MERLA Director at Chemonics

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:

• Lead the development and review of the project MEL plan and associated work plans, as reflected in the results framework.
• Provide cross-cutting support including iteration, adaptation, and sharing learning on best practices within the education sector.
• Collaborate with the relevant communications teams to develop and implement the Activity’s communication strategy and annual work plan for communications asset production, dissemination, and monitoring.
• Lead 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.
• Spearhead, guide, and supervise 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.
• Lead 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.
• Develop, with input from technical staff, baseline survey data points and methods for MEL per the Activity’s MEL plan and individual activities.
• Ensure the inclusion of youth- and gender-sensitive indicators and results in MEL.
• Provide 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 the 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, with the 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.

Application Instructions: To apply, please email your CV/Resume to TanzaniaJURecruit@chemonics.com and provide a brief explanation of why you would be a good fit for this role. This recruit is being conducted on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. No telephone inquiries. Finalists will be contacted. 

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