Monitoring,
Evaluation, and Learning Advisor, USAID/Malawi Assess the Learners (YESA)
Project, Malawi
Evaluation, and Learning Advisor, USAID/Malawi Assess the Learners (YESA)
Project, Malawi
Social
Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management
consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international
development programs in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of
management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to
strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We
provide services globally in the areas of monitoring a
Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management
consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international
development programs in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of
management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to
strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We
provide services globally in the areas of monitoring a
nd evaluation, strategic
planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and
gender and social analysis. SI services cross-cut all development sectors
including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and
economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the
Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors,
multilateral development banks, foundations, and non-profits.
Proposal
Objective:
Objective:
Social
Impact is preparing for upcoming five-year USAID Assess the Learners (YESA)
Activity in Malawi. The anticipated project will create a multi-level
monitoring and evaluation system for the National Reading Programme to assist
the Government of Malawi’s (GoM’s) efforts to improve the reading skills of
Malawian students nationwide. The goals of YESA are to institute a National
Reading Assessment; a universal school-level utilization of assessment
strategies and techniques for reading; community-level capacity for the
performance and informed use of reading assessments; and integrating reading
assessments into National Reading.
Impact is preparing for upcoming five-year USAID Assess the Learners (YESA)
Activity in Malawi. The anticipated project will create a multi-level
monitoring and evaluation system for the National Reading Programme to assist
the Government of Malawi’s (GoM’s) efforts to improve the reading skills of
Malawian students nationwide. The goals of YESA are to institute a National
Reading Assessment; a universal school-level utilization of assessment
strategies and techniques for reading; community-level capacity for the
performance and informed use of reading assessments; and integrating reading
assessments into National Reading.
Position
Description:
Description:
SI
is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisor establishing and
managing a system to monitor YESA’s progress in instituting a comprehensive and
sustained early grade reading assessment system in conjunction with USAID, the
GoM, and the USAID MERIT projects. This position will be fulltime and based in
Malawi.
is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisor establishing and
managing a system to monitor YESA’s progress in instituting a comprehensive and
sustained early grade reading assessment system in conjunction with USAID, the
GoM, and the USAID MERIT projects. This position will be fulltime and based in
Malawi.
**Please
note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Malawian citizenship will
be considered.
note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Malawian citizenship will
be considered.
Responsibilities:
·
Develop a comprehensive plan that outlines key learning and knowledge
management questions, stakeholders and their roles, and broad stakeholder
engagement at multiple levels.
Develop a comprehensive plan that outlines key learning and knowledge
management questions, stakeholders and their roles, and broad stakeholder
engagement at multiple levels.
·
Spearhead the design and implementation of institutional learning activities
including seminars, events, briefings and after actions reviews.
Spearhead the design and implementation of institutional learning activities
including seminars, events, briefings and after actions reviews.
·
Work with technical staff to oversee tools for data collection, storage, and
analysis.
Work with technical staff to oversee tools for data collection, storage, and
analysis.
·
Train staff and partners on early grade reading assessment tools, collection
methods, and administration of assessments at the national, school, and
community level.
Train staff and partners on early grade reading assessment tools, collection
methods, and administration of assessments at the national, school, and
community level.
·
Perform data analyses, generate reports of findings, and create graphics to
contribute to reporting requirements and project communications products.
Perform data analyses, generate reports of findings, and create graphics to
contribute to reporting requirements and project communications products.
·
Plan for and supervise intermittent performance evaluations, collect and
disseminate lessons learned, and share successes during project implementation.
Plan for and supervise intermittent performance evaluations, collect and
disseminate lessons learned, and share successes during project implementation.
- Assist
key stakeholders in adopting and strengthening systems and processes that
foster learning and knowledge-sharing, and inform future programming. - Foster
strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, serve as a
convener for dialogue and learning around emerging issues, and coordinate
efforts among partners.
Qualifications:
·
Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) field required.
Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) field required.
·
Minimum eight years of experience working in the M&E sector out of which at
least five years of experience with ME&L for reading assessments and
analysis.
Minimum eight years of experience working in the M&E sector out of which at
least five years of experience with ME&L for reading assessments and
analysis.
·
Demonstrated experience in overseeing a monitoring, evaluation and learning
systems of broadly comparable scale and scope to that required for YESA.
Demonstrated experience in overseeing a monitoring, evaluation and learning
systems of broadly comparable scale and scope to that required for YESA.
·
At least five years demonstrated experience in relevant data collection and
processing methodologies, and ensuring data quality.
At least five years demonstrated experience in relevant data collection and
processing methodologies, and ensuring data quality.
·
Demonstrated relevant technical abilities necessary for high-quality M&E.
Demonstrated relevant technical abilities necessary for high-quality M&E.
·
Strong demonstrated capacities for spatial analysis including the use of
geographic information systems.
Strong demonstrated capacities for spatial analysis including the use of
geographic information systems.
·
English fluency required.
English fluency required.
Come
join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a
leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and
committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.
join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a
leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and
committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.
To
learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com
learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com
SI
is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Only
selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.
selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.
