Afghanistan: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Position Location: Kabul, Afghanistan

Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Position Summary:

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager for an upcoming USAID project. The M&E Manager will be responsible for establishing and implementing an effective system to monitor progress, impacts and successes of project activities and performance at all levels. The M&E Manager will also monitor all grant activities and sub-grantees and ensure that the project complies with USAID performance reporting requirements. S/he will conduct impact assessments, baseline studies, surveys and need assessments to identify necessary changes and future project opportunities.

Reporting & Supervision:

This position reports to Chief of Party.

Primary Responsibilities:

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  Makes operational decisions and manages the various components of the program dealing with M&E;

  
  


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  Manages data collection, analysis and reporting on performance indicators by project team members and project counterparts;

  
  


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  Develops the Project Management Plan setting out specific quantifiable performance indicators and targets for overall objectives and activities and establishing monitoring systems to measure project progress;

  
  


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  Leads writing of quarterly technical and financial reports and assists the COP in writing annual work plans; and

  
  


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  Utilizes critical inputs, feedback, and assessments from evaluation partners to inform changes in program approaches and scale-up.

  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, economics, international development, evaluation research, statistics, or a related field;

  
  


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  At least 5 years of experience in designing, managing and implementing results-based M&E activities;

  
  


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  Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data;

  
  


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  Experience working with an international development organization and knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines and tools for monitoring and evaluation, especially impact evaluation;

  
  


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  Experience working in an M&E role on a USAID conflict program;

  
  


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  Knowledge of USG and other donor contract, cooperative agreements, and grant regulations. S/he should be resourceful through technology, research skills, and relationship building and, with minimal supervision, be able to manage high volume work flow; and,

  
  


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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relevant computer software skills with proficiency in Excel and other data management systems.

  
  

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

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  Experience working preferably in a fragile or transitional state environment or security-challenged environments;

  
  


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  Previous experience working in the Middle East and/or South Asia and on transition programs in insecure environments is desirable but not required; experience working on Afghanistan is highly desirable, but not required;

  
  


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  Proficiency in Pashto/Dari is an advantage but not required.