Monitoring Advisor

Job Overview

Organization ORB International
Posted 30 Apr 2021
Closing date 3 May 2021

ORB International wishes to hire a Monitoring Advisor. We seek an experienced Monitoring Advisor for an anticipated USAID/Libya LMELA (Libya Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Activity) activity.

This is a long-term position based in Tunis, Tunisia and Benghazi, Libya, expected to start in late 2021.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Lead and manage the daily field support service requests (monitoring, DQAs, rapid feedback assessments), as well as performance and context monitoring support for USAID/Libya.
Work in close collaboration with the Learning/Institutional Capacity Advisor and the backstops to ensure that the MEL related needs of USAID/Libya are met.
Establish protocols for field-based monitoring, DQAs, and other tasks, and support development and design of surveys and tools for data collection.
Supervise long- and short-term staff engaged in monitoring tasks for the activity.
Oversee enhancements to the Mission’s data management system. Utilizing USAID-approved systems.
Manage the collection, reporting, and analysis of indicator data, and ensure indicators, evaluations, and data conform to USAID standards.
Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.

We will be looking for candidates who possess the following types of experience:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in development, evaluation, development analytics, economics, knowledge management or a related field.
A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in monitoring and evaluation within complex international development contexts.
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing monitoring and verification systems, methods, and tools, using a variety of methods: in-person, remote, and third party.
Experience working on USAID monitoring and evaluation mechanisms strongly preferred, or significant experience with USAID activity monitoring plans and indicator design.
Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
Ability to conduct field work in areas with hardship conditions, in remote areas, and in conflict-affected areas for extended periods of time.
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical background in cost-benefit analysis, econometric methodologies, or statistical systems.
Fluency in English, written and spoken.

How to apply

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. ORB International is an independent, privately-owned research agency. Please send a cover letter, CV and writing sample with the subject line ‘Monitoring Advisor’ to cjones@orb-international.com

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