Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Guatemala, Guatemala · Administrative

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Location:	Guatemala City, Guatemala
Remote Work:	No
Clearance:	RSO
Work Status:	Full-Time

Position Description

ATSG is presently identifying candidates for a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist position. The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will join the ATSG team to enhance our partnership with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs' (INL) Central America Regional Security Initiative's (CARSI) Western Hemisphere Program (WHP) - Guatemala task order. Based upon the success of the initial CARSI contract, this effort will expand the scope of work beyond Central American to include all WHA countries. The WHP is a large and sophisticated multilateral security effort, provides funding for the USG to assist the governments of the CARSI countries with police professionalization, justice sector reform, counter narcotics efforts, border security management, crime and violence prevention, and anti-corruption efforts. Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City, Guatemala; Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides input into project design including assessing and establishing baselines and targets for proposed programs and projects.
Advises on program monitoring during the implementation phase and delivers updates and analysis on project’s progress and results to INL leadership.
Actively coordinates with INL’s Office of Knowledge Management (INL/KM) and other Department of State (DoS) monitoring and evaluation specialists to ensure Bureau-wide design, monitoring, and evaluation standards are applied to all INL projects in Guatemala.
Advise program managers on applying INL design standards, including by proposing metrics for baseline assessments and for monitoring and evaluating outcomes and impacts.
Support program managers in developing activity maps, applying design standards, and using other tools in the planning stage, as appropriate.
Use data analysis to inform design choices, such as data from previous or related projects for lessons learned.
Contribute to and provide technical review of project logic model, change map, results frameworks, and/or performance monitoring plan.
Draft the monitoring and evaluation sections of project solicitation documents and advise program managers on the rigor and feasibility of project proposals
Draft monitoring and evaluation plans where the INL section is implementing the project directly (without an implementing partner)
Ensure projects use quality indicators and include appropriate INL measures for data verification and data quality assessments
Develop and maintain a Logical Framework (“Log Frame”) for the complete range of INL Guatemala’s programmatic activities
Maintain INL section’s portfolio of projects in DevResults
Work with INL program managers and implementing partners to ensure baseline data is collected at the start of all projects and set targets when applicable
Conduct, in coordination with INL program manager, data verification activities for ongoing projects, including site visits
Perform data quality assessments for INL strategic indicators
Ensure implementing partner and partner government compliance with timely data reporting
Data entry and cleaning when necessary
Assist program officers and managers to review and update project monitoring plan periodically, recommended annually at minimum
Draft, edit, and clear mandated quarterly and annual reports as required
Analyze project data for decision-making purposes as requested
Conduct end-line evaluations of all projects
Develop online survey and evaluation tools, such as use of QR codes, for end user experiences like trainings and conferences and leverage existing mechanisms like NSC to deliver such tools
Use software to visualize reported data to inform program manager decision-making
Create knowledge products such as reports, presentations, memoranda, and infographics
Share and report data as requested by program managers and leadership
Collaborate with program managers, implementing partners, and/or other stakeholders such as partner government officials to hold periodic data reviews for individual projects
Shape strategic or portfolio reviews around available data for decision-making and contribute knowledge products
Ensure key take-aways from previous project results are incorporated into the design of new projects

Minimum Qualifications

Local National
A bachelor’s degree in social sciences or equivalent.
Contractor background investigation and MRPT or RSO clearance depending upon nationality
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, foreign assistance, and/or performance management
A minimum of two (2) years of experience with data collection and data management.
FSI Level 3/3 English and 4/4 Spanish
Proven ability to deliver a quality written product and make presentations, both in English
High level of knowledge of local laws, customs, current events, and governmental institutions.
At least one year of experience in a customer-facing position, with the ability to interact with government officials.
Basic knowledge of statistical analysis and software such as SPSS or STATA; proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

A thorough knowledge of INL design standards, INL monitoring and evaluation guidance, the INL program management lifecycle, and program implementing mechanisms. S/he must have an advanced ability to use tools for data analysis and visualization, such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Stata, R, or Python, as well as standard office programs. Knowledge of INL’s DevResults platform is a plus.
At least three (3) years developing and implementing projects and/or programs, developing program related evaluations and statistical analysis, developing strategic design and program policy, developing program impact indicators, data collection and analysis, performance reporting, developing and using programmatic monitoring tools, performance evaluation coordination, impact evaluations and knowledge management with international development organizations, government institutions, donor organizations, or diplomatic missions
Knowledge or experience with international narcotics and law enforcement-related programs, or U.S. Department of State, Department of Justice, USAID or other similar government partners
Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or other similar business intelligence software.

About ATSG

ATSG Corporation is a Veterans Affairs (VA) CVE-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Fairfax, VA with branch offices throughout Central America. Since 2004, ATSG has successfully deployed its experience and expertise to support the most challenging and complex projects for various Federal agencies. Our robust portfolio includes cutting-edge technical solutions and professional support in Program Management, Consulting, Operations and Planning Support, Training and Advisory Services, and IT and Knowledge Management. We take pride in our proven dedication to providing expert assistance to our government partners. ATSG provides a variety of services within the Intelligence Community and is experienced in areas such as Mobility, Enterprise Architecture, Data Processing, Law Enforcement Mission Support, and Acquisition Support. Our products may be diverse, but the results are one and the same—on schedule, on budget, and completed with superior quality. As an organization, we are consistently expanding our global footprint in the contracting community. We work hard to honor our commitment to our clients while ensuring our employees feel secure and empowered in their work. We take excellent care of our team, so they may have the freedom and confidence to focus on their missions and provide nothing but the best output on the work site and at home.

ATSG Corporation is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer, our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination. Visit https://www.eeoc.gov/ for more information. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.

We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.

Application Requirements

All applications must be submitted in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format.
Applications and resumes for this position are only accepted via electronic submission through ATSG Corporation’s Consolidated Applicant Tracking System (CATS).
Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted.
The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from their electronic application and/or resume.