Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist with ref.

Location	Baghdad	Job Type	Permanent
Salary		Sector	NGO

Chemonics International seeks applications from qualified candidates for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist. This position will be based in Baghdad, Iraq. The MEL Specialist supports the MEL Manager to implement MEL systems, compile, and disseminate data and reporting. s

Responsibilities include:

Drafts monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plans for grants in coordination with MEL team members
Develops and tests information flow mechanisms, and data collection and analysis tools for profiling, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation purposes as necessary
Supports MEL manager to ensure timely, accurate, and reliable high-quality data collection, reporting, and analysis for baseline studies, activity monitoring, surveys, pre/post-intervention assessments, and evaluations using quantitative and qualitative tools, including but not limited to focus group discussions, key informant interviews, qualitative observation, and surveys
Uploads MEL data to the projects dashboard and knowledge management system
Works with MEL team members and reporting and communications officer to analyze and report on emerging program trends, lessons learned, and other factors to better inform program development and reporting and create a robust feedback loop
Conducts grant evaluations, identifies lessons learned, and shares relevant information with the broader team to support team-wide learning, in coordination with MEL manager
Conducts and documents periodic site visits and attends grantee events and activities to collect data for monitoring and evaluation purposes
Works with the program team and other relevant staff to monitor and provide analysis of emerging political events in Iraq, and to provide recommendations to the senior management team and USAID on opportunities to address these events with grants or other activities
Contributes to the capacity building of partners and grantees on monitoring and evaluation topics
Liaises with MEL assistants and other field-based staff to ensure consistency in qualitative and quantitative information collected and captured for reporting purposes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
Prior experience in research, MEL, and/or related functions, with preference given to candidates with experience working on USAID projects
Strong organizational, management and administrative skills, preferably with respect to research, analysis, and MEL
Demonstrated analytical ability and understanding of local and regional political context, with the ability to think creatively in conceptualizing relevant grant activities
Proven knowledge of local and international NGOs and community-based organizations implementing relevant activities and programs in country, as well as key opposition institutions, actors, and stakeholders
An up-to-date understanding and knowledge of the political environment and social conditions in country and the surrounding region
Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic required

Responsibilities include:

Drafts monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plans for grants in coordination with MEL team members

Develops and tests information flow mechanisms, and data collection and analysis tools for profiling, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation purposes as necessary

Uploads MEL data to the projects dashboard and knowledge management system

Works with MEL team members and reporting and communications officer to analyze and report on emerging program trends, lessons learned, and other factors to better inform program development and reporting and create a robust feedback loop

Conducts grant evaluations, identifies lessons learned, and shares relevant information with the broader team to support team-wide learning, in coordination with MEL manager

Conducts and documents periodic site visits and attends grantee events and activities to collect data for monitoring and evaluation purposes

Works with the program team and other relevant staff to monitor and provide analysis of emerging political events in Iraq, and to provide recommendations to the senior management team and USAID on opportunities to address these events with grants or other activities

Contributes to the capacity building of partners and grantees on monitoring and evaluation topics

Liaises with MEL assistants and other field-based staff to ensure consistency in qualitative and quantitative information collected and captured for reporting purposes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required

Prior experience in research, MEL, and/or related functions, with preference given to candidates with experience working on USAID projects

Strong organizational, management and administrative skills, preferably with respect to research, analysis, and MEL

Demonstrated analytical ability and understanding of local and regional political context, with the ability to think creatively in conceptualizing relevant grant activities

Proven knowledge of local and international NGOs and community-based organizations implementing relevant activities and programs in country, as well as key opposition institutions, actors, and stakeholders

An up-to-date understanding and knowledge of the political environment and social conditions in country and the surrounding region

Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic required

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