ThaiNGO

MONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING SPECIALIST

(Full-time Staff Position)

USAID Clean Power Asia Program, Bangkok-based

Abt Associates’ International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

Opportunity

Abt Associates, a global leader in technical assistance, program implementation, and international development, seeks qualified individuals to fulfill the position of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist for the USAID Clean Power Asia program.

The purpose of USAID Clean Power Asia is to accelerate the regional transition to a high performing, low carbon power sector. The program assists the governments of the Lower Mekong and other developing countries in Asia in energy planning and helps establish an effective policy, regulatory, and technical environment for low emissions growth in the power sector, while simultaneously mobilizing public- and private-sector investment in renewable energy (RE) development. USAID Clean Power Asia is focused on solar, wind, small hydro (<15 MW), and biomass from agricultural residues. The program focuses on the Lower Mekong including Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam, and also includes activities on a regional level in support of RE development among ASEAN member states.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

The MEL Specialist is responsible for all monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities under the USAID Clean Power Asia program. S/he must ensure that all MEL activities are in compliance with the USAID framework and systems. The main responsibilities of this position are to:

• Maintain and revise a strong monitoring and evaluation process, the learning plan, and systems to support monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), consistent with the USAID Clean Power Asia results framework and USAID requirements. This includes developing data collection and data verification protocols as well as managing the activity database.
• Provide regular MEL-related inputs and monitoring data on project performance to strategically inform planning, decisions and future direction.
• Ensure the completion of all MEL activities stated in the performance monitoring (MEL) plan, including working with the COP and DCOP to organize and manage quarterly meetings to review achievement of the project results, targets and learning
• Support the technical staff in collecting required documentation for reporting actual achievement of quantitative targets and qualitative results, including through communicating with collaborators and partners and surveys
• Conduct data verification and data quality assessments.
• Contribute to quarterly/annual performance reports.  
• Design MEL training materials and build MEL capacity of current and new staff to ensure the implementation of the MEL plan and systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (quantitative/qualitative data analysis, economics, business administration or other relevant discipline)
• 5-10 years of experience in designing and implementing MEL related activities including, but not limited to, developing and managing implementation of a MEL plan and designing data collection protocols, in projects funded by international development organizations.
• Strong organizational skills and resourcefulness.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills in English.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, graphic programs and MS Excel spreadsheets)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MEL experience in one or more USAID-funded projects/activities
• Experience in working on climate change or clean energy programs

Application Procedure

The deadline for submission is January 11, 2019 and interested candidates may express their interest by emailing us at recruitment@usaidcleanpowerasia.org. Applications received after this date will not be considered.  Failure to provide the required information may result in your application being removed from consideration. To be complete, your application MUST INCLUDE the following information:

1. A written expression of interest summarizing your qualifications for the position. The expression of interest must address each of the preferred skills/prerequisites AND minimum qualifications.
2. Resume or CV clearly indicating work/consulting history and either daily consulting rate or annual compensation for each consultancy/position, stated in currency of payment.
3. US Federal Form 1420 (EBD) https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-1420-17
4. Proof of education/Degree attained (transcript or diploma)
5. Proof of annual salary or daily consulting rate as stated in the EBD (acceptable forms include employment agreement, pay stubs, employer verification letter)

Due to the volume of anticipated applicants, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be scheduled as warranted and may be conducted in person or via electronic means.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.