Monitoring & Evaluation Specialists at Creative Associates International (Creative) - Education Crisis Response Project

Creative Associates International (Creative) is dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the area of education, democratic transition and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington DC the firm has field presence in more than 20 counties worldwide with a strong arid diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the US Agency for international Development (USAID) and other clients including the US Department of State and the US Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Location: Yobe
Project Duration: 2 years
State Date: Immediately

Project Description

• This project will support the expansion of access to quality non-formal and alternative education opportunities for out-of-school children and youth, ages 6-17, in Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, and Yobe states.

Position Summary

• The M&E Specialist will evaluate the results of training interventions; initialize, manage and implement the M&E system for in-country training; ensure all evaluation instruments/methodologies are correctly administered to obtain quality data, produce written evaluation reports providing dear and concise information on training results in a format and style that can easily and ready use.

Primary Responsibilities

• Based on project results and standard, develop appropriate models and tools for data collection, analysis, and synthesis, train staff in the use of these M&E models and tools;
• Develop and implement project level performance monitoring plans for gathering, reporting, and analyzing performance data, work closely with the management team to ensure that plans capture the scope and content of PRP results and objectives;
• Ensure technical coordination of province-level M&E activities and obtain support from State authorities as needed;
• Work closely with the Project Director and M&E Advisor to manage support staff and consultants as needed to ensure the feasibility, appropriateness and time lines of all M&E plans and interventions;
• Ensure the timely production, coordination, and reporting of all state-level data: quarterly reports, M&E data, financial information, etc.;
• Participate in regular meetings and maintain regular communication with state-level team counterparts, and with the Team Leader, to ensure coherent planning, M&E practices, and project trouble shooting;
• Represent the project in major state meetings and events as appropriate.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• At least 5 years program and/or monitoring evaluation experience, preferably for an international development organisation
• Demonstrated prior experience in project monitoring and evaluation, applied education statistics, and data quality analysis
• Demonstrated experience in the application of various analytical methodologies and tools used in education evaluation designs

Important Information

• The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position descriptions are an overview of the functions and requirements for the position. They are not Intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Application Closing Date
10th September, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: [email protected] on the subject line indicate the job position you are applying for and state.

Note: Only finalist will be contacted. No phone calls please. Creative is an equal opportunity employer