Background: 

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.   

Program Description:  

The USAID-funded Ethiopia Civic Engagement Activity is a four-year activity with the overall goal to strengthen Ethiopia’s civic fabric in support of more inclusive, peaceful, and responsive governance. The project aims to strengthen civic and community-based actors’ capacity to engage in policy analysis, advocacy, dialogue, and collective action for peaceful, democratic change; and foster multi-stakeholder civic partnerships in support of inclusive dialogue, respect for human rights, and advancing more effective, citizen-responsive, and accountable governance. 

Position Summary: 

The Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Assistant supports all aspects of MEL efforts for the program under the supervision of the MEL Officer. In support of activity implementation, action-based research, and program learning, the MEL Officer will contribute to the incorporation of MEL throughout the Activity Cycle and assist with program-level evaluation. 

Reporting: The MEL Assistant reports to the MEL Officer. 

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Support the MEL officer and the CLA/MEL Director in data quality assurance procedures, and compiling, processing and analyzing activity performance data. 

• Ensure regular and consistent documentation and that reporting deliverables are met timely and in compliance with USAID rules and regulations. 

• Support the MEL officer to maintain an up-to-date catalog of all project MEL tools and forms in electronic and hard copy data files. 

• Conduct project site visits to collect quantitative and qualitative data; including site visits for secondary verification of data results; 

• Supports the project’s Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) approach to monitoring and evaluation;  

• Working with program staff, Creative HQ, and stakeholders to create monitoring and evaluation strategies and logical frameworks. 

• Maintaining and keeping data on Creative’s MEDAL platform and USAID’s Development Information Solution (DIS) platform to track progress towards SMSD outcomes, targets and indicators. 

• Implementing MEL Plans developed by MEL/CLA Director and MEL Officer. 

• Responsible for contributing to reporting on all MEL activities, results, outcomes, and outputs to MEL Officer, MEL/CLA Director, and COP. 

• Monitoring the implementation of all project field activities and reporting on their overall outcomes and results. 

• Performing data review, monitoring, and verification (conduct verification calls and onsite spot checks) for deliverables under POAs. 

• Working closely with field office staff to make sure all required MEL data is correctly requested, collected, verified and reported in a timely manner, and provide any other necessary guidance for MEL issues. 

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the MEL Specialist or CLA/MEL Director. 

Job Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relevant work experience without a degree. Relevant experience includes experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning; social science research; political analysis; or a related field. 

• Demonstrated experience with quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, including data analysis and use of data management software. 

• Strong analytical skills and writing abilities. 

• Experience working in a diverse and fast-paced environment. 

• Experience working with donor-funded projects. 

• Ability to travel up to 20-25% of the time. 

• Fluency in written English and proficiency in spoken English. 

Only finalists will be contacted.  No phone calls, please. 

Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (gender/race/disability/veteran) and provides equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Please view Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.  

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