Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisor Vacancy-Job Ref: ACYEFHI360/2301/202415

Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisor Vacancy-Job Ref: ACYEFHI360/2301/202415
Sana’a (Yemen)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisor
USAID Yemen My Education Activity (Taleemi)
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 Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisorfor the upcoming USAID Yemen My Education Activity (Taleemi Activity). This position will be based in Aden and requires travel to other locations in the South of Yemen. The position is contingent upon award.

The duty station is designated as extreme risk and poses a heightened risk or direct threat to personal safety. FHI 360 has implemented mitigation measures and policies to ensure staff safety in coordination with FHI 360 Global Security. Applicants should research this location and the associated risks before applying.

Project Description
The goal of the USAID My Education Activity (Taleemi Activity) is to improve outcomes for out of-school children and youth through inclusive, high quality non-formal education in Yemen. This activity will ensure that out-of-school children and youth in Yemen transition into the formal education system; obtain certification of completion that will benefit them if they are not able to re-enter formal school; or benefit from pathways to training and economic opportunities after completion of NFE programming. The activity includes the following results:
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Increased enrollment and retention of out-of-school children and youth in community responsive, safe, and adequately resourced environments
Out of school children and youth acquire foundational and life skills for transitioning into formal schools or entering the workforce
Improved implementation and management of non-formal education programs
The activity will be implemented in the South of Yemen in coordination with the Internationally Recognized Government of Yemen.
Position Description
The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisor is responsible forestablishing and managing the project’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 Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisorcollaborates 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. Theywill 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 Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisorshares data and improvement plans and collaborates with staff and stakeholders on strategies for program improvements for greater program effects.
Job Summary/Responsibilities
Designs and oversees the monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities of the project; leadsthe design, development, planning, annual revisions, and implementation ofthe MEL plan and project evaluation activities, including the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention-linked research
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Develops systems for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet donor reporting requirements
Works closely with the technical team to co-design monitoring tools, select indicators, and determine field monitoring responsibilities
Ensures tool compatibility and coordination within the MEL framework, and consistency with national and donor requirements
Leads the development of the project learning agenda, designs and implements learning activities and research studies
Focuses on strengthening the MEL system, building capacity of partners and staff, and improving alignment and support to host-country MELsystems
Co-coordinates the project’s Collaborating, Learning, Adapting (CLA) framework and ccoordinates knowledge sharing with the technical team
Undertakes periodic reviews of program and/or country MEL systems, and participates in planning MEL system strengthening actions
Provides ongoing oversight and technical assistance to consortium partners in implementing monitoring and evaluation system, ensuring data and analysis are of high quality.
Provides guidance on information systems for quality assurance, as well as best practices for documentation and reporting
Ensures submission of datasets and other relevant reports and data to USAID knowledge management systems
Provides high quality and timely submission of all required project reports, including documentation of success stories, analysis of data for indicator calculation, summary of qualitative findings, etc
Oversees the publication and dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned, and other program results to ministry counterparts, donors, program partners, and other key stakeholders
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in evaluation, demography, social science, economics, or other relevant discipline
At least eight years of experience related to monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on education or social-sector programs required; at least five years of MEL experience in the education sector preferred
Experience leading programs in Yemen or similar complex crisis affected countries.
Experience collaborating with and strengthening the capacity of local partners and education authorities
Proficiency with relevant software (Excel, ODK/Kobo, PowerBi)
Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods, research, management information systems, reporting, data quality analysis and dataanalysis
Experience in design and implementation of MEL systems; withUSAID funded projects preferred
Experience with managing the design/adaption of learning assessments
Experience with Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) Frameworks and related data utilization
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with stakeholder counterparts, partners and FHI 360 HQ counterparts
Solid report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills; ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Solid facilitation skills for training enumerators, counterparts and project and partner staff; additional experience building the capacity of local partners preferred
Ability to collaborate effectively with program staff and supervise and develop junior staff
Experience in the education sector in Yemen or similar contexts
Oral and written fluency required in English and Arabic.

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