Monitoring And Evaluation, Information And Communication Specialist

The Monitoring and Evaluation, Information and Communication Specialist is responsible for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities for the USAID-funded Lebanon BALADI Plus program managed by Management Systems International (MSI). The Specialist works also with the program team to strengthen the program partners (municipalities and CSOs) capacities in the area of communication and outreach to constituents. The Specialist reports to the Program Manager. Program Summary: The Building Alliances for Local Advancement, Development, and Investment (BALADI) Plus project is intended to offer technical assistance to select municipalities to allow them to better manage their resources and respond to citizen demands, and to foster civic engagement in municipal life, through close collaboration with USAID/Lebanon’s BALADI project.   Specific Duties and Responsibilities The principal responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited, to the following tasks: Contribute to the development of program work plans, timelines, and tracking mechanisms Contribute to the design, oversight and quality control of surveys and focus groups Design and implement M&E tools Work with program staff to ensure that site visits include collection of necessary data, and plan future visits with this priority in mind Maintain a database and appropriate documentation of M&E data collected, disaggregated per program requirements, organized as necessary to meet reporting requirements throughout the life of the program Contribute substantially to program reporting to MSI’s home office, the USAID Mission, and USAID’s Performance Monitoring Program in Lebanon Inform leadership of any identified deficiencies or possible improvements in M&E systems Perform necessary analysis of data gathered to accurately demonstrate program impact and accomplishments, as well as identify lessons learned Identify and generate success stories, briefing documents and other materials Advise municipalities and civil society organizations, directly or through the program team, on techniques to improve their outreach and communication strategy Carry out other duties as assigned Professional skills Experience with local and/or international NGOs/civil society organizations or donor organizations Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, develop, and manage M&E systems and activities Experience in producing success stories and other communication material Excellent organizational skills Experience developing and implementing communication/outreach strategies. Experience in designing methods of data collection Strong teamwork skills, creativity, and initiative Computer literacy Ability and willingness to conduct site visits throughout the country on a regular basis Complete fluency in Arabic and English, with excellent writing skills.   Program Summary: The Building Alliances for Local Advancement, Development, and Investment (BALADI) Plus project is intended to offer technical assistance to select municipalities to allow them to better manage their resources and respond to citizen demands, and to foster civic engagement in municipal life, through close collaboration with USAID/Lebanon’s BALADI project.   Applications are due no later than January 27, 2013. Note that applications may be viewed and applicants contacted prior to the close date Cover letters, CVs, and a completed AID 1420-17 (Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet) should be submitted to baladiplus@msi-lebanon.com  Please include BALADI PLUS and the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.  AID 1420-17 forms can be downloaded from this site: http://www.usaid.gov/forms. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.