Component Lead M&E

Nationality: American National (AN) or Third Country National (TCN)

Required Clearance: MRPT

Tetra Tech International Development Services headquartered in Arlington, VA is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates to be considered for a Communications and Reporting Advisor position as part of our Afghanistan JSSP project. This position will be based in Dubai, UAE.

The M&E Component Lead shall:

• Directly manage and monitor the performance of Monitoring and Evaluation component staff and consultants

• Oversee the drafting of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans and collection of baseline data, quantitative and qualitative data, and impact data to determine the progress of the Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP) in reaching programmatic goals and deliverables

• Identify outcomes and performance indicators to monitor progress on objectives set forth in the JSSP Scope of Work and Work Plan

• Support the M&E Section Lead and Deputy Section Lead to ensure data is collected from M&E advisors on a weekly basis

• Draft and implement a data validation plan to ensure the accuracy of the data collected and received from M&E advisors

• Contribute to project reports, deliverables and success stories to confirm accuracy of reported information and ensure programmatic impact is captured

• Draft and edit the quantitative and qualitative analysis sections for project reports and deliverables

• Ensure all deliverables and reports provide meaningful and impactful analysis of JSSP progress toward the case management system (CMS) transition to counterparts

• Contribute to the development of M&E plans for all JSSP training and mentoring activities including pre- and post-test evaluations

• Coordinate with all components to maintain record keeping on all statistics related to JSSP activities

• Be responsible for ensuring that JSSP activities are in-line with benchmarks and outputs detailed in the Work Plan

• Regularly advise the DCOT-A and COT on JSSP’s status in meeting the performance targets set forth in contractual documents

• Assist JSSP components in revision of GIRoA institutional counterpart strategies as required

• Coordinate with INL on requests for results-based outcomes and validation and ensure data is regularly entered into DevResults

• Liaise directly with the INL/AP M&E Unit and rapidly respond to requests for information from INL/K and INL/AP

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, including relevant leadership experience and a Bachelor’s degree; master’s preferred

• A minimum of four years’ substantive experience in a field relevant to their position

• A minimum of two years’ international experience, including development programs

• Experience developing positive, professional relationships with clients, colleagues, or business partners.

• Superior interpersonal skills; the ability to interact in a constructive, cooperative, and harmonious manner; to work effectively as a team player; to establish positive relationships and gain the confidence of others

• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. In addition, he or she must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours

• Ability & willingness to travel to austere/hazardous locations as necessary