Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist – STRATEGIC NEED-FHI360 عودة إلى الفرص

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 (www.fhi360.org) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

About Ma3an Project:

Through the Ma3an project, FHI 360 is working to strengthen resilience in 30 Tunisian communities. The project works to engage marginalized youth, identify and reduce community-specific vulnerabilities, and catalyze and harness public- and private-sector resources to create a lasting foundation for social cohesion and resilience.FHI 360 uses a community resilience process to increase the capacity of communities to withstand political, social or economic stresses and shocks. The process begins with youth-led mapping of community opportunities and challenges. The youth mappers then present their findings and priorities at collaborative stakeholder action-planning workshops and work with a cross-section of community stakeholders to develop activities that address the prioritized needs. These activities strengthen collaboration among community members while also addressing community and youth development needs.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: MEL Specialist

The MEL Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the MEL Unit’s Evaluation, Management Information System, and the Collaborating, learning, and adaptation (CLA) approach, including its Learning Agenda, learning questions, Learning Plan, and associated CLA Calendar.

Leads the framing and writing of MEL-related evaluation and research reports and
presentations. Leads on the implementation and write-up of relevant CLA activities, including Partner Process Interviews (PPIs), After Action Reviews (AARs), and quarterly pause and reflect sessions. Ensures that CLA activities lead to actionable program recommendations and learning. Responsible for working with the MEL team to ensure that the Management Information System is updated.

The MEL Specialist will also support monitoring and evaluation for the project by drafting, monitoring, and reporting on the monitoring and evaluation plan and progress against each activity and ensuring technical support to each activity area is effective and efficient. The MEL Specialist will also contribute to the MEL inputs of the quarterly reports, compiling information and inputting figures detailing progress against the project’s targets and goals.

Position Responsibilities  

Evaluation:

• Assist the MEL team in designing, coordinating, and conducting project evaluations
• Assist the MEL team in conducting Program Data Review.
• Support technical staff in designing and disseminating research studies by providing
  relevant input.
• Lead the framing and writing of MEL-related evaluation and research
  reports and presentations. 
•  Collaborates with the MEL Data Analyst in creating innovative data
  visualizations for summarizing and disseminating results. 
• Summarize and translate both data for diverse audiences
• Coach, mentor, cross train and supervise team members and consultants on
  assigned projects 
• Guide study design elements related to data collection, evaluation, and analysis plans for assigned projects. 
• Draft and deliver regular monitoring reporting updates when major achievements merit.
• Supports the qualitative data analysis for relevant performance indicators to promote evidence-based programming
• Contribute to reports on progress on results indicators and assist the team in preparing other

Management Information System:

• Liaises with the Data Analyst to ensure that the program’s Management Information System is up-to-date, reviewing and revising program and Regional MEL officer inputs as
  required

Collaborating, learning, and adaptation:

•  Manages the day-to-day implementation of Ma3an’s CLA approach, including the Learning Agenda, learning questions, Learning Plan, and associated CLA Calendar
• Contributes to creating a program-wide CLA culture, championing openness, trust, and continuous improvement within the program team and partners.
• Lead and support learning events such as CLA workshops at all levels to facilitate review and reflection on the evidence
• Coordinates and documents outcomes of activity After Action Reviews and quarterly Partner Process Interviews
• Coordinates and supports the MEL Director in planning and facilitating the CLA Annual Reflection Workshops for local partners

MEL Report Writing:

• Ensure timely preparation of MEL-related progress report inputs on a weekly and
  quarterly basis
• Interpret results and develop both programmatic and policy recommendations based on
  findings reports as needed
• Facilitate inclusive and gender-sensitive processes and approaches, engaging local organizations, institutions, and women, to design and implement national- and community-level data collection tools and contribute to data analysis and meaning-making of results
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the MEL Director.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

•  Experience creating and following workplans and timelines for large, complex research and evaluation projects.
• Action-oriented with a desire to proactively seek solutions and to work effectively both independently and with a team.
• Ability to understand and respond to reporting of internal and external program needs.
•  Ability to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with effective organizational and administrative skills.
• Advanced skills using STATA, SAS, SPSS, R or other statistical analysis packages and Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Advanced skills using qualitative analysis packages such as Atlas.ti and NVIVO preferred.