Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Assistant / Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Assistant in Chemonics International Inc. / UCBI

Program description

U.S. Agency for International Development Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) Building Public Trust Project (UCBI - 4) (USAID) is designed to facilitate a united, democratic and Europe-oriented recovery of Ukraine from the consequences of the Russian invasion. This goal will be achieved by fulfilling two initial tasks: 1. Strengthening the confidence and ability of the communities most affected by the war to participate in the reconstruction and unified future of Ukraine; 2. Strengthening ties between people in the temporarily occupied territories and the rest of Ukraine.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Providing assistance in the timely collection of accurate data on ongoing project activities in accordance with established monitoring, evaluation and training (MEL) procedures and ensuring that employees understand data collection requirements.
• Providing technical assistance on issues MEL and providing training to grantees and potential partners during the development and implementation of activities in collaboration with other staff.
• Assisting in the development of MEL plans for activities in consultation with the MEL Specialist to identify and evaluate the impact and results of activities .
• Providing assistance to MEL Specialists in the preparation of final evaluation reports (and other reports as directed), including collecting additional data to verify achievement of outcomes.
• Providing assistance in monitoring the activities and results of each activity and ensuring that they are properly documented in the WBDB.
• Ensuring the appropriate quality of data collection.
• Providing support to the MEL team in ensuring the overall quality of the MEL system.
• li>Travel to specific program locations and attend grantee events to collect data for monitoring and evaluation.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the MEL Specialist and/or MEL Team Leader.

Key areas:program support, program administration, relationship support, monitoring, training, communication, reporting.

Program Description

The Ukraine Confidence Building Initiative 4 (UCBI 4) aims to support advancing Ukraine's unified, democratic, and Europe-oriented recovery from Russia's invasion. This goal will be met through two program objectives: 1. To strengthen the confidence and ability of the most war-affected communities to
participate in Ukraine's recovery and united future; and 2. Reinforce connections between people in the temporarily occupied territories with the rest of Ukraine. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Areas:Program support, Program administration, Relationship support, Monitoring, Learning, Communications, Reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Demonstrated analytical ability and understanding of local, regional, and national political context, with the ability to think creatively required.
• One (1) year professional experience on complex field programs preferred.
• Prior experience in working with data collection and verification required.
• Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to resolve assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Attention to detail, versatility, and integrity.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability/willingness to learn and further professional development.
• Ability/willingness to travel to locations where UCBI works.
• Ability to practically demonstrate successful experience with all the core competencies listed above required.
• Fluent written and oral Ukrainian required.
• Proficient written and oral English required.
• For conscripts, a note on military registration in the military ticket is required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Send electronic submissions to [email protected] by November 1, 2024. Please insert the position you are applying for (“MEL Assitant”) in the subject line and include your CV and a cover letter/statement of interest explaining interest in and qualifications. No telephone inquiries, please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications are encouraged. For more information, please visit www.chemonics.com. 

“Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.”