Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer (Kordofan Region) – DT Global

Job Brief

Greater Kordofan Region, Sudan

DT Global works in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative solutions that transform lives. DT Global – launched in 2019 – is built on legacy companies AECOM’s International Development Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development. To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities to improve as many lives as possible.

Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries. We bring over 60 years of experience, relationships, and technical excellence to improve lives on behalf of our partners, clients, and stakeholders. We aim to maximize sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas, including Conflict Prevention, Stabilization & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. Together, we aim to positively impact 500 million lives by 2045.

Project Background:

DT Global is recruiting for project positions for a 38-month USAID-funded program in Sudan focused on strengthening citizen engagement around shared, democratic values. The program aims to build the capacity of civil society organizations, support social institution building, and strengthen strategic communications and public information/outreach in order to improve citizens’ access to timely and accurate information.

Position Summary:

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer (MELO) is responsible for supporting Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) for the Sudan 2 program under the supervision of the Regional Program Manager (RPM) or designate. This includes writing appropriate MEL plan(s) for each activity in their portfolio, ensuring output and outcome data collection, and conducting regular MEL tasks such as key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and similar actions. The MELO will support the developing of additional MEL tools to conduct cluster evaluations and higher-level MEL tools and ensure the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (MELP) indicators are adequately collected and tracked. This position may require regular travel throughout the Greater Kordofan Region in Sudan contingent on the security situation and on project need, reimbursable for project-related travel expenses. The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer (MELO) will report to the Regional Program Manager (RPM) or designate. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead all M&E processes at the activity level for the assigned portfolio under the supervision of the Regional Program Manager.
• In collaboration with senior management and program staff, develop individual M&E plans for each activity inclusive of:
  • Output and Outcome Objectives
  • Output and Outcome Indicators
  • Means of Verification
  • Responsible Parties
  • Timelines
• Support the collection of all data required within the activity MEL plans, inclusive of conducting key informant interviews, focus group discussions, circulating questionnaires or other relevant activities.
• Request the support of the program staff to collect data required by the MEL plans when needed – inclusive of photographs, attendance sheets or other items.
• Responsible for seeking assistance from the program leadership and MERL Director on a regular basis when developing plans, to seek input on any complex or unusual activities.
• Ensure all MEL products maintain a level of quality consistent with USAID expectations.
• Support the MERL Director as requested in the development of additional MEL tools including the MELP; cluster evaluations or other qualitative tools; baseline surveys; program indicators.
• Support data collection on the ground for any cluster evaluations or baseline, mid and final surveys as requested by the MERL Director; inclusive of helping coordinate logistics required.
• Contribute to learning processes at the regional level, including leading discussions at the conclusion of individual activities to discuss lessons learned and potential follow-on activities.
• Provide recommendations to program teams on how to improve or build-on completed activities.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-secondary Diploma in a relevant field required, a university degree preferred. Other relevant certifications will be considered.
• Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience in developing and using all basic M&E tools such as key informant interviews, written questionnaires, and focus group discussions preferred.
• Effective written and oral communication as well as interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills and good judgement.
• Be proactive, have strong prioritization skills, and ability to work cross-culturally.
• Possess demonstrated leadership skills, humility, and self-awareness.
• Have a basic understanding of local and national context relevant to the program.
• Fluency in written and oral English and Arabic is required.
• Legal authorization to work in Sudan is required.
  

Core Competencies:

TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.  

COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. 

ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. 

CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner. 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly. 

PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.