Gis/monitoring And Evaluation Officer, Usaid Oti Swift Iv, Lebanon

Company Profile: MSI is a Washington, D.C.-based international development firm with a 30-year history of helping to deliver development results across the developing world. In 2008, we became the America’s operation of the international development arm of Coffey International Limited. Since that time, we’ve greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with our sister offices in the UK and Australia. Together, we are always driving toward results. We care deeply about the global issues we tackle. Our projects drive governments and organizations toward better results, helping the people they serve to live better lives. Today, we are proud to work in partnership with USAID, the private sector, local organizations, universities and foundations to create solutions to global needs. We collaborate with our partners in some of the most challenging and economic climates in the world, including Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq. We possess a core group of development experts in the fields of monitoring and evaluation, public sector reform, governance and anti-corruption who forge close relationships with our clients and partners to achieve the most effective development outcomes. Alongside the international development arm of Coffey, our team includes more than 2,100 development professionals with more than 70 corporate and project offices worldwide. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com. Proposal Summary: MSI is seeking GIS/Monitoring and Evaluation Officers for an anticipated USAID/OTI-funded program. The goal of this project  is to provide USAID  with the means to support local communities and partners advance peace and democracy in Lebanon. **Please note: This is a local position. Only Lebanese citizens are eligible to apply.**   Position Summary:The GIS/Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for monitoring grant implementation and evaluating their impact as necessary. The Officer will also provide GIS and mapping technical assistance to the field, working with a variety of OTI, USAID and MSI staff. The Officer will oversee an Monitoring and Evaluation/Database Manager. Responsibilities: Monitoring and evaluation of grant implementation and impact. Rapid reporting of program status and impact. Direct field mapping support, including interaction with the OTI/Washington GIS Unit. Fostering and maintaining relationships with key mapping contacts in-country. Ensuring quality and completeness of program GIS information in compliance with USAID/OTI’s GIS/mapping standards. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher. Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, preferably on development projects.  Knowledge of USAID procedures is an advantage. Comfortable working and utilizing computers and other related GIS automated tools, systems, software and applications. Basic experience or knowledge monitoring grants implementation and evaluating their impact and performance. Understanding of GIS within the context of international development; knowledge of GIS and cartographic concepts, theory and practices. Experience with project management and USAID regulations a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills. Ability to occasionally travel to project activity locations. Proven ability to work effectively as a team member. Proficiency in written and oral English and Arabic.   Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.