M&E Specialist/Methodologist (Performance Monitoring Specialist)

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over 100 countries and implemented over 300 projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies, and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) and institutional support across many areas and sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, agriculture, economic growth, food security, education, environment, and global health.

 

Job Title: M&E Specialist/Methodologist (Performance Monitoring Specialist)

Department/Location: Amman, Jordan, or other office in the MENA region

Reports To: Chief of Party

Type: Consultant

Classification: Exempt

Clearance Required: N/A

Overview:

IBTCI is seeking a M&E Specialist/Methodologist (Performance Monitoring Specialist) for the Department of State, West-Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, Third-party Monitoring Services for Humanitarian Assistance to Palestinians Activity. The project aims to provide support to PRM’s ongoing oversight of humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank, and Lebanon through in-person and remote observation of implementing partners’ (IPs) program activities and through the collection and independent analysis of partner performance and risk management data.

The M&E Specialist/Methodologist shall provide technical leadership and advise on the development of sound data collection tools, protocols, and analysis plan.

This part-time, remote position is contingent upon award.

Essential Duties/Tasks and 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, including development of monitoring frameworks and tools.
• Advanced degree in social sciences, research methods, or other relevant field.
• Expertise and formal training in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and analysis.
• At least 5 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.
• Ability and willingness to be mobile and agile at a moment’s notice in case of an emergency required.
• Ability and willingness to work for extended periods in insecure and diverse environments.
• Ability and willingness to safely enter and exit a larger, armored SUV vehicle that is several feet off the ground without assistance, while wearing body armor and/or a heavy flak jacket.
• In case of an emergency situation, must be able and willing to “duck and seek cover”, which may require the individual to exit the vehicle, unaided, and hurriedly seek shelter elsewhere, as needed, in the event of a roadside emergency.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in international affairs, social science, Statistics, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with the operational context and challenges in conflict-affected or fragile environments.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and team management skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools and infographics is a plus.

Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment.

Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.

Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in Jordan or another neighbouring country.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

About the Organization:

IBTCI has been in business since 1987. We specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Institutional Support (IS), Financial & Risk Management (FRM), Supply Chain Management & Procurement (SCMP); Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Capacity Building. We provide these services across many sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, resilience & food security, conflict & crisis, democracy & governance, economic growth & trade, education & human capacity development, energy & infrastructure, environment & climate change, global health & WASH and humanitarian and disaster assistance. At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients' missions.

IBTCI is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. This means that IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability, or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact the Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@ibtci.com (Do not send your resume to this account, for consideration please apply in our career page, https://careers.ibtci.com/jobs).