FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Description:
The Research & Evaluation (R&E) Division of FHI 360 Global Education Department provides technical leadership and support in the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and research activities across the technical areas and projects in Global Education. The R&E team works with Global Education technical teams to develop and implement a robust research agenda that advances FHI 360’s intellectual leadership in the field of international education and development. R&E fosters a continuous process of learning and evidence building, both within Global Education projects, as well as across the department, with the goal of strengthening the technical quality of project implementation and improving project outcomes in Global Education. In addition, the R&E Division carries out independent research and evaluation projects in support of priority areas within the established Global Education research agenda, using its core operational funds and competitively won project contracts.
The Monitoring & Evaluation Technical Assistance (META) team is part of the R&E Division, tasked with supporting the M&E activities of ongoing Global Education projects and designing M&E approaches and plans for active Global Education proposals. META ensures a consistent approach and technical quality of M&E in Global Education, and provides support to project teams in Washington, DC and field offices around the world in the area of monitoring, evaluation and research. As part of the R&E Division, META advances the FHI 360 Global Education research agenda and common frameworks for continuous learning across projects, and facilitates knowledge sharing across project teams.
The functions of the team include:
- Ensuring the quality and consistency of monitoring, evaluation, and research undertaken in Global Education projects through ongoing technical support;
- Developing monitoring, evaluation and research plans for active Global Education proposals;
- Building and sustaining the capacity of a cadre of field- and home office-based staff to design, conduct and report on monitoring plans, evaluations, and research activities;
- Facilitating the learning and evidence building from ongoing and completed Global Education projects and interventions.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will work within the META team to support monitoring, evaluation, and research for Global Education in the following ways.
- Provide M&E technical support to Global Education projects in a range of locations in Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Technical responsibilities include:
- Supporting field team(s) in designing and implementing M&E activities, such as the design of the performance monitoring plan, sampling and methodology development, instrument design, data collection, and analysis of project-level data;
- Providing on-going technical quality assurance of M&E products on assigned Global Education projects, including baseline, midline, and endline reports, policy briefs, research briefs, technical materials that use project-level data, and other relevant M&E and research documentation;
- Ensuring the integrity and completeness of project-level data and all technical documentation related to the monitoring of all measurable outcomes included in the project monitoring plan or other overarching frameworks;
- Communicating with the META team and broader R&E team to ensure that assigned projects are adequately supported in M&E activities throughout their life, and surge capacity is provided at critical points, to ensure quality and timeliness of M&E deliverables.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning, communicating regularly on results and activities in assigned projects and fostering evidence building on common issues across projects.
- Lead or contribute to the development of the M&E section for technical proposals for new Global Education projects, working with the proposal teams within assigned time frames.
- Serve on Global Education capture teams, supporting the development of new proposals.
- Contribute to the growth of the research and evaluation portfolio by leading or contributing to the development of proposals in research and evaluation, as part of the R&E Division team.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree required, Ph.D. or Ed.D preferred, in one of the following or related fields: Education Planning, Education Policy, Education Research, Education Theory, International Education, or equivalent combination of education and work experience;
- 5-7 years of experience in international education, including at least 3 years working on M&E in education in developing country contexts;
- Experience designing and implementing M&E and research activities in education, including primary data collection;
- Willingness to travel to conflict-/crisis-affected countries;
- Experience with USAID M&E strongly preferred;
- Travel requirement: estimated 25%.
Skills:
- Strong research methods skills, including sampling, quantitative and qualitative research design and data analysis;
- Fluency in French and/or Spanish is required; other languages a plus;
- Strong writing skills in English required, including an ability to write clearly and concisely on short deadlines; writing skills in other languages desirable;
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with project staff and clients;
- Familiarity with technology use in M&E systems;
- Professional demeanor;
- Ability to work as an integral part of a professional team, to set priorities, and manage high volume of activity;
- Facility with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and statistical analysis packages (Stata preferred, other packages a plus)
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
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