of Afghanistan Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (AMELA) is to provide monitoring, evaluation, and learning support services/assistance to strengthen the implementation of USAID development programs in Afghanistan, and to build the technical monitoring and evaluation (M&E) knowledge and skills of USAID/Afghanistan Mission staff and stakeholders. The services provided under AMELA will contribute to supporting USAID/Afghanistan as an effective development organization with strong learning and adaptive management processes.
**Please note: Only Afghanistan citizens are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, in conjunction with the Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) technical team, will be responsible for managing the monitoring and verification (M&V) activities of multiple USAID-funded humanitarian activities/awards in Afghanistan. The Senior M&E Specialist will also be responsible for management of training for local Afghan staff in data collection on outputs, outcomes, and in some cases impact of activities.
Responsibilities:
Provide subject matter expertise and manage TPM of multiple humanitarian projects including data collection, processing, analysis, and reporting. Supervise and manage training of STTA M&E Specialists, Field Monitors, and local sub-contractor’s staff on M&V and evaluation techniques/protocols. Assist in development and management of data management processes with AMELA data management team. Assist M&E senior management and technical staff in the development of a USAID portfolio-wide M&V plan, including the specific parameters of site visits, asset verification, and data collection for selected USAID projects and associated geographic sites. Supervise implementation of the M&V plan through overseeing and/or participating in site visits validations as necessary to capture and analyze data in a timely and accurate manner. Work together with key stakeholders to develop data collection tools and protocols. Manage the implementation of a multi-pronged data quality assurance and control approach and work with the project team to improve the approach regularly. Supervise collection of public opinion information on views and impact of work performed through the projects. Conduct data analysis and produce ultimate TPM reports. Provide feedback to USAID managers on project shortcomings and recommendations for improving project implementation and impact. Work with USAID officials to improve M&V systems where site visits find deficiencies. Perform other duties as assigned by project management.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred. Minimum five years of experience in a related field such as third-party monitoring of humanitarian activities in health, nutrition, WASH, protection, distributions, inspections, etc., is required. Experience in managing the M&V needs and activities associated with humanitarian projects in complex environments, including Afghanistan preferred. Experience supervising others preferred. Knowledge of USAID performance monitoring guidelines and rules (ADS 203). Understanding of data quality standards and issues, M&E concepts, and methodologies. Professional written and spoken fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto is required.
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Reasonable Accommodations:
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