Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Consultant, Programa Colombia Transform

at  Tetra Tech

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

PROJECT SUMMARY:

The USAID/OTI Colombia Transforma 3 Program seeks to demonstrate the transformative power of the Peace Accord implementation in Colombia. To achieve this goal, the program works to strengthen leadership and collaboration between the Government of Colombia (GOC) and key territorial actors to accelerate implementation of the Peace Accord. The program works directly with the GOC at national, departmental, and local levels, with local organizations, and directly with communities to pursue robust and collaborative Peace Accord implementation. This collaborative approach helps to demonstrate that an integrated, comprehensive approach to the conflict also provides solutions to some of the country’s biggest problems, including rural insecurity, land formalization, and illicit economies. Implicit in this approach is support to the GOC in understanding the unique post-accord drivers of instability and support for piloting innovative solutions. The program operates primarily through an extensive portfolio of small, primarily in-kind grants, seizing on local windows of opportunity in pursuit of both individual regional objectives and broader program goals. The program operates from a main office in Bogotá, with significant field office presence across multiple Colombian departments.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Consultant will be responsible for preparing the final evaluation reports of activities carried out by Colombia Transforma. The MEL Consultant will conduct a desktop review of the information available in the activities database and gather additional information as needed for document preparation. The position will be under a services contract.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, political science, government, or a related field is required.
• Minimum five years of professional work experience is required.
• Professional work experience in program evaluation, social projects, and/or public policies is required.
• Professional work experience in research using qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies (statistics or econometrics), including research document preparation, is required.
• Professional work experience with non-governmental organizations, international contractors, multilateral organizations, and/or international cooperation agencies is preferable.
• Knowledge and experience in project formulation and impact-oriented evaluation methodologies are preferable.
• Ability to handle confidential information and work with a wide range of people.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced level proficiency in Excel, is necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management, and organization skills are required.
• Proficiency in Spanish is required.
  MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
  We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
  MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
  Reasonable Accommodations:
  MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
  Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
  Project opportunity
  U.S. Teams and Clients
  Democracy, Rights, and Governance (International Development)
  Infrastructure (International Development)
  Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development)
  Stabilization (International Development)

• Prepare 10 Monthly Final Evaluation Reports as agreed upon with the supervisor and MEL Specialists.
• Collect the necessary information for the preparation of Final Evaluation Reports in coordination with s and MEL Specialists.
• Make the required adjustments to the Final Evaluation Reports as requested by the supervisor or Senior Management Team members.
• Participate in monitoring meetings agreed upon with the supervisor.