Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist, USAID|Honduras Strengthening Democratic Governance Activity

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm dedicated to development, with 40 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. DevTech core practice areas include: Monitoring Evaluation, Research and Learning; Data Solutions; Public Financial Management and Fiscal Sustainability; and Education, Gender, and Youth.

At DevTech, we care deeply about doing work that leads to positive change in the world. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to an inclusive work environment. We encourage each person to learn, develop, and meet their professional potential. We rethink and evolve how we do things to grow and improve our company.

DevTech is seeking a creative and dynamic Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist to support the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded, Strengthening Democratic Governance (SDG) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) Activity, and its subsequent task orders in Honduras.

• Support the management and implementation of the project’s comprehensive MEL Plan(s).
• Lead data management activities including aggregating, cleaning, visualizing and reporting data to measure the desired outputs and outcomes at the IDIQ and subsequent task order levels.
• Support Data Quality Analyses in accordance with ADS 201 and work to ensure the quality and utility of performance monitoring data.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative evidence to support the project’s internal learning and research efforts.
• Support project evaluation efforts, including development of tools and resources to support data collection, data analysis and report writing.
• Participate in strengthening the team’s MEL capacity through routine training, ongoing mentorship, and periodic reviews.
• Support drafting reports, briefs, and/or dissemination materials for research studies, including but not limited to monthly/quarterly/annual performance reports and responses to other requests, as needed.
• Perform other activities as assigned by the MEL Manager.

The MEL Specialist will work closely with the MEL Manager to guide project activities at all levels and advance USAID’s priorities.

The purpose of the SDG Activity is to build the systemic accountability and responsiveness of the Government of Honduras (GOH) to citizens, while also strengthening civil society, to increase trust, safeguard human rights, and incentivize Hondurans to remain in their country and participate in their democracy. The high-level expected outcome of this Activity is an improved governance environment in Honduras characterized by greater effectiveness, transparency, and accountability; responsiveness to public needs; and enhanced citizen participation, especially among youth. Achievement of this outcome will strengthen Honduras’ ability to address its persistent development challenges of lack of economic opportunities, insecurity, corruption, and irregular migration while enhancing citizen trust in democracy.

• Advanced Degree in a relevant field;
• At least 3 years of experience collecting, analyzing and reporting on data and implementing research for donor-funded programs; experience with USAID is preferred;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task while meeting all internal deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write reports, blogs and presentations to communicate effectively about technical concepts;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat; and
• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English, with demonstrated ability to write quality reports and deliverables.

NOTE: This job posting should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. 
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (40 and older), physical and mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history) or characteristics, military status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship or alienage, or any other protected status as established by applicable federal, state, or local law.