USAID/UKaid SOERA looks for Monitoring, Evаluаtіоn, and Learning (MEL) Specialist

Deloitte is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist in support of the USAID State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Reform Activity in Ukraine (SOERA). The position is full-time and is currently remote. Both consultant and employment contract options are available.

Project Background and Summary:

The purpose of Ukraine SOERA is to strengthen public sector business operations and transparency, improve governance and oversight, advance privatization of selected SOEs, and develop a strategic management model for enterprises remaining in state ownership. Smart SOE reform and targeted privatization in Ukraine will increase private sector participation, stimulate broad-based economic growth, and reduce corruption. During the war and Ukraine’s recovery, SOERA is prioritizing critical activities to maintain public services to citizens, support relocation and resilience of public infrastructure and facilities, enhance strategic communications to the population and external stakeholders, and help plan and execute effective, efficient, and accountable reconstruction.

Objective:

MEL Specialist will support SOERA project MEL activities and reporting performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation, lead and manage monitoring, evaluation and learning activities and data collection according to the IDIQ Performance Monitoring and Learning Strategy and Task Order MEL plans. Additionally, they will support communications specialist to produce project success stories, public outreach materials, and other communications products as needed.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with USAID and Deloitte policies and procedures in country related to gathering, analyzing, and reporting performance data.
• Establish and manage systems for gathering, analyzing, and reporting performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation.
• Lead monitoring, evaluation and learning activities and data collection according to the IDIQ Performance Monitoring and Learning Strategy and Task Order MEL plans.
• Support the MEL manager with all Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) tasks and deliverables.
• Work with Ukraine SOERA technical team to collect indicator data on a regular basis and monitor progress towards targets according to performance indicators in the MEL plan.
• Maintain data collection processes and data quality.
• Facilitate learning from M&E findings with implementation teams and other relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate incorporation of research design and methodologies in the application of learning to project design and management.
• Support development and execution of all Work Plan activities and components as it pertains to MEL responsibilities.
• Work together with the communication specialist to produce public outreach materials, success stories, fact sheets etc.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual reports and other activities as requested.

 Basic Requirements and Qualifications:

• BA in international relations, economics, statistics or related field; MA preferred.

• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in design for MEL systems, data quality control and reporting for USAID projects and programs as well as implementing and/or facilitating use of innovative approaches and tools for disseminating and utilizing results of monitoring, research and evaluation for adaptive management.
• At least 3 years of professional experience with donor-funded technical assistance projects.
• Strong familiarity with USAID’s Evaluation Policy and related guidance on monitoring, evaluation, and learning and Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) approaches.
• Excellent demonstrated ability to effectively interact with international donors, host country government counterparts, and other implementing partners.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) in English and Ukrainian and experience preparing high quality written materials.
• Proficiency with both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies and monitoring best practices.
• Must be able to plan, organize, and use time effectively.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work within tight deadlines.

Qualified candidates are expected to send their CVs, cover letters, and two professional letters of reference/reference contacts to [email protected] no later than June 16, 2024. Please indicate the following in the subject field of the email: “Monitoring, Evaluation, And Learning Specialist”. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.