Monitoring & Evaluation Program Assistant

AMIDEAST, an international non-profit organization in the West Bank and Gaza, is seeking full-time qualified candidate for its USAID funded education program-Model Schools  Network (MSN) Program. AMIDEAST is recruiting for the position of Monitoring & Evaluation Program Assistant to be based in its main office in Ramallah:

The Monitoring & Evaluation Program Assistant will provide support to the program’s monitoring and evaluation activities. Responsibilities may include: making graphs using Excel or other data management/analysis software; working with the other members of the M&E Department to analyze data; drafting minor sections of M&E reports; editing and formatting Arabic and English documents; entering monthly Geo-MIS data; conducting interviews with program beneficiaries in both English and Arabic; maintaining school files and other documents, and data entry; editing and formatting Arabic documents; printing/ packaging M&E and other program materials for distribution to schools; handling regular email/phone/written correspondence with school staff, consultants, Ministry of Education and other partners; and arranging local travel and logistics. Field work is expected.

Applicants should have the following credentials and experience:
-Bachelor’s degree in education, statistics, or other relevant field;
-Knowledge of/experience with data analysis;
-Proficiency in both Arabic and English;
-Experience with Microsoft Office applications – especially Excel - and Geo-MIS;
-Precise attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task; and
-Experience with children/schools.
-Valid driver’s license preferred.

Please send a cover letter indicating the specific position and resume to [email protected]
Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Closing date for
applications is 5:00pm, Tuesday, May 3, 2011.