Department: Turkmenistan GAT

Location: Ashgabat City, Ashgabat

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general guidance of the USAID GAT Chief of Party, the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist will work on MEL-related activities to achieve the project's goals, requiring strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and collaboration.

1. Oversight and Evaluation:

• Provide oversight in implementing all MEL-related activities for the project.
• Responsible for the design, quality development, and production of all population-based surveys, assessments, and studies.
• Conduct major assessments and evaluations, including participatory data collection methods and protocols.
• Ensure adherence to the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (AMEP), adjusting as needed throughout the project.

2. Data Management and Analysis:

• Support the team responsible for data collection, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting.
• Conduct detailed analyses and contribute to periodic reporting to capture and disseminate performance results.
• Ensure data quality and security meet high standards, compliant with Turkmenistan's national guidelines.

3. Capacity Building and Training:

• Offer data use training, mentoring, and coaching to project and subcontractor staff.
• Develop and enhance the MEL capacities of local team members through targeted training and support.
• Provide training to staff or consultants assisting with data collection and ensure data accuracy.
• Ensure MEL instruments and methodologies are gender-sensitive.

4. Stakeholder Engagement and Knowledge Management:

• Maintain active engagement with USAID offices, Turkmen government ministries, and local NGOs to foster collaborative relationships.
• Meet quarterly with the Chief of Party to discuss results and conduct periodic after-action review meetings.
• Contribute to knowledge management, ensuring insights are shared with local and international partners.
• Prepare and provide data requested by independent evaluators.

5. Reporting and Compliance:

• Support the development and maintenance of GAT's MEL Plan, including quarterly updates and identifying areas for improvement.
• Compile data and assist the Chief of Party in submitting reports to HQ, USAID, and other stakeholders.
• Follow established procedures for correcting data errors and ensure compliance with project goals and objectives.

6. Other Responsibilities: Provide technical assistance and additional support as assigned by the Chief of Party.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, monitoring & evaluation, or a related field.
• Experience: At least five years of experience in MEL roles, particularly within international donor-funded projects, preferably with USAID. Experience with government organizations or in governance-related projects would be advantageous.
• Skills: Superior command of both written and verbal English. Strong analytical, management, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated capability in leading diverse teams and managing complex evaluations.
• Preferred: Knowledge of USAID’s Evaluation Policy and CLA (Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting) practices. Experience in building capacity of local institutions and staff.

Closing date: May 31, 2024, 18:00 local time

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