Background
Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable change that improves the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable.
Global Communities is seeking Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (M&E) candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The purpose of this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will focus on implementing robust activities that promote economic growth, reduce poverty, graduate transitional countries from aid to trade, promote open competitive markets, develop the private sector, and mobilize private financing sources to supplement and eventually replace development assistance.
The M&E Specialist will provide assistance and expertise in monitoring, impact assessment and evaluation of development projects using a range of credible methodologies that contribute to program and project management, attribute impact to project interventions, assess the effectiveness of project implementation, and provide clarification through qualitative research less tangible or quantifiable impacts.
Eligibility
- Advanced degree in statistics or a relevant field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience monitoring and evaluating complex international development programs.
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods, tools, and techniques.
- Excellent knowledge of advanced statistics and research methodology, including sampling techniques and methodologies, professional use
of computer software for statistical analysis, and other relevant applications such as SPSS, STATA and spreadsheets.
- Experience with impact assessment and change management.
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, ACCESS and/or other database programs.
- Previous experience with US government-funded programs and knowledge of USAID reporting procedures.
- Previous experience working in developing countries, preferably in a fragile or transitional state environment with security challenges.
- Fluency in English required; second language desired.
Deadline: 17 March 2013
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