Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Assistant in Chemonics International

Program DescriptionThe United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) Ukraine Confidence Building Initiative 4 (UCBI 4) aims to support advancing Ukraine’s unified, democratic, and Europe-oriented recovery from Russia’s invasion. This goal will be met through three program objectives: 1. To strengthen transparent, accessible recovery processes in frontline and liberated areas that reflect local priorities; 2. To strengthen nonviolent civic action and connections in Russian-controlled areas with the rest of Ukraine; and 3. To empower civic engagement in frontline and liberated communities to contribute to community resilience and shaping a better future.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Support accurate and timely data collection for performed project activities, following established MEL procedures and ensure common understanding among teams on data collection expectations.Provide technical MEL assistance and training to grantees and potential partners during activity development and implementation in coordination with other staff.Assist in designing activity-level MEL plans, in consultation with the MEL Officer, to measure and evaluate activity impact and outcomes.Support MEL Officers in drafting final evaluation reports (and other reporting as required), including by gathering additional data as required to triangulate whether outcomes were achieved.Assist in tracking activities and results per activity and ensure proper documentation in WBDB.Ensure quality of data collection.Support the MEL team in ensuring overall quality of the established MEL system.Conduct site visits and attend grantee events and activities to collect data for monitoring and evaluation.Perform other tasks as assigned by the MEL Officer and/or MEL Team Leader.Key Areas: Program support, Program administration, Relationship support, Monitoring, Learning, Communications, Reporting.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree is required.Demonstrated analytical ability and understanding of local, regional, and national political context, with the ability to think creatively required.One (1) year professional experience on complex field programs preferred.Prior experience in working with data collection and verification required.Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to resolve assigned tasks in a timely manner.Attention to detail, versatility, and integrity.Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.Ability/willingness to learn and further professional development.Ability/willingness to travel to locations where UCBI works.Ability to practically demonstrate successful experience with all the core competencies listed above required.Fluent written and oral Ukrainian required.Proficient written and oral English required.For conscripts, a note on military registration in the military ticket is required.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Send electronic submissions to [email protected] by May 24, 2024. Please insert the position you are applying for (“MEL Assistant”) in the subject line and include your CV and a cover letter/statement of interest explaining interest in and qualifications. No telephone inquiries,please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications are encouraged. For more information, please visit www.chemonics.com. Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age , membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.” Show more Show less Job Level Entry Level Employment Type Full Time Job Responsibilities Project Management Industries International Trade and Development