Evaluation Leader,
Victims Institutional Strengthening Program (VISP),
USAID/Colombia Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL),
Bogota, Colombia
Project Summary:
The Colombia Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Activity provides USAID/Colombia with technical and advisory services related to the MEL of USAID/Colombia projects and activities. To support this purpose, Panagora Group, and its subcontractor Management Systems International (MSI) will provide technical advisory MEL services to the USAID/Colombia Mission. These include monitoring support services, performance and impact evaluations, studies, and assessments. These efforts will facilitate informed program management choices, shape the long-term strategic direction of programs and decision-making within the Mission.
MEL will conduct a final performance evaluation of the Victims Institutional Strengthening (VISP). The purpose of this final performance evaluation is to assess whether the VISP's interventions, deliverables, outcomes, and results have been accomplished according to its theory of change and results framework. Additionally, this evaluation intends to consider the socio-political context and the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the results of this evaluation will support USAID/Colombia in making informed choices about the design and management of upcoming programming decisions.
**Please note: Only Colombian citizens are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The Evaluation Leader will direct the design, work plan, data collections, examination and report writing of the evaluation. The Evaluation Leader will be responsible for the overall implementation of the evaluation and ensuring that all expected tasks and deliverables are achieved on time and of high quality. To achieve this, the Evaluation Leader will work closely with the evaluation team and will receive support from the MEL activity leads. The period of performance of this assignment will be 12 months from its initiation, which is anticipated in September 2021, with a part-time dedication.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct the evaluation work plan and design, and the final evaluation report, which includes the data collection and examination methods, the sampling strategy, data collection tools, and data analysis plan.
- Serve as the primary contact with USAID counterparts and MEL Activity.
- Guide and manage the team operation.
- Guide the writing of the main technical deliverables and technical communications, including the final baseline report in English.
- Oversee the quality and timeliness of the evaluation data collection.
- Provide and direct debriefs and presentations to USAID and the Implementing Partner.
- Perform the application of qualitative instruments in fieldwork for the qualitative data collection
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in economics, social sciences, or other relevant field required; Master's degree preferred.
- At minimum thirteen years of relevant experience.
- At minimum five years of experience in managerial positions at international cooperation projects, field-based academic projects, and/or field-based public or private social investment projects. Minimum of three years of experience conducting the evaluation of projects.
- Skills or knowledge on project administration, economics, and team management.
- Strong knowledge about the institutional framework of victims in Colombia.
- Skills in or knowledge of project administration, economics, and team management.
- Experience designing context and performance indicators.
- Experience collecting quantitative and qualitative information.
- Ability to study and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Experience with USAID evaluations preferred.
- Ability to work and manage teams remotely.
- Intermediate or advanced knowledge of both written and oral Spanish and English 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 email MSI.Dept.HRRecruiting@tetratechinc.onmicrosoft.com with Reasonable Accommodations in the title. 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.
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