Learning and Capacity Strengthening Advisor- Bangladesh

Position Description

EnCompass LLC seeks Learning and Capacity Strengthening Advisor Bangladeshi local nationals candidates for an anticipated five-year United States Agency for International Development (USAID) monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) support activity to be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The MEL Activity will provide USAID/ Bangladesh with analytical and advisory services to improve performance management and advance learning in support of the Mission’s 2020-2025 Country Development Cooperation Strategy, Performance Management Plan, and Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) Agenda. The Activity will provide comprehensive MEL services, including capacity strengthening and technical support, to USAID/Bangladesh, local organizations, and potentially the Government of Bangladesh.

This position is full-time and be based in Dhaka with travel throughout the country.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions:

• Propose innovative MEL capacity strengthening and learning methods, applying state-of-the-art capacity strengthening and organizational learning methods
• Organize structured learning events for USAID and other stakeholders
• Support the development and implementation of the activities related to training and capacity strengthening in MEL
• Develop and implement tools for conducting Capacity Assessments and take leadership in implementing Capacity Assessment Plans targeting USAID/Bangladesh staff and select using best practices
• Facilitate learning agenda development and will lead tasks to institutionalize cross-sectoral, cross-Mission collaboration, and internal and external learning activities and events
• Establish methodological processes and standards that are compliant with USAID Evaluation Policy for project staff to adhere to on project monitoring and evaluation activities
• Employ strong collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA) practices throughout the work, with an understanding of the USAID Program Cycle
• Engage fully as a member of the EnCompass staff team, including participating in staff meetings and other EnCompass events, and providing administrative support to other team members as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 7 years’ experience; or PhD and 4 years’ experience in a social science, organizational development, development studies or a related field highly preferred

Experience and Skills

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively more responsible experience in leading the learning and capacity strengthening activities for donor development projects
• Superior skills in written and verbal English required
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitation and training in both large, formal settings and strong interpersonal skills for coaching and mentoring in informal settings
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, project design, and learning, including experience in applying learning to improve development programs and systems change for adaptive management of development organizations
• Familiarity with required USAID MEL policies and procedures, USAID CLA guidance and tools.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, diplomatic, supervision, and management skills required
• Working knowledge of and experience with USG-funded program management, policies, regulations and procedures
• Demonstrated experience in Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) preferred
• Previous work experience in Bangladesh preferred
• Familiarity with USAID/Bangladesh Mission is preferred
• This is a local in-country position (TCN also can be considered)

How to Apply

Please submit CV and cover letter and complete the application

EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate’s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.

For US based positions: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

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