Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director

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We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of MEL Director for the upcoming MCC Belize Training and Transitioning to Work Activity which seeks to improve the efficiency, inclusivity and effectiveness of systems related to governance, financing and quality assurance of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system. This position will be based in Belize and is contingent upon award.  

Project Description

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Belize (GOB) have signed a $125 million, 5-year Compact that aims to address the binding constraints of low-quality education by equitably increasing the number of post-primary graduates with the skills relevant to labor market demands. Under the Compact, an Education Project will invest in Belize’s secondary education and technical and vocational education training (TVET) sector.  

Position Description

The  Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director is responsible for establishing and managing the project’s overall M&E system, tracking all progress made towards meeting program/contract results, indicators, and targets, including impacts on access, retention, reading outcomes, community engagement, gender, and disability-inclusive measures, ensuring that they are being consistently and systematically tracked and reported. This position collaborates with, and oversees sub-grantees to provide feedback on data collection and indicators; analyzes data reported from sub-grantees; and supports training of M&E personnel in quality assurance methods. The MEL Director collaborates with the program team to design operations research to support learning, evaluation, and planning, and oversees the implementation, analysis, dissemination, and use of research products. This position shares MEL data and improvement plans and collaborates with staff and stakeholders on strategies for program improvements for greater program effects.   

Job Summary/Responsibilities  

• Designs and oversees the monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities of the project  

• Leads the design, development, planning, and implementation of the MEL plan and project evaluation activities, including the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention-linked research  

• Develops strategies and tools for the design and implementation of monitoring of specific technical components  

• Works closely with the technical team leads to co-design monitoring tools, select indicators, and determine field monitoring responsibilities  

• Ensures tool compatibility and coordination within the M&E framework, and consistency with national and donor requirements  

• Responsible for providing technical assistance, and developing and setting up systems for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet donor reporting requirements  

• Focuses on strengthening the M&E system, building capacity of partners and staff, and improving alignment and support to host-country M&E systems  

• Supports the project’s learning and continuous improvement   

• Undertakes periodic reviews of program and/or country M&E systems, and participates in planning M&E system strengthening actions  

• Provides guidance on information systems for quality assurance, as well as best practices documentation and reporting  

• Oversees the publication and dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned, and other program results to counterparts from the ministry of education, local universities; donors, program partners, and other key stakeholders  

Required Qualifications  

• Master’s degree in evaluation, demography, social science, economics, or other relevant discipline  

• At least  twelve years of experience related to monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on education or social-sector programs required; experience in early grade reading research or assessment preferred  

• Experience in design and implementation of M&E systems for USG-funded projects   

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences  

• Demonstrated expertise in rigorous quantitative and qualitative research and analytical methods  

• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills  

• Ability to collaborate effectively with program staff and partners  

• Proficiency with relevant software (Stata, SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Atlas)  

• Proven supervisory experience  

• Experience in the education sector in Belize or the region strongly preferred.  

• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish and Belizan Creole preferred.   

The expected hiring salary range for this role is BZD 80,000 - 100,000 annually for basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay,  and budget.  

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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