MEL Manager

Please Note: This position is under a recently awarded program by USAID and will start as soon as possible.

• The applicant must be a resident of Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate
• Location: Ramallah
• Position type: Full-time / regular

Application Deadline: We are reviewing all applications on a rolling basis until a final candidate is selected. Please apply by May 31, 2024 for consideration. However, we encourage candidates to apply immediately if interested. 

Overview:

National Democratic Institute - NDI is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-governmental organization that works in partnership around the world to strengthen and safeguard democratic institutions, processes, norms and values to secure a better quality of life for all. NDI envisions a world where democracy and freedom prevail, with dignity for all.

NDI has been present in the Palestinian Territories since 1994, working with Palestinian political parties, civil society organizations, activists, universities, and youth on a variety of issues including advocacy campaigns, message development, political outreach, and the inclusion of women and youth in the political process and decision-making.

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking to hire a MEL Manager to assist its programs in West Bank and Gaza. The position would preferably be based in Ramallah, and help in monitoring and reporting on program outcomes.  She/he will use data management skills and analysis to document the achievement of target results and objectives, and conduct syntheses of accomplishments, helping NDI establish contributions made by its programs. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Management of MEL System: Develop and maintain a uniform and consistent data collection and reporting methodology and schedule, and ensure consistent and timely application of all MEL systems and standards across multiple programs. Develop user-friendly protocols for data collection, management, presentation, reflection/analysis, and reporting. Coordinate and manage the MEL Calendar, provide updates and guidance on performance monitoring issues. This includes establishing data quality protocols for obtaining informed consent, and for securing storage, access, and sharing of data. Provide support to field teams in preparation of Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) or other information requests from donors.
• Strengthen Staff and Partner Capacity for MEL – Develop and facilitate a cohesive training and capacity building program for NDI staff and local partners and sub-grantees to use the MEL system for ongoing reflection, learning and reporting. Training will include protocols, forms and guidelines on data collection, analysis and reporting on both qualitative and quantitative data. On-demand mentoring and coaching for field staff and partners on MEL will also be required in addition to formal training.    
• Report On Program Performance – Support program teams to ensure that all data are collected, analyzed and reported on in a timely and useful manner to the Country Director, resident and DC staff, and relevant donors. This will include: overseeing the compiling and managing of all data sets, providing a preliminary analysis of the quantitative and qualitative data, and drafting reports as needed. Based on performance data, assist program staff in identifying and highlighting achievements of stated objectives and outcomes to prepare regular quarterly donor reports in accordance with internal and external reporting requirements. Prepare monthly field reports for distribution within NDI.
• Research and Evaluation - Support design, planning, implementation and management of baseline assessments, mid-term and final evaluations. Provide technical insight to design of focus group research, deliberative processes, and surveys. Technical support may include design of survey instruments and sampling strategies, development of Terms of Reference for research firms/partners/external evaluators, training of enumerators, etc. Administrative support for managing contractors or third party survey/research firms may also be required.
• Organizational Learning - Support individual program teams, as well as senior management in Ramallah, to analyze and use data for evidence-based decision-making and program improvement. This includes facilitation of reflection and analysis sessions, and regular review and analysis of MEL data. Strengthens program decision-making by directing staff to specific evaluation findings or data collected through monitoring.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or Applied Research (anthropology or sociology), statistics, or related field or
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with performance monitoring preferably in an international nonprofit organization or government agency; experience with USAID and/or U.S. Department of State a plus
• Demonstrated experience in operationalizing performance monitoring systems, including indicators of success and methods of measurement
• Experience in designing, managing and implementing baseline assessments, mid-term and final evaluations
• Demonstrated experience with designing and employing evaluation tools and methods such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, deliberative processes, and research from secondary sources
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and lead trainings for program staff on MEL
• Experience in results-oriented program design, strategic planning, and proposal development (including theories of change, logical frameworks, performance monitoring plans, and drafting MEL narratives)
• Strong knowledge of database management systems such as Access and Excel; experience with SPSS or STATA a plus
• Knowledge of data visualization software(s) and graphics highly desired
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders, and policy-makers
• Superior oral and written communications skills to effectively present information in a clear and persuasive manner in English and Arabic
• Exceptional analytical skills for interpreting complex program and political issues
• Ability to work in a challenging political and operational environment

Thanks for your interest in working with NDI. Interested candidates should send CVs and cover letters to

[email protected]

no later than May 31, 2024.

NDI will contact only those candidates who have been selected to move forward with the hiring process. NDI will not respond to queries on a candidate’s status nor consider applicants not submitting documents to the above address.

NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.