The Senior TA, Monitoring Learning and Evaluation will lead the MLE aspects of the PCI strategy aimed at amplifying PCI’s global impact by enhancing program quality and implementation, driving innovation, informing policy, and increasing funding to reach 20 million lives and beyond. This position requires high engagement in professional networking in the Washington DC area of Strategic Information for Impact (SI&I) international PVO/NGO environment. In addition, it provides support to program staff at the International Office (IO) and in the field in monitoring, learning, evaluation and reporting. Priority areas of focus include supporting the implementation and monitoring of strategic information systems to improve programmatic quality, documentation, and program development efforts organization-wide. Provides technical assistance in MLE system design and rollout for start-up countries and new programs, monitors implementation of MLE plans and provides technical assistance and capacity building as needed. Supports the coordination, design and implementation of selected project evaluations, including baseline assessments and special studies. Provides technical assistance and capacity building to field and IO staff in reporting skills, conducts report reviews and coordinates complex report writing processes as needed. Contributes to the development of proposals and the preparation of abstracts for conference presentation and of manuscripts for publication as needed. Contributes to the measurement and documentation of achievements under PCI’s Strategic Plan and strategic directions; maintaining collaborative working relationships and efficient communication among all professional and community partners.
Support PCI outreach strategy and leverage professional networks (30%)
Support efforts to identify and facilitate access to financial, material, organizational (partnerships) and individual (consultants, interns, volunteers) resources both internally and externally for effective implementation of the SI&I strategy, and growth and development of this technical area within the organization.
Support efforts to increase PCI’s visibility, recognition and positioning, in accordance with the Strategic Plan priorities
Through technical and sectoral networks in the Washington DC area, bring to PCI the state-of-the-art thinking and practices within the SI&I field
Participate in relevant SI&I Working Groups, SI&I conferences, “list serves”, and other effective networking mechanisms.
Support efforts to design and implement effective organization-wide MLE strategy (20%):
Assist with the review and updating of MLE materials; building upon previously designed strategy documents and previously implemented activities
Assist with the identification of current MLE needs, priorities, and resources at IO and in the field.
Support the implementation and monitoring of strategic information and impact systems.
Assist in the coordination/facilitation of capacity building in MLE for PCI staff in a variety of areas.
Provide MLE technical support to existing programs in designated countries as per the determination of the Vice President for Strategic Information and Impact (20%):
Provide technical assistance in MLE system design and rollout for start-up countries and new programs
Monitor implementation of MLE plans and provide technical assistance as needed
Support the coordination, design and implementation of selected project evaluations, including baseline assessments and special studies
Support the development of new and/or expanded programs, including proposal preparation, program design and planning (20%):
Provide support to proposal preparation for new and/or expanded programs.
Assist in writing, developing, and/or reviewing project proposals, and detailed implementation plans.
Provide assistance on design of programs, projects, and studies, including review and provision of feedback on selected program/project/study designs, survey methodology and findings; performance monitoring plans, evaluation methodology and findings.
Provide or arrange for technical support, in coordination with Operations Officers and other members of the MLE Unit, to strengthen program reporting for priority programs (5%):
Provide technical review and edit of drafts and/or write sections of reports, as needed.
Maintain effective coordination and/or provision of technical assistance on reporting as needed for relevant programs.
Maintain effective communication with IO, field MLE focal points, and RDOs and other members of the MLE team on reporting and as needed for relevant programs.
Contribute to the enhancement of quality of reports, as needed for relevant programs
Contribute to the identification, documentation and sharing, both within PCI and externally, of best and promising MLE practices (5%):
Provide support for preparation and submission of abstracts to priority conferences
Provide support for the development of manuscripts for publication, including adaptation of conference or resource materials, and generation of original content.
Identifies and disseminates new MLE methodologies, tools and practices Required Skills
Advanced degree (Masters required, PhD or equivalent degree preferred) in Public Health, Biological, Environmental, Social Welfare or Social Science, Agriculture and Nutrition with broad-based expertise in research design and operational methods
Demonstrated capacity to identify and facilitate access to financial, material, organizational (partnerships) and individual (consultants, interns, volunteers) resources both internally and externally for effective implementation of the SI&I strategy
International NGO work experience in project or program leadership
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