Human Capital Resources and Concepts is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist II who will work collaboratively within a team and across multiple agencies, focusing on foreign assistance and international human rights and democracy programming.
Key Responsibilities:- Execute research and evaluation strategies in collaboration with the Applied Learning and Evaluation (ALE) team.
- Provide guidance on applied research, performance monitoring, and program evaluation of HRDF and DRL-funded grants.
- Incorporate reporting, monitoring, and evaluation requirements into DRL grant agreements.
- Work with external evaluators and develop policies for DRL program officers.
- Apply internal control measures to safeguard sensitive and classified material.
- Support the Deputy Director and the Office Director.
Duties:- Develop goals and objectives for DRL funds.
- Oversee performance measures and support performance planning activities.
- Liaise with offices for financial planning and funding acquisition.
- Assist in data analysis and content development for briefings and reviews.
- Train and advise DRL grantees on M&E tools and processes.
- Manage and improve DRL's project management database.
- Promote and share research findings.
- Coordinate foreign assistance funding lifecycle phases.
- Support DRL/GP Leadership in managing human rights and democracy programs.
- Liaise with U.S. embassies and consulates regarding grant management.
- Attend workshops and conferences, collaborate with M&E professionals, and draft reports.
- Undertake training to enhance skills and support U.S. policy and programming priorities.
- Support senior officials' travel and conduct program monitoring visits.
Requirements:- Minimum five years of experience in program monitoring and evaluation, preferably in democracy, governance, and human rights.
- Knowledge of U.S. government and international evaluation policies.
- Expertise in research methods, data collection, analysis, and presentation.
- Database management, online survey platforms, and data visualization skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- International experience in monitoring and evaluation.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Security clearance eligibility.
Education:- Preferred: PhD with three years' experience, master's degree with five years' experience, or bachelor's degree with eight years' experience.
- Consideration for candidates enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application.
