Jobs at ME&A

Responsibilities

• The COP will be responsible for the management and technical leadership and provide overall oversight of the implementation of all components of the activity. S/he will serve as ME&A's principal liaison to USAID/Sudan. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual who is effective in navigating volatile political environments and conflict zone challenges. S/he will also bring expertise coordinating with government entities, partner organizations, and program stakeholders, and the ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds. This is a full-time position contingent upon the successful award of the activity.

Qualifications
Education + Experience Requirements

• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience related to MEL and a bachelor's degree in international affairs, social science, statistics, or another related field.

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• At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience related to MEL and a master's degree in international affairs, social science, statistics, or a related field.

Other Required Experience

• At least three (3) years of experience managing teams to deliver quality results in complex development or crisis environments, preferably in M&E.
• At least two (2) years of experience working on complex humanitarian emergency situations.
• At least seven years of experience managing M&E support projects, preferably with a focus on complex projects in a humanitarian, crisis, conflict, or transition context.
• At least two years of experience conducting or overseeing quantitative and qualitative field research.
• Experience managing third-party monitoring projects, including remote management of staff and partners.
• Experience managing subcontractors and experience managing and implementing USAID-funded programs.
• Experience designing and/or facilitating staff M&E training and/or supporting M&E capacity-building initiatives.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills and Arabic preferred.
• Strong analytic, interpersonal, and team management skills.

Desired Experience

• Experience working on programs implemented in Sudan and/or East Africa or other environments of comparable complexity.
• Experience or familiarity with BHA.
• Experience working in sensitive contexts combined with a demonstrated experience in gender and social inclusion and protection programming, including gender-based violence.

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Responsibilities

• The DCOP will provide the overall technical direction to the ME&A team on monitoring methodology and data analysis. S/he will be responsible for developing the technical design of the monitoring plan and data collection tools, leading engagement with implementing partners (IPs), and ensuring the integrity of data and the overall monitoring system. The DCOP will also be responsible for supporting the COP In managing the overall technical implementation of this activity to ensure that the deliverables represent the outcomes of sound, ethical, and verifiable data collection and analysis. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual who is effective in navigating volatile political environments and the challenges of working in countries experiencing conflict. S/he will also bring expertise in coordinating with government entities, partner organizations, and program stakeholders, and the ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications
Education + Experience Requirements

• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience related to MEL and a bachelor's degree in international affairs, social science, statistics, or another related field.

OR

• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience related to MEL and a master's degree in international affairs, social science, statistics, or a related field.

Other Required Experience

• At least three (3) years of experience managing teams, ensuring timely and quality submission of project reports and deliverables, preferably for USAID projects, programs, or activities.
• At least two (2) years of experience working on complex humanitarian situations and countries in crisis, preferably in the area of monitoring and evaluation, including third-party monitoring.
• At least five years of experience managing or implementing M&E projects, large evaluations, M&E plan design, data collection, and conducting quantitative and qualitative field research.
• Experience designing and/or facilitating M&E training and/or supporting M&E capacity-building initiatives in a humanitarian, development, or transition context.
• Experience designing and overseeing implementation of monitoring methodologies and data analysis tools and systems.
• Previous experience implementing, monitoring, or evaluating humanitarian programs in: WASH, health, logistics and relief commodities, countering violent extremism, conflict resolution, shelter, protection, and food assistance.
• Expertise in coordinating with government entities, partner organizations, and program stakeholders, and an ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent English and Arabic oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytic, interpersonal, and team management skills.

Desired Experience

• Experience managing or providing technical support to third-party monitoring projects.
• Experience or familiarity with BHA.
• Experience working on programs implemented in Sudan and/or East Africa or other environments of comparable complexity.
• Experience working in sensitive contexts combined with a demonstrated experience in gender and social inclusion and protection programming, including gender-based violence.

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Responsibilities

• The M&E Specialist will provide the overall technical direction to ME&A's team on monitoring methodology and data analysis. S/he will support the COP in the completion of the analytical tasks in the Scope of Work. The Senior M&E Specialist will also engage in M&E and research projects through, developing timelines, developing research instruments, coordinating outreach/activities collecting data, analyzing data, writing reports, and preparing and facilitating presentations/workshops. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual who will bring experience coordinating with government entities, partner organizations, and program stakeholders, and the ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications
Education + Experience Requirements

• At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience related to M&E and a bachelor's degree in international affairs, social science, statistics, or another related field.

OR

• At least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience related to M&E and a master's degree in international affairs, social science, statistics, or another related field.

Other Required Experience

• At least five (5) years of experience conducting quantitative and qualitative field research in an overseas environment and/or in conflict zones or complex humanitarian emergency situations.
• Demonstrated capacity to assemble and write an analytical product based on qualitative and quantitative data.
• At least five (5) years of experience providing technical support to M&E support projects.
• Experience designing and/or facilitating staff M&E training and/or supporting M&E capacity-building initiatives in a humanitarian, development, or transition context.
• Ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative field research using document review, direct observation, focus groups, key informant interviews, and small- and large-scale surveys.
• Previous experience implementing, monitoring, or evaluating humanitarian programs in: WASH, health, logistics and relief commodities, shelter, protection, and food assistance.
• Fluency in Arabic combined with strong English oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage a team to ensure timely and quality submission of project deliverables.

Desired Experience

• Experience providing technical support to third-party monitoring projects.
• Experience working in sensitive contexts.
• Demonstrated experience with gender and social inclusion or experience in protection programming, including gender-based violence.
• Experience with USAID programming.