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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.

Project Summary:

The Yemen Continuous Learning and Evaluation (YCLE) program provides rapidly deployed, robust, on-the ground, in-country oversight of USAID funded development activities implemented in Yemen. The YCLE Contractor supports the prudent use of U.S. taxpayer funds in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a focus on: 1) Performance and Contextual Monitoring and Verification Services; 2) Evaluation Services; 3) Analysis and Reporting Services; 4) Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptive Management Services; and 5) Program Support Services. The overall goal of YCLE is to enable USAID/Yemen to become a more effective and adaptive development organization.

• Please note: Only Jordanian citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer will be responsible for collecting data and conducting monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in areas required by the contract. Travel to Yemen is not currently envisaged but may be considered in the future.

Responsibilities:

• Design data collection instruments for key informant interviews, surveys, focus groups, observation checklists and other activities to collect information for Third Party Monitoring (TPM) reports, evaluations, and assessment as needed.
• Train Enumerators based in Yemen on data collection instruments.
• Process and analyze qualitative and quantitative TPM data.
• Support in drafting TPM reports.
• Support in conducting Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) as requested by the Mission.
• Conduct virtual interviews with key informants in Yemen as needed for monitoring activities and reporting.
• Coordinate with Implementing partners (IPs) for conducting monitoring activities and reporting.
• Update YCLE trackers and databases on a regular basis.
• Provide support to manage the project’s knowledge management portal and digital data collection platforms including tool scripting as needed.
• Contribute to all aspects of Geographical Information System (GIS) data collection, cleaning and updating, and maintaining the geodatabases for YCLE and USAID/Yemen activities as required.
• Provide support for preparation of training materials and provision of training as needed for IPs.
• Perform other related services as may be required to respond to changing USAID priorities and requests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a field related to monitoring and evaluation is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of international development projects, preferably for USAID is required.
• Experience developing data collection instruments and collecting data in the Arab region.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and teamwork abilities.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, including writing skills, is required.

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.

Additional Information

• Organization: 216 MSI