CONSULTANCY: Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning (MEL)

Bethesda, MD

Posted 18 days ago

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Job Description

Position: CONSULTANCY: Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning (MEL)

Location:

Global

Job Id: 2264

# of Openings: 1

Hours: Consultant - Agreement will be for up to 504 hours (total hours not guaranteed) with multiple intermittent short-term assignments of approximately 5-7 days at a time

Salary: Commensurate with required experience and qualifications

Reports to: Proposal Lead

Location: Global

University Research Co., LLC (URC):

Guided by a strong vision of equitable and resilient systems that respond to people's needs and emerging threats, URC helps countries and local actors to build, implement, and sustain science-driven, scalable solutions. Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical expertise to empower governments, communities, and service providers toward strengthening their own health and social systems and improve service quality. We aim to expand access to and improve the quality of services, addressing maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health; global health security and infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene. In our interactions with each other and our clients, we stay true to our values for transformative change by focusing on:

Creativity: by unleashing our creativity, we enhance engagement and interaction to improve problem-solving.
Collaboration: we work with a unified purpose toward a shared vision and mission by complementing each other's skills and allocating work to maximize everyone's strengths.
Accountability: we hold ourselves responsible for accomplishing goals, completing assignments, and making decisions.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion: we embrace the importance of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, where our leadership and staff model behavior that enriches our organization, demonstrates respect for all people, and supports opportunities for all staff.
Transparency: we understand that when employees deeply trust one another and their leaders, they will be more engaged in their roles because they will not be worried about unfair treatment.

Overview:

URC is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Consultant to support proposal development on multiple U.S. Government global health proposals. The MEL Consultant will lead the development of MEL sections for proposals, including proposal narratives and indicator tables. The consultant will ensure that state-of-the-art standards are met for MEL in new business proposals. The MEL Consultant will interface with URC staff, working with proposal teams to collaboratively develop realistic and technically sound MEL content for proposals.

The position may be based in Washington, D.C. or remote/virtual. If remote/virtual, reliable internet and the ability to overlap with the US East coast time zone is required. Available for multiple intermittent short-term engagements of approximately 5-7 days at a time.

Responsibilities:

Develop proposal narratives and associated AMELP (Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan) or M&E (Monitoring and Evaluation) sections to be included in the proposal, in accordance with donor guidance within given timeline. Narratives and plans should cite the evidence base for the approach and identify MEL innovations and adaptations to the country context.
Collaborate with proposal teams and key staff responsible for the technical design to develop a theory of change (TOC)/Logic model.
Work with the technical team to develop indicators and set targets for the proposal, including the identification of relevant indicators and the creation of custom indicators. Define the structure, data collection frequency, and data collection methodology for the M&E framework indicators.
Coordinate with the technical team and writers to ensure M&E is fully integrated throughout the proposal.
Provide suggestions for M&E staffing. Provide high level budget inputs for M&E activities, such as costs related to studies, data collection/quality/analysis, and MEL workshops.
Address feedback from proposal team and reviewers. Provide inputs for the reviews of each draft.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

Master's degree or higher in public health, social sciences, statistics, or related field
At least 7 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning in global health.
Technical experience with USAID and Department of State evaluation methods and standards is required. Familiarity with other major donors' requirements a plus.

Experience in MEL design for global health proposals, as well as experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into M&E plan design.

Exceptional English language writing skills are required.

Excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and flexibility and ability to work under pressure and on a tight schedule.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural team environment.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Key Qualifications:

Minimum of six (6) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience is required.
Proven track record with international program evaluation design, data collection, management, and analysis.
Knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Understanding of current M&E trends, data collection, management, and analysis systems and technologies in a development organization.
Self-motivated, able to work without close supervision.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English is required.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.

Candidates with experience in pertinent non-profit, NGO, and implementing organizations are preferred.

Deliverables:

Draft proposed MEL plan
Outline of the level of effort and major cost elements of the plan
Revised Activity MEL plan based on feedback, if any
Review of MEL plans, with comments, for MEL plans not assigned
URC Invoice and timesheet

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unless otherwise directed we will retain your CV in our database for future opportunities.

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value and seek diversity in our workforce

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Job Summary

Company

University Research Co., LLC

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Master's Degree

Required Experience

7+ years