Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Background

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions, and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Position Summary

Creative currently seeks to hire a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer for its Berlin office to provide support to the monitoring and evaluation of an International Development project in the Northeast Syria. Under the M&E Manager, the M&E officer is responsible for assisting the implementation of the program’s M&E plan, overseeing M&E activities inside the Middle East, and drafting reports on program outcomes. The M&E Officer is expected to work 40 hr/week. This position is contingent on donor funding. The M&E officer reports to the M&E Manager and is responsible for assisting in the work as tasked by the M&E Manager.

Primary responsibilities:

• Assist in organizing data for the indicators on the outcomes of activities and performance against the Results Monitoring Plan (RMP).
• Contribute to weekly and quarterly reports on an ad hoc basis for the M&E Manager to review.
• Assist in drafting data collection tools such as surveys, focus group discussion guides, and key informant interview guides for approval from M&E
• Assist in M&E data collection in the field, with oversight from the M&E Manager.
• Assist in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data as well as reporting against program indicator performance for quarterly and ad hoc evaluation reports.
• Assist the M&E Manager in summarizing and sharing feedback from site visits conducted by the M&E field staff.
• Assist in updating and managing project repository for M&E data; and
• Assist in all tasks requested by the M&E Manager.

Qualifications

• University degree in social sciences, data sciences, management, or related technical field, or equivalent experience required.
• Two 2 years of general work experience, preferably specific experience in monitoring and evaluating programs in transitional environments.
• Fluent written and spoken Arabic as well as advanced written and spoken proficiency in English required.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to manage high volume workflow.
• Knowledge and experience in M&E systems, including Theory of Change, Logframes, data collection tools, remote data collection in transitional environments, program evaluation and reporting, and familiarity with data analysis and management software.
• Relevant computer usage and software skills.
• Work eligibility in Germany required.

Qualified Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We will review applications on a rolling basis.