Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist, DEGRA at Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist, DEGRA

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 week ago

Deadline: July, 31/2024 (26 days left)

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria, and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

Through the USAID/Ethiopia and Djibouti Learning Analytics Activity (LAA), MSI is tasked to conduct an endline evaluation of the Djibouti Early Grade Reading Activity (DEGRA). DEGRA is a five-year (February 2019 - September 2024) Activity that aims to improve reading proficiency in primary schools (grades 1 - 5) with more than 55,000 children and was implemented in Djibouti (country-wide) by FHI 360. The Activity implemented a coordinated approach to engage teachers, communities, and MENFOP (Ministry of Education and Vocational Training) to catalyze change and create an inclusive, gender-equitable, and enriching environment for reading at school, community, and policy levels. With the development of quality material and teacher’s training, the activity aimed to ensure the use of instructional practices for reading, tailored to children's needs and based on regular assessments. Parent-teacher associations and civil society organizations were also supported with activities that encourage reading in the community such as festivals, tutoring, and reading at home. The Activity helped also MENFOP establish a technical commission to make a policy decision that will formalize the reading reforms supported by the activity.

**Please note: All citizenships are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist (MEL) Specialist will be a core DEGRA evaluation team member and will provide subject matter methodology and evaluation expertise to the study evaluation team, including sampling. The estimated level of effort (LOE) is tentatively 45 days, and the expected performance period for this activity is to start in the third week of July 2024 and is expected to be completed in December 2024. The LOE will be finalized during revised once the evaluation design is complete.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the methodological aspects of the evaluation.
• Design and justify proper sampling strategy including sampling methods, sample size determination, and selection of respondents.
• Participate in the development of data collection tools.
• Facilitate data collection training for field data collectors as necessary.
• Evaluate quantitative data by employing appropriate data analysis methods.
• Conduct desk reviews on the Activity’s MEL plan and other secondary documents.
• Conduct qualitative data collection using KII and FGD methods.
• Participate in the overall development of the evaluation work plan and design.
• Participate in data collection and capture efforts including conducting interviews, document reviews, and direct observations.
• Collaborate with the other evaluation team members to understand data, interpret data, and prepare PowerPoint presentations on preliminary findings and draft evaluation reports.
• Address comments given at all stages of the evaluation and deliver quality evaluation products.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Education, Measurement and Evaluation, Sociology, Social work, Development studies, or a related field required.
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience in conducting different evaluation areas required.
• Experience in designing a survey, developing methodology, and qualitative and quantitative tool/instrument development required.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation using quantitative and qualitative methods required.
• Experience conducting similar evaluations/studies in Djibouti preferred.
• Experience in analyzing surveys.
• Experience in providing training preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in early grade reading, child protection, safeguarding, inclusion, and gender.
• Advanced skills in data analysis methods and the use of core statistical analysis software such as SPSS and/or Stata, especially as applied to survey research data.
• Familiarity with USAID Evaluation Standards and requirements required.
• Strong written and oral communication, organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work required.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English and French required. Skills in local languages is an advantage.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Additional Information

• Organization: 216 MSI
• Requisition #21600002147