Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist,
Project Summary:
CEGAH, or “Prevent” in Indonesian Bahasa, is a five-and-a-half-year United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded accountability and integrity program that works with a wide range of Indonesian governmental and non-governmental agencies. The program runs between 2016 and 2021. The project is implemented by Management Systems International (MSI).
**Please note: Only Indonesian citizens are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist provides feedback on measurable achievements toward USAID CEGAH targets. They also support the project’s communication and outreach efforts, translating the collected achievements into accessible stories. In the event of project missteps against monitoring and evaluation targets, the M&E Specialist will offer early warnings to trigger adjustments of the project’s plan. This is a long-term technical assistance (LTTA) full-time position that reports to the Chief of Party (COP) and Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP).
Responsibilities:
Ensure that grant and subcontract M&E plans are in line with USAID CEGAH’s overall Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (AMELP) and contribute the necessary data
Review and verify grantee and subcontract milestone deliverables for claims of achievement
Log supporting evidence into USAID CEGAH M&E system
Manage the M&E evidence files (hard and soft copy) and corresponding log book
Utilize M&E data to produce basic analyses (trends, graphs, anomalous results, etc.) as requested by MSI, Tetra Tech, or the USAID Mission in Indonesia
Provide quarterly M&E narrative reports, results tables, and graphics for review
Support the conduct of periodic data quality reviews by the COP, DCOP, MSI Technical Director, or USAID/Indonesia personnel upon request
Propose updates, modifications and/or amendments to the Performance Management and Evaluation Plan (PMEP) and performance indicators as needed
Provide support in the writing of the project Final Report and all other reporting requirements for USAID
Manage the repository of tools, guidelines, and reference documents for M&E and other materials
Provide guidance to project staff on the AMELP, performance indicators, and how to collect the needed data
Follow up to ensure that technical staff submits required data for all performance indicators
Produce case studies on focused areas of the project’s intervention to document key lessons-learned or successful approaches to challenging situations as needed
Qualifications:
University graduate in communications, project management, business, or equivalent field required
Minimum of three years of experience managing M&E systems for USAID programs
Demonstrated or general knowledge of USAID M&E indicators, approaches, and requirements
Experience with project communications, including success stories and quarterly reports
Strong analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to tackle complex issues
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work as part of a team
Ability to strictly adhere to deadlines
Experience with governance programs or a good understanding of Indonesia’s governance situation is a plus
Strong written and oral English skills required
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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