Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/Methodologist, US Department of State (DOS)/Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) Services for Humanitarian Assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank, and Lebanon

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/Methodologist, US Department of State (DOS)/Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) Services for Humanitarian Assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank, and Lebanon

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.  

Proposal Objective:  

Social Impact is bidding on the upcoming DOS/PRM task order focused on TPM Services for Humanitarian Assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. The purpose of this activity is to support PRM’s ongoing oversight of humanitarian assistance efforts for Palestinians in the three areas via the provision of TPM support services. DOS/PRM’s main goals are four-fold: 

1. Verify the delivery of goods and services.
2. Monitor implementation quality of PRM-funded activities.  
3. Collect feedback from recipients of assistance. 
4. Assess program risks and oversight.  

Position Description:  

Social Impact is seeking a full-time Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/Methodologist to provide technical leadership and advise on the development of sound data collection tools, protocols, and analysis plan.   

This will be a full-time position based in the region for the duration of the contract, contingent upon contract award. The anticipated award date for the proposal is Summer 2025.  

**Candidates based in Palestine or with Palestinian citizenship are strongly encouraged to apply. International candidates with experience in Palestine will also be considered.**  

Responsibilities:  

• Assists in the development of data collection tools and protocols, including survey questionnaires, focus group discussion guides, key informant interview guides, observation check lists, desk review matrixes, etc. 
• Assists in the development of evaluation statements of work, methods, and deliverables. 
• Ensures all data collection processes (tools and training) are tailored for use when engaging with vulnerable groups. 
• Advises on design of appropriate mobile or web-based data collection platforms for remote monitoring. 
• Assists in the development of data analysis framework and protocols. 
• Assists in the development of data quality assurance procedures to ensure reports are inclusive of clean, accurate, and high-quality data. 
• Assists in the development and delivery of training modules for enumerators or other staff involved in data collection, analysis, or report writing.  

Qualifications:  

• Advanced degree in social sciences, research methods, or other relevant field. 
• At least 10 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, including development of monitoring frameworks and tools.  
• Expertise and formal training in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and analysis.  
• At least five years of experience in implementing or monitoring humanitarian assistance programming. 
• Understanding of digital security issues. 
• Experience in designing and administering remote monitoring data collection tools. 
• Demonstrated experience in the Middle East region, strongly desired. 
• Strong English speaking/writing ability.  Arabic language not required, but a plus.  

 Come join our energetic and innovative team!  We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.  

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com