Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist : Rockville, Maryland, USA

Background:

SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects throughout the world. SHELADIA believes that practicality and sustainability in development projects requires flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders involved, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions, and operational systems, for sustainable use of available resources.

The position requires a high degree of analytical thinking and interpretation of data to deduce solutions for decision making. It also requires an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to programming.

Qualifications: • Minimum of Master’s degree with 10 years of experience in Social Sciences, or other relevant degree from a recognized university • Must have a Minimum of 8 years practical work experience specifically in monitoring & evaluation • Must have demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative research/survey methodology • Must have a combination of experience in both developed and developing countries, including familiarity with logframes and performance monitoring plans; Professional experience in Africa or Asia, in addition to the US is preferred • Must have strong analytical and writing skills; experience with STATA or SPSS is preferred • Must have experience in program design and management across a range of international topics • Must have working knowledge of development programming, processes, systems and principles, and the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at various levels • Must have demonstrated experience providing capacity building to M&E staff and counterpart organizations. • Must have experience in designing and putting in place monitoring systems and tools for effective management of outcomes and results • Must have minimum of 5-years’ experience implementing projects financed by USAID, in addition to one or more external funding agencies (ADB, JBIC, World Bank, or other bilateral/multilateral funding agencies) • Must have excellent facilitation and presentation skills paired with good interpersonal abilities • Must have exceptional writing and public presentation skills in English; The ability to Speak/Read/Write foreign language(s) in addition to English is desirable • Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to travel abroad

This position will require international travel. Please submit CV/resume by email to khatcher@sheladia.com. Must reference M&E Specialist, ID#0341