Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director, USAID South Sudan Peacebuilding and Independent Media Activity (PBIMA), Juba, South Sudan 204 views0 applications


Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation, democracy and governance, peace and stability, rule of law and accountability, education, gender and inclusion, strategic communications, and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Proposal Summary:

The objective of the South Sudan Peace Building and Independent Media Activity (PBIMA) is focused on resolving ongoing communal conflicts to reduce violence and build a sustainable peace by addressing the underlying causes of conflict, promoting reconciliation, and supporting the development of inclusive and resilient communities. To foster reconciliation and trust-building, enhance social cohesion and community resilience, livelihood support, and trauma awareness through community-based initiatives; the activity will target conflict-affected communities across the hot spots with a focus on women, youth, people with disabilities, refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, ethnic minorities and key stakeholders in communities such as traditional leaders, civil society organizations, and religious leaders.

Position Summary:

The MEL Director will work closely with the program team to track data against indicators and use data analysis to inform learning outcomes. They will use qualitative and quantitative data to test theories of change and improve outcomes, ensuring program activities are people-centric in design and implementation. This position reports to the Chief of Party (COP). This will be a full-time position based in Juba, South Sudan. The position is contingent upon award.

Please note: Sudanese citizens are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Juba.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with technical experts to identify theories of change and help design program activities to test these theories.
  • Draft the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Plan.
  • Ensure that programmatic learning and results are fully documented, shared, and used to drive adaptive management processes.
  • Lead the collection, analysis, documentation, dissemination, and use of best practices and lessons learned.
  • Design and implement internal and external knowledge exchange and learning events (e.g., pause and reflect sessions) to improve peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing and application.
  • Develop and/or maintain strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders to promote effective coordination, collaboration and dissemination of program learning.
  • Identify connections to improve internal and external collaboration.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement among project staff and counterparts.
  • Supervise and mentor interns assisting with data collection.

Qualifications:

  • Advanced university degree (MA or above) in social sciences, international development or economics or other fields closely related to MEL preferred.
  • Minimum ten (10) years of experience working in a MEL role with international donors including (5) five years of concentrated experience in applied data collection (research or MEL data collection).
  • Minimum five (5) years USAID experience, including experience as lead author of a MEL plan.
  • Strong background in MEL processes and knowledge of MEL tools.
  • Familiarity with development programming in South Sudan strongly preferred.
  • Experience working in conflict and post-conflict environments. Experience in South Sudan is highly desirable.
  • Strong interpersonal, supervision, and written/oral communication skills.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.

At MSI Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. MSI Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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Management Systems International (MSI), A Tetra Tech Company, is an international development consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. and founded in 1981 by Marina Fanning and Larry Cooley.

In 2016, MSI became a Tetra Tech company. MSI was previously a part of Coffey International Development, a global developing consulting firm with headquarters in Australia since 2008.

MSI's clients include government agencies and NGOs, most notably USAID. The company considers its specializations to include; "Managing Policy Change; Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation; Organizational Development and Training; Knowledge Management and Strategic Communications; Scaling Up and Engaging Marginalized Populations; Economic Growth; Democracy and Governance, including Decentralization, Anti-Corruption, Rule of Law and Civil Society; Human Development; Environment and Natural Resource Management; and Stabilization and Recovery.

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0 USD Juba CF 3201 Abc road Fixed Term , 40 hours per week Management Systems International

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation, democracy and governance, peace and stability, rule of law and accountability, education, gender and inclusion, strategic communications, and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Proposal Summary:

The objective of the South Sudan Peace Building and Independent Media Activity (PBIMA) is focused on resolving ongoing communal conflicts to reduce violence and build a sustainable peace by addressing the underlying causes of conflict, promoting reconciliation, and supporting the development of inclusive and resilient communities. To foster reconciliation and trust-building, enhance social cohesion and community resilience, livelihood support, and trauma awareness through community-based initiatives; the activity will target conflict-affected communities across the hot spots with a focus on women, youth, people with disabilities, refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, ethnic minorities and key stakeholders in communities such as traditional leaders, civil society organizations, and religious leaders.

Position Summary:

The MEL Director will work closely with the program team to track data against indicators and use data analysis to inform learning outcomes. They will use qualitative and quantitative data to test theories of change and improve outcomes, ensuring program activities are people-centric in design and implementation. This position reports to the Chief of Party (COP). This will be a full-time position based in Juba, South Sudan. The position is contingent upon award.

Please note: Sudanese citizens are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Juba.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with technical experts to identify theories of change and help design program activities to test these theories.
  • Draft the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Plan.
  • Ensure that programmatic learning and results are fully documented, shared, and used to drive adaptive management processes.
  • Lead the collection, analysis, documentation, dissemination, and use of best practices and lessons learned.
  • Design and implement internal and external knowledge exchange and learning events (e.g., pause and reflect sessions) to improve peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing and application.
  • Develop and/or maintain strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders to promote effective coordination, collaboration and dissemination of program learning.
  • Identify connections to improve internal and external collaboration.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement among project staff and counterparts.
  • Supervise and mentor interns assisting with data collection.

Qualifications:

  • Advanced university degree (MA or above) in social sciences, international development or economics or other fields closely related to MEL preferred.
  • Minimum ten (10) years of experience working in a MEL role with international donors including (5) five years of concentrated experience in applied data collection (research or MEL data collection).
  • Minimum five (5) years USAID experience, including experience as lead author of a MEL plan.
  • Strong background in MEL processes and knowledge of MEL tools.
  • Familiarity with development programming in South Sudan strongly preferred.
  • Experience working in conflict and post-conflict environments. Experience in South Sudan is highly desirable.
  • Strong interpersonal, supervision, and written/oral communication skills.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.

At MSI Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. MSI Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

2024-12-31

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