Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager (National Position)

POSITION TITLE: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager (National Position) PROGRAM: Laos Counter Trafficking In Persons (CTIP) Program LOCATION: Vientiane, Laos REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief of Party POSITION SUMMARY: The USAID Laos Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) Project seeks to reduce the vulnerability to human trafficking among target populations in Lao PDR by supporting vocational training and employment opportunities of targeted vulnerable populations, beginning with survivors of human trafficking to prevent their re-trafficking. These efforts will in turn showcase a “model of prevention and protection” for the Government of Lao PDR to learn from, support, and sustain as it builds its response to counter human trafficking through the implementation of related national laws, policies and programs, as well as providing high quality support services to trafficked persons. USAID Laos CTIP seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager to lead the development, implementation, and adaptation of the Project’s MEL plan in close collaboration with program staff, partners and USAID and ensure that its collaborative MEL process adequately reflect ongoing learning, knowledge sharing and adaptive management. ESSENTIAL REPONSIBILITIES: Lead all MEL activities for the Laos CTIP project and responsible for the implementation of the Project’s MEL plan; With technical support from Winrock’s AGILE team and the DCOP, regularly review and update the Activity MEL Plan (AMELP); Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the COP, DCOP, and Program Technical Team on MEL, including guidance for MEL-related communications with USAID/Laos; Implement, review, and improve local MEL standard operating procedures (SOPs) and performance indicator reference sheets (PIRS) to guide all Winrock and partner staff on MEL requirements; Implement, review, and revise as necessary monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and processes, ongoing monitoring, and internal assessments; Ensure timely collection, verification, and analysis of data on all project indicators and their timely delivery for quarterly and other required reports to USAID and other agencies, as appropriate; In close partnership with the Grants Manager and other staff, ensure sub-awardee reports qualitative and quantitative data in accordance with the Laos CTIP MEL plan; In close collaboration with the program team, monitor progress toward project results and advise them on the quality of MOU quarterly/ bi-annual report preparation. Validate data from project staff and subgrantees, including through field monitoring visits; Ensure data against indicators are collected in time, provide inputs to quarterly/annual report, and prepare a quarterly Performance Indicators Tracking Table (PITT) In partnership with Winrock’s AGILE Unit, lead the implementation of mobile data collection tools and a Laos CTIP management information system (MIS) for the project; Lead preparations to support external evaluations and data quality assessments (DQAs) conducted by USAID’s evaluation partner; Oversee the management and data entry of final approved project data into the USAID Development Information Solution (DIS) reporting in close coordination with the DCOP and Winrock AGILE Unit; Direct line management of the M&E Assistant, including delegation of specific tasks as well as coaching and mentoring; Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: At least four to six years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning or social science research, at least in one of the following fields: international development, human trafficking, labor migration, social work, child protection, democracy and governance, systems strengthening, or a related field; Master’s degree with four years’ experience or Bachelor’s degree with 6 years’ experience, preferably related to social science research, statistics, business analytics, data science, computer science, international development, community development, or a related field; Specialized training in M&E or social science research is desirable; Demonstrated experience designing and regularly updating M&E Plans, including (but not limited to) logic models, indicator reference sheets, baseline evaluation plans, assessment planning, developing targets for indicators, M&E budgets, and M&E roles and responsibilities. Strong experience leading data collection and analysis, and database management; Experiences with mobile data collection software programs and MIS systems desirable; Relevant experience designing, leading, and facilitating trainings of staff and partners on how to implement project-specific M&E activities aligned with the MEL system; Fluency in written and spoken English and Lao required. Strong communication skills required. Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and databases; Experience working on projects with an international institutional donor (such as USAID, UN Agencies, World Bank, AusAid, UK aid, etc) or International NGO. Strong preference for experience with USAID-funded projects; Open to and willing to learn new technical skills and knowledge required for MEL work; Ability to travel regularly within Laos; Strong leadership skills. HOW TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should apply via e-mail to: LaosCTIPJobs@winrock.org, by July 10, 2023. The e-mail should contain your CV, cover letter, and three (3) professional references. Please put the position ‘Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager (MEL Manager)’ in the title of your email. Winrock will only contact candidates qualified for the position. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation. 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