Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer, PAJ
Location
Jordan | India
Job 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
Project Summary The Jordan Public Accountability and Justice Strengthening (PAJ) Activity is designed to strengthen accountability systems, procedures, and mechanisms within the Government of Jordan and judicial institutions and enhance their ability to serve and communicate effectively with the public. It also fosters awareness and pressure by civil society organizations, the public, and the private sector on the government's adherence to the law and its international commitments to govern in an accountable manner that safeguards the rights of vulnerable populations.
- Please note: Only Jordanian citizens are eligible for this position**
Position Summary The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer will support project-level performance monitoring data to ensure accurate, timely, and effective reporting of all program activities. The MEL Officer will be responsible for designing and managing data collection systems, analyzing results, and producing accurate quarterly reports that summarize program progress against the approved work plan.
Responsibilities - Collect, analyze, and report data on performance indicators by project team members, PAJ subcontractors and grantees.
- Report on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) progress, challenges, and way forward.
- Report on PAJ M&E data on USAID data bases (GIS, Trainet and DevResult)
- Develop appropriate monitoring tools, baseline/midline surveys, and other tools for project activities and support project partners, subcontractors, and grantees on data management systems.
- Help in selecting data collection methods for adequate monitoring and evaluation of investments and/or technical assistance projects.
- Verify the consistency and robustness of information, indicators and/or data sets provided by project team members, PAJ subcontractors and grantees.
- Analyze, interpret, and report regular M&E data.
- Help in reviewing and update the project results framework aligned with project workplan and interventions updating.
- Coordinate the design and implementation of pre- and post-intervention surveys.
- Perform regular field visits including visits at PAJ activities and interventions conducted by PAJ subcontractors and grantees.
- Help draft quarterly technical reports and contribute to the development of annual work plans.
- Help the Senior M&E Manager in monitoring information systems to ensure efficient and effective collection, entry, analysis and amalgamation of project data (both quantitative and qualitative) and proper reporting of the outcomes and impacts of all projects.
- Help in preparing terms of reference (TORs) for external consultants for research activities.
- Help the Senior M&E Manager in planning and implementing baseline surveys, needs assessments, mid-term and end of project reviews/evaluations including preparation of TORs.
- Contribute to the project's learning, support staff and partner development through trainings, and coordinate with other agencies for learning and sharing of good practices in M&E.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the Senior M&E Manager.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a field related to M&E is required. Master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum two years of experience in M&E of international development projects is required, preferably for USAID.
- Experience developing data collection instruments and collecting data in the Arab region.
- Strong analytical skills using various software.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and teamwork abilities.
- Advanced professional proficiency in both written and verbal English (ILR 4 or above) 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.
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