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Evaluation Specialist, Southeast Asia

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.

Evaluation Specialist, Southeast Asia

We are currently seeking an Evaluation Specialist for an upcoming multiyear regional program in Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. The program will work to integrate and address climate change adaptation issues relating to water; agriculture and food security; ecosystems and biodiversity; and livelihoods and vulnerable populations. This position is contingent on ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.

Responsibilities:
• Guide the technical direction of the M&E approach and strategy.
• Oversee and coordinate all work related to M&E activities of ACDI/VOCA program, including 1) routine monitoring of program activities, 2) baseline analysis and mid-term and final evaluation assessment, and 3) special studies or reports as determined necessary by program progress.
• Prepare and conduct trainings on M&E topics for staff and beneficiaries, collaborating with other trainers to ensure M&E is utilized and managed properly.
• Ensure compliance with ACDI/VOCA’s corporate M&E systems.
• Coordinate all M&E activities with local and international partners.

Qualifications:
• Must demonstrate exceptional experience in conducting impact evaluations of complex programs using rigorous and cost-effective methodologies.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience is required.
• Advanced degree in program evaluation, environmental or climate change related studies in public policy, sociology, economics, international development, or related field is required.
• Strong written and oral communications skills in English required.
• Subject matter expertise in global climate change issues preferred.
• Regional experience in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and/or Cambodia preferred.
• Experience with USAID rules and regulations preferred.

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5546A361D43515B7E59192F7755196F04627A48. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.