Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning (MEL) Specialist

DAI is seeking highly qualified candidates for the following position:

Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning (MEL) Specialist  

Project: USAID/West Bank and Gaza (WBG) Accountable Local Governance Activity

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Level of Effort: Full-time

Location: Ramallah, Palestine

PROJECT BACKGROUND 

USAID/West Bank and Gaza (WBG) Accountable Local Governance (ALG) Activity is a four-year, four months project that aims to improve the delivery of essential public services and to promote inclusive and accountable governance. The Activity interventions will improve service delivery, enhance the effectiveness of municipal operations, strengthen local government unit (LGU) fiscal management, and build resilience to shocks and stressors. The Activity will strengthen municipal responsiveness to citizens’ priorities and concerns, enhance civic engagement in local governance with a focus on under-represented and marginalized groups, and help connect LGUs, civil society, and other institutions to improve service delivery and enhance accountable governance.   

POSITION PURPOSE 

The MEL Specialist will be a key member of the MEL and Communication team, responsible for managing data collection, analysis, and monitoring and evaluation activities across the project. This role supports the implementation of MEL strategies to ensure the project’s performance is effectively tracked and reported. The MEL Specialist will coordinate with ALG teams to collect and analyze MEL data, contributing to data-driven decision-making and continuous learning. 

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KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES 
 

• Contribute to drafting the MEL Plan, outlining ALG’s approach for establishing baselines. 

• Support comprehensive performance monitoring systems to track progress of all activities and outputs, providing relevant and timely information to stakeholders. 

• Track internal and external indicators in DAI’s proprietary project database (TAMIS). 

• Establish baselines for reporting and support the establishment of reporting procedures in compliance with USAID and DAI policies. 

• Use tools for data collection, design, and implement surveys, and other data collection tasks. 

• Track project progress and analyze outcomes and impacts to facilitate data-driven decision-making, ongoing learning, and program adjustments. 

• Prepare performance data reports for USAID deliverables, ad hoc requests, and project management. 

• Document and disseminate evidence and analytic results from MEL and CLA studies, evaluation reports, meeting notes, decisions, and follow-ups from learning engagements. 

• Track, measure, and record targeted results and indicators in the MEL plan to provide metrics for assessing project performance. 

• Ensure gender, youth, and student-related data are tracked, recorded, and reported properly. 

• Support data reporting for USAID databases. 

• Coordinate between MEL, communications, and technical teams. 

• Develop and adapt tools for data collection; design and implement surveys, including overseeing baseline, mid, and end-of-project surveys. 

• Perform other tasks as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 
 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, public or business administration or management, statistics, or related field, or equivalent work experience.   

• 8+ years of MEL data collection experience. 

• Experience working with USAID or other international donors highly preferred.  

• Experience with M&E tools and systems for workforce development projects preferred.  

• Experience with qualitative and quantitative M&E data analysis required.   

• Strong communication skills - both written and oral.  

• Must have excellent English and Arabic language proficiency, verbal and written. 

 REPORTING

The MEL Specialist will report to the MEL and Communications Manager. 

To Apply:  If you would like to be part of a dynamic project team and are interested in submitting your CV for consideration, please apply through the following link:

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Individual position postings including job description and qualifications sought can be viewed at the link provided. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for additional information.  All applications must be received no later than Sunday, November 3rd, 2024.

About DAI: DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

DAI is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.