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Monitoring, Evaluation Learning (MEL) Officer

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Details

Deadline: Jun 17, 2022 Deadline for applications has passed
Location: Honduras Honduras
Job type:Permanent position
Languages:
English, SpanishEnglish, Spanish
Work experience: Min 4 years
Date posted:May 18, 2022

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Overview

BACKGROUND

Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence in more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. Creative Associates International has been working in Honduras for more than a decade to support education, violence prevention, and economic growth programs in Honduras.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

In close coordination with the U.S. Embassy and USAID, the initial goal of the USAID/OTI program will be to contribute to the USG response to address the root causes of migration from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. This includes increasing community and institutional resilience to negative shocks.

POSITION SUMMARY

The MEL Officer responsible for telling the story of the program through the proactive coverage of activities, they will gather and analyze complex information related to the social, political, and economic context and program activity implementation to produce compelling and rigorously fact-checked stories and program monitoring and evaluation. Through qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques, including interviews and focus group discussions, as well as observational techniques, the MEL Officer helps the team learn how its activities contribute to the overall program goal.

Note: This is not a traditional MEL role.

REPORTING & SUPERVISION

The MEL Officer reports to the Knowledge Management Manager.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Conduct site visits during the project implementation phase for each grant in assigned areas.
  • Conduct key informant interviews and focus-group discussions with activity stakeholders.
  • Take high-quality, impactful photos of the communities and individuals impacted by the program's activities. Photos should be taken before, during, and after program activities to document change and impact.
  • Conduct secondary verification of all results data received from partners, including conducting verification visits, as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts in target communities.
  • Represent the program positively and professionally in both internal and external environments.
  • Travel to remote areas and work independently to monitor activities if required.
  • Develop Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning plans for field-level projects.
  • Draft concise, high-quality reports, articles, or summaries on a daily or ad-hoc basis on activity progress or outcome. Identify information and stories of relevance to the program.
  • Produce weekly activity notes documenting activity outcomes for the OTI online database.
  • Conduct periodic research and case studies to measure the impact of activities and assist with program-level evaluation.
  • Contribute to produce “final evaluation reports” (FER) for each activity based on prescribed format after visiting a grant site for verification of indicators.
  • Assist in translating MEL findings into success stories and other social media products in coordination with communications officer
  • Assist in the preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Work with the KMM and program staff to analyze and report on trends, lessons learned, and other factors that should better inform program development.
  • Advocate and promote scale-up of best practices and cost-effectiveness with both staff and stakeholders.
  • Perform other tasks, as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Social Sciences or a related field.
  • Minimum two (2) years' experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning and four (4) years of general experience.
  • Strong research and qualitative data analysis skills e.g. context analysis.
  • Demonstrated analytical ability and experience in report writing.
  • Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required.
  • Knowledgeable about USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID-funded projects is preferred.
  • Medium level English skills and fluency in Spanish.
  • Must have existing work authorization for Honduras.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (gender/race/disability/veteran) and provides equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please view Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

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