Deputy Chief of Party/Evaluation Methodology Senior Expert, Ethiopia Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Service

Job Description

Company Profile:

MSI is an international development firm in the Washington, D.C., metro area with a 30-year history of helping to deliver results across the developing world. In 2008, we became part of Coffey International Limited. Since that time, we have greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with Coffey’s international development offices in the United Kingdom and Australia. We operate in some of the most challenging political and economic climates in the world, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and South Sudan. MSI currently employs 800 development experts in the fields of public sector management, monitoring and evaluation, governance, and anticorruption. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Proposal Summary:

The Ethiopia Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Service (EPMES) activity is a 5-year contract (two year base plus three one year options) that will provide USAID/Ethiopia with project/activity external evaluation, performance monitoring, and performance management support services in alignment with the USAID Automated Directives System (ADS) and Evaluation Policy. It is anticipated that this contract will assist USAID/Ethiopia and its partners to generate empirical data on project/activity implementation as well as foster learning and knowledge management to improve evidence-based project design and development programming in support of the Country Development and Cooperation Strategy (CDCS).

The Contractor will provide support services at all stages of USAID’s program cycle. Specific services to be provided under this contract include implementation of external evaluations, as directed by the Mission’s Program Office and Development Objective Teams/Technical Offices; management and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) technical capacity building for implementing partners (IPs), select local organizations, and Mission staff on M&E best practices, data collection, data analysis and data quality assurance practices; support to technical offices to analyze geo-referenced data and produce maps with geographic information system (GIS) tools; and support to IPs and Mission staff for the ongoing use of the Agency’s portfolio management system(s), including AID tracker Plus (AT+), for active performance management.

Position Summary:

The Deputy Chief of Party will report to and work closely with the Chief of Party to ensure the effective overall management of the administrative, financial and personnel aspects of the project. The Deputy Chief of Party must ensure smooth office operation as well as financial management of the project.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for day to day project implementation, including management of all financial and administrative aspects of the project, including procurement, grants, sub-contracts, accounting, IT, logistics, human resources, transportation and administration.Supervise a team of expatriate and local finance, grants, procurement and administrative professionals; provide capacity building and mentoring when necessary.Assist with quarterly and annual reporting for the entire team.Support the Chief of Party in budget planning and monitoring.Maintain timely and accurate financial information.Work closely with sub-contracting organizations.Oversee all administrative, procurement, logistics, travel, and protocol systems.Develop and monitor internal systems and procedures ensuring efficient and proper use of resources.Serve as the Acting Chief of Party in the absence of the COP.

Qualifications:

Twelve (12) years of experience in public or private sector management, administration, and planning; international development, preferably in developing countries; and development program management.Possesses at least six (6) years of supervisory experience. Possesses at least three (3) years of monitoring and evaluation experience.Experience serving as Principal/Lead Investigator/Team Leader on USAID funded evaluation(s) preferred.Experience working in Ethiopia and/or East Africa desired.Graduate degree in management, organizational development, financial management, or a related field (or career/experience equivalent).Strong background in human resources in recruiting, staff management, and other HR responsibilities.Strong technical knowledge performance monitoring and evaluation. In addition, possesses the capacity to manage complex programs in a multi-cultural environment and providing consulting services in helping clients analyze problems, devise solutions and adopt solutions thereto is essential.Experience in organizational development; management of development programs; and complex contracts or financial management systems or both is required.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with the client.

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

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

PI91948107

Closing date: Oct 30,2015

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