Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Director
International Rescue Committee
- Kabul
- Contract
- Full-time
- Develop and manage a MERL system across all project components which leverages qualitative and quantitative data collection and assessment methods and draws from a variety of data sources to measure progress and evaluate impact.
- Foster an environment of learning and adaptive management across the project staff in accordance with USAID's Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation method.
- Communicate information obtained through M&E activities to program staff, and external stakeholders, including USAID and the Ministry of Education, to develop lessons learned and best practices which inform strategic decision making.
- Liase with IRC's Education Research teams for the development and rollout of rigorous project evaluations
- Utilize relevant ICT4D MEL tools to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Organize regular learning activities (including after action reviews, quarterly reflection events, and data quality assessments) to ensure activities are meeting their impact targets and accurate, complete, and timely data is being collected to inform implementation approaches.
- Conduct regular visits to project sites, as possible, to provide technical assistance and ensure proper monitoring of project activities.
- Produce M&E monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports for the COP and donors.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of leadership experience in M&E for similar education programming, preferably for USAID.
- Master's degree in M&E, education, international development, or related field.
- Significant experience carrying out M&E activities & research/learning in conflict or crisis situations, preferably in Asia and/or Afghanistan.
- Strong familiarity with ICT4D MEL tools and programs for mobile data collection, analysis, and reporting, including PowerBI.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong supervisory experience, particularly in remote operating environments.
- Fluency in English required; additional Dari or Pashto language abilities preferred.