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 & Learning Advisor, STEM Teacher Education and School Strengthening – Egypt.
Description:
FHI 360 seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor for an anticipated USAID education program in Egypt. This project is expected to strengthen science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teacher education and support the development of the STEM school system across Egypt.
The MEL Advisor, based in Cairo, Egypt, will oversee all project MEL activities, including MEL system design and implementation, and technical assistance provision to other project stakeholders as necessary.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Design and develop the project MEL system including establishing a learning agenda and key output, outcome, and impact indicators for the program.
- Develop systems for timely collection, management, analysis and reporting of valid and reliable data that meets donor reporting requirements.
- Support data analysis and use data to promote evidence-based programming and provide timely feedback in relation to project targets, work plan activities and objectives, and address gaps in programming.
- Support key project research related to MEL findings and analysis.
- Design and implement key project assessments in partnership with other technical staff and project partners.
- Develop high quality quantitative and qualitative methods and participatory methodologies to monitor program quality for performance and results.
- Conduct regular review of the Activity Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (AMEP) for relevance, quality, and compliance with donor requirements.
- Provide technical assistance and training to project partners to strengthen their MEL system to provide quality monitoring and reporting of results.
- Work with the Communications staff to identify best practices for documentation such as success stories, technical reports, or peer reviewed publications.
- Oversee M&E support staff.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in education, statistics, social sciences, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in MEL or a related field in Egypt or similar contexts, including at least 3 years of demonstrated experience in measuring, monitoring, and evaluating education programming including learning assessment, classroom observation, and related methodologies.
- Experience developing and implementing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) plans for development projects; experience with USAID MEL plans is a plus.
- Knowledge and understanding of qualitative and quantitative research/evaluation methodologies and strong analytical skills.
- Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Familiarity with Egypt’s education sector and stakeholders is strongly desired; familiarity with STEM in Egypt is a plus.
- Computer skills, including MS Office, SPSS, Access and Excel, and at least one data analysis software
- Proven ability to lead and mentor staff and partner organizations.
- Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
- Arabic and English fluency, both written and spoken, are required.
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 an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
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