Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor

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  • Added Date: Tuesday, 08 October 2024
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FHI 360 is a global development organization, with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our team of professionals includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from over 60 offices with more than 4,000 employees in the United States and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at all levels and our multi-disciplinary approach allows us to have a lasting impact on the people, communities and countries we serve by improving the lives of millions.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor for the anticipated USAID Tanzania Foundational Skills Activity. This position will be based in Dar es Salaam or Dodoma, Tanzania and is contingent on funder award of the project to FHI 360 and funder approval of the selected applicant in the position.

Project Description:

USAID Tanzania is planning a foundational skills activity to follow its (USAIDโ€™s) current Jifunze Uelewe project. No public information is available about this new activity yet; however, we expect it will focus on early grade reading, math and social-emotional skills, teacher professional development, local systems strengthening and community engagement. We anticipate a 4 to 5- year activity in the $25-50M range.

Position Description:

The MEL Advisor is responsible for establishing and managing the projectโ€™s overall monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) system and leading MEL staff to track all progress made towards meeting program/contract results, indicators, and targets, including impacts on access, retention, learning outcomes, community engagement, gender, and disability-inclusive measures, ensuring that they are being consistently and systematically documented, tracked and reported. The MEL Advisor collaborates with and oversees sub-grantees to provide feedback on data collection and indicators; analyzes data reported from sub-grantees; and supports training of MEL personnel in quality assurance methods. They will collaborate with the program team to design operations research to support learning, evaluation, and planning, and oversee the implementation, analysis, dissemination, and use of research products. The MEL Advisor shares MEL data and improvement plans and collaborates with staff and stakeholders on strategies for program improvements for greater program effects.

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