Hours: Consultant - Agreement will be for up to 504 hours (total hours not guaranteed) with multiple intermittent short-term assignments of approximately 5-15 days at a time
Salary: Commensurate with required experience and qualifications
Reports to: SVP and VP, Africa/LAC Region
Location: Global
University Research Co., LLC (URC)
URC is a globally recognized leader in healthcare quality improvement. Since 1965, we have been committed to building and sustaining resilient health systems by collaborating with partners to implement science-driven, scalable solutions tailored to local needs. We embody our core values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility), Collaboration, Accountability, and Performance Excellence.
Overview:
URC is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Consultant to support U.S. Government funded technical programs in Africa and proposal development on USG global health proposals. The consultant will ensure that state-of-the-art standards are met for MEL in USG-funded program implementation and in the development of new business proposals. The MEL Consultant will interface with URC staff, working with teams to collaboratively provide technical assistance and/or develop realistic and technically sound MEL content for proposals.
The position may be based in Washington, D.C. or remote/virtual. If remote/virtual, reliable internet and the ability to overlap with the US East coast time zone is required. Available for multiple intermittent short-term engagements of approximately 5-15 days at a time.
Responsibilities:
Program Implementation:
- Support field-based MEL experts in the ongoing strengthening of project overall MEL systems, including indicator monitoring and adaptation, data collection, data analysis, and reporting;
- Review project's MEL requirements and reporting systems and make recommendations for improvement;
- Advise project teams on the implementation of innovative solutions to data collection and monitoring;
- Other relevant tasks as required by the specific needs by each country and/or project.
Business Development:
- Develop proposal narratives and associated AMELP (Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan) or M&E (Monitoring and Evaluation) sections to be included in the proposal, in accordance with donor guidance within given timeline. Narratives and plans should cite the evidence base for the approach and identify MEL innovations and adaptations to the country context;
- Work with the technical team to develop indicators and set targets for the proposal, including the identification of relevant indicators and the creation of custom indicators. Define the structure, data collection frequency, and data collection methodology for the M&E framework indicators;
- Coordinate with the technical team and writers to ensure M&E is fully integrated throughout the proposal;
- Address feedback from proposal team and reviewers. Provide inputs for the reviews of each draft.
Qualifications:
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in public health, social sciences, statistics, or related field;
- At least 7 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning in global health;
- Technical experience with USAID and/or PEPFAR evaluation methods and standards is required. Familiarity with other major donors' requirements is a plus;
- Experience in MEL design for global health proposals, as well as experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into M&E plan design;
- Exceptional English language writing skills and a minimum of intermediate French language proficiency are required;
- Excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and flexibility and ability to work under pressure and on a tight schedule;
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural team environment;
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
Key Qualifications
- Minimum of six (6) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience is required;
- Proven track record with international program evaluation design, data collection, management, and analysis;
- Knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation frameworks;
- Understanding of current M&E trends, data collection, management, and analysis systems and technologies in a development organization;
- Self-motivated, able to work without close supervision;
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English is required;
- Excellent time management and organizational skills;
- Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
Candidates with experience in pertinent non-profit, NGO, and implementing organizations are strongly preferred.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unless otherwise directed we will retain your CV in our database for future opportunities.
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