Job type: Full-time

Chemonics seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adapting (MERLA) Director for the anticipated USAID-funded Jifunze Uelewe follow on activity in Tanzania. The Activity’s overall objective is to sustainably improve literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills for all pre-primary and standard 1 – 4 learners in target regions; strengthen the capacity of local and regional government to sustain improved learning outcomes; and increase community support for safe and inclusive learning environments.

The MERLA Director will be responsible for overseeing all MERLA-related functions of the activity. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include: 

  • Leads the development and review of the project MEL plan and associated workplans, as reflected in the results framework;
  • Provides cross cutting support including iteration, adaptation, and sharing learning on best practices within the education sector
  • Collaborates with the relevant communications teams to development and implement the Activity’s communication strategy and annual workplan for communications asset production, dissemination, and monitoring.
  • Leads the development of the project’s MEL strategy and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plan, and oversee data collection, data systems, and results reporting to meet USAID requirements.
  • Spearheads, guides, and supervises all database, survey, and assessment methodology documents (sampling frame, guides, instructions, surveys, and analysis) for quality assurance and adherence to USAID data quality standards and industry best practices
  • Leads the development of collaboration, learning, and adaptation (CLA) mechanisms and incorporate these mechanisms throughout implementation to regularly adapt and modify approaches and interventions as needed.
  • Develops, with input from technical staff, baseline survey data points and methods for MEL per the Activity’s MEL plan and individual activities.
  • Ensures the inclusion of youth- and gender-sensitive indicators and results in MEL.
  • Provides evidence-based data and information to the technical team to develop progress reports, technical papers, success stories, case studies, etc.; recommend improvements to meet Activity goals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party

Qualifications: 

  • Advanced degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in area of monitoring, evaluation, and learning or another relevant subject matter required;
  • Minimum (12-15) years of experience working with USAID and in data systems, knowledge management, international development, or another relevant field.
  • Experience in designing, using and implementing M&E methodologies and tools and the ability to train others in their use.
  • Excellent presentation skills and strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Detail oriented, and ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English; fluency in Kiswahili preferred.
  • Qualified applicants from Tanzania highly encouraged to apply.

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