Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions:

• Coordinate and provide adaptive program management oversight for the Zambia MEL Platform’s capacity strengthening and localization activities including but not limited to:

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• Evaluation Internship Program
• MEL and Organizational Development OD trainings for USAID/Zambia Mission and Partner Staff
• Locally-led MEL Accelerator programs
• GRZ MEL coordination

• Design, implement, and actively promote an internship program for university and individual MEL professionals
• Regularly monitor and evaluate internship outcomes through feedback sessions and follow-up meetings, ensuring placements achieve educational and professional objectives.
• Organize, facilitate, and support training sessions for Mission staff and IPs to enhance their MEL capabilities. Support for additional capacity strengthening programming with local partners such as research firms, university partners, or research institutes may also be required.
• In coordination with the ILA and other team members, identify capacity development needs for local research and MEL firms and professionals; develop programming to respond to identified needs
• Conduct surveys to identify training needs; design and organize quarterly workshops tailored to survey findings and recipient needs.
• Design and facilitate training outcome monitoring systems; ensure outcomes and key action items are documented systematically for learning and future reference
• Working closely with the ILA and USAID Mission Staff, coordinate The Platform’s support to USAID/GRZ MEL coordination and partnerships
• Alongside ILA serve as a key point of contact for local MEL organizations (ZaMEA, Local Firms, CSOs, Etc)
• Engage fully as a member of the EnCompass staff team, including participating in staff meetings and other EnCompass events, and providing administrative support to other team members as needed.
• Provide support to other monitoring, evaluation, and learning tasks as required by the USAID/Zambia MEL Platform team.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

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• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Education, Statistics, Social Sciences or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

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• A minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated experience in capacity development, training, or a related field, with specific experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) within the development sector ideal.
• Proven track record of designing and managing internship programs and professional training sessions preferred.
• Background in MEL and CLA activities, including developing learning agendas, conducting evaluations, and implementing effective monitoring systems strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of localization principles in International Development required. Familiarity with USAID localization policies preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams, including local government entities, NGOs, educational institutions, and community-based organizations required.
• Experience in designing and delivering training materials and sessions tailored to the needs of various audiences required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in English. Ability to produce clear and concise reports and present complex information to a variety of audiences required.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while fostering a collaborative and positive team environment required.
• Familiarity with USAID or similar international development organizations’ operational frameworks, reporting, and compliance requirements preferred.
• Deep understanding of and sensitivity to cultural differences and nuances within Zambia preferred.
• Proficiency in one or more local Zambian languages preferred.