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DAI Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager - Integrated Land and Resource Governance II in Washington, United States
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager - Integrated Land and Resource Governance II
City/Country Location Details Washington, D.C.
Employment Status
Job Type Proposal
Position: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager – Integrated Land and Resource Governance II
Location: Washington, DC Metro Area
Position Status: Proposal, Full-time, Regular
About DAI
DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve the most complex development problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transitioning countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance, public sector management, agriculture, land tenure and property rights, private sector development economics and trade, public health, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change.
About the Project
The purpose of the anticipated USAID Integrated Land and Resource Governance II (ILRG II) Activity is to provide support to the Land and Resource Governance Division in the Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI) to develop, implement, and assess interventions that secure land tenure and resource rights and strengthen land and resource governance systems. The anticipated $25M - $50M, 5-year Activity will help identify constraints and barriers to secure LRG to support multiple development objectives, including combating climate change, promoting food security, supporting biodiversity conservation, enabling gender equality, empowering women, promoting social inclusion, facilitating private sector investment, preventing and mitigating conflict, and supporting sustainable urbanization, among others.
Position Summary
DAI seeks candidates for the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager position on the anticipated USAID-funded Integrated Land and Resource Governance II (ILRG II) Activity. The MEL Manager will lead the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning systems including the development of program indicators to help inform USAID, the Chief of Party, and other leaders on project status and progress toward achievement of key results as agreed in the annual work plans. This position will be based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of rigorous monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning plans to improve land and resource governance programmatic results.
Coordinate MEL activities including the design and implementation of baseline, mid-term, and final assessments.
Update the annual MEL plan and log frame indicators and ensure compliance with ILRG II implementation needs and USAID requirements.
Lead the development of methodologies for systematic data collection and analysis of program indicators and coordinate collection, analysis, and quality assessment efforts.
Provide MEL focused support and training to project staff, subcontractors, and relevant stakeholders.
Facilitate regular external learning forums and knowledge sharing through multiple channels, including in-person learning showcases, publications, and online.
Ensure the use of high-quality and innovative approaches to monitoring and evaluating activity achievements and lessons learned.
Advance Collaborating, Learning and Adaptation approaches to managing the Activity.
Produce activity updates, newsletters, and performance reports as needed.
Coordinate with project staff to create success stories.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, International Development, or other related fields of study is required; advanced degree is preferred
At least 8 years of relevant experience preferably on a USAID or donor-funded program is required
Experience with collecting, analyzing, and reporting key reporting data
Proficiency in database management and data analysis
Fluency in written and spoken English is required
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