ОПИСАНИЕ ДОЛЖНОСТИ
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DI seeks to hire a consultant with diverse skills and knowledge to support the MLSA in enhancing the capacity of MEL officers, departments, and systems. The specialist must have experience conducting MEL activities, including designing and implementing MEL systems, designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research, and facilitating programmatic learning. Additionally, the consultant should have excellent report-writing skills in English and Armenian. This position is only open to Armenian citizens.
ОБЯЗАННОСТИ
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- Collaborate with the MEL systems expert to assess and analyze the existing strengths, gaps, challenges, and areas for improvement in the MLSA’s current MEL practices;
- Conduct and contribute to MEL activities, including designing indicators and data collection tools, designing and implementing assessments and evaluations, and facilitating learning activities for ongoing MLSA projects, as specified by MLSA;
- Collaborate with the MEL System Technical Expert o identify and advocate for legislative amendments that support the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the MEL system within the MLSA;
- Conduct discussions with key stakeholders to validate the findings and recommendations of the assessment of MLSA MEL practices;
- Collaborate with the MEL System Technical Expert to develop and present a report to the MLSA on findings and recommendations from the assessment of the MLSA’s MEL practices;
- Support MLSA to systematically collect, manage, analyze and use relevant data or evidence;
- Conduct peer-to-peer learning and knowledge exchange on M&E tools and techniques between the Department of Consolidated Analysis, Monitoring, and Evaluation and the National Institute of Labour and Social Research.
ТРЕБУЕМАЯ КВАЛИФИКАЦИЯ
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- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Public Policy, Social Science, or a related discipline. Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred;
- At least three (3) years of relevant experience and demonstrated knowledge in conducting MEL and/or managing MEL systems for government, international development, or other public sector environments;
- Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection, management, and analysis;
- Excellent writing and analytical skills in drafting reports;
- Understanding and knowledge of basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and database management.
The position reports to DI’s MEL Specialist based in Yerevan, who will coordinate this activity.
More details about the position and deliverables can be found in the attachment of this announcement.
ПРОЦЕДУРА ПОДАЧИ ЗАЯВОК
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The consultant is expected to work no more than 120 working days on this assignment until January 31, 2025. The consultant will only be compensated for days agreed in writing by DI and when written reports are submitted on time and of acceptable quality. The payments will be made bi-weekly based on verifying the deliverables and approval by DI’s MEL Specialist. If travel is required, DI will bear the travel expenses in accordance with its travel policy.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter explaining why they are the most qualified, their daily rate, and their resume to
[email protected] with the subject line “M&E Consultant to the MLSA for Coordinating M&E Structural Units.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as the qualified candidate is identified. DI will only consider applications submitted by July 22, 2024.
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ВЛОЖЕНИЯ:
ToR_M&E Focal Point to MLSA.docx - ToR on M&E Focal Point to MLSA