Job Description
Title: Deputy Chief of Party
Company Name: International Initiative for Impact Evaluation
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ PhD in Economics, Master of Arts (MA) in international development, economics, or related social science
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 4 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
NGO
Job Responsibilities:
∎ 1. Background
∎ The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) promotes evidence-informed equitable, inclusive and sustainable development. We support the generation and effective use of high-quality evidence to inform decision-making and improve the lives of people living in poverty in low- and middle-income countries (L&MICs). We provide guidance and support to produce, synthesize and quality-assure evidence of what works, for whom, how, why and at what cost.
∎ 3ie seeks applicants for a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID/Bangladesh monitoring, evaluation and learning activity. The purpose of this program is to holistically assist the USAID/Bangladesh Mission with strategy- and activity-level performance monitoring, evaluation, and learning which may include conducting data gathering and verification, data visualization (including geographic information systems), data quality assessments, impact and performance evaluations, assessments, organizational learning, and collaboration among USAID’s implementing partners and technical teams. This monitoring, evaluation and learning support platform will also implement a capacity-building agenda for the Mission, developing a baseline of M&E knowledge within the mission and tailoring a curriculum to provide skills development to mission staff. The activity has an anticipated period of performance of five years.
∎ 2. Summary
∎ The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will support the Chief of Party in program leadership, and oversee the management of staff and consultants, work plans, and other activity documents. In addition, the DCOP will provide technical leadership in MEL. The candidate should have demonstrated broad management and team building experience; deep technical knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities for international development activities; and experience in Bangladesh or the region. The DCOP will support assessments and evaluations; DQAs, CLA events, and oversee the strengthening of MEL capabilities of USAID/Bangladesh staff, local partners, and the Bangladesh Government. The DCOP will work with the Mission’s leadership team, Program Office, technical office team leads, and COP of the Bangladesh MEL activity managing USAID activities. This position is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
∎ 3. Key responsibilities may include*:
∎ 3.1 Project and grant administration management
∎ a) Provide program management leadership and support to ensure the strategic, programmatic, technical, financial, and contractual integrity from activity start-up through implementation and completion
∎ b) Collaborate closely with the Mission’s leadership team, Program Office, technical office team leads, and COP of the Bangladesh MEL activity managing USAID activity
∎ c) Ensure grant and contract implementation and spending are aligned with approved budgets, work plans and USAID policies and practices
∎ d) Undertake technical review of colleagues’ work and draft reports
∎ e) Recruit, on-board, manage and supervise staff and consultants, as required, and mentor junior staff, as needed
∎ 3.2 Monitoring, evaluation and learning
∎ a) Oversee the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities, consistent with USAID’s CLA approach, which may include selecting and defining indicators, setting targets, planning data collection, and analyzing data to measure the results of the activity and achievement of strategic objectives of USAID/Bangladesh
∎ b) Oversee end-of- activity evaluations, surveys and other components of the monitoring and evaluation system
∎ c) Work with partners to ensure the application of high-quality MEL quantitative and qualitative methods and participatory methodologies, activities and data collection
∎ d) Provide supervision and technical assistance to partners, as needed, in the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation system
∎ e) Communicate findings with activity stakeholders
∎ *Key responsibilities indicated above are illustrative and subject to change
∎ 4. Qualifications and skills
∎ a) PhD (or a Master’s degree plus four years’ experience) in areas such as evaluation, organizational development, international development, economics, or related social science discipline preferred
∎ b) Demonstrated knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and/or CLA required
∎ c) Minimum of three years of supervisory work experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff required
∎ d) Excellent oral and written English language communication skills required
∎ e) Experience in Bangladesh or the region preferred
∎ f) Progressively responsible experience managing complex donor-funded activities related to monitoring and evaluation preferred
∎ g) Knowledge of USAID regulations and compliance preferred
∎ 5. Eligibility
∎ 3ie will recruit one individual in Bangladesh, preferably based in Dhaka. 3ie is an equal-opportunity employer committed to equality and diversity. We do not discriminate based on sex, age, religion, ethnicity, caste, sexual orientation or for being differently abled. We particularly encourage ethnic minorities and differently-abled persons to apply.
∎ 6. Terms of employment
∎ This position is contingent upon 3ie being awarded the program by USAID. 3ie offers competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse. We follow a zero-tolerance policy for any form of bullying or harassment in the workplace.
∎ 7. How to apply
∎ The application package must include the following documents:
∎ a) A one-page cover letter highlighting the experience most relevant to the job description
∎ b) Curriculum vitae (not to exceed two pages)
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 18 years
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 20 May 2023
Company Information:
∎ 21 Apr 2023
∎ International Initiative for Impact Evaluation
∎ Address : 1111, 19th Street, NW, Suite 700
∎ Web : https://www.3ieimpact.org/
∎ Business : The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) is a global leader in funding, producing, quality assuring and synthesising rigorous evidence. We support studies and reviews that examine what works, for whom, why and at what cost in low- and middle-income countries (L&MICs). We are also a global advocate for the generation and use of quality evidence in development decision-making. 3ie is a membership organisation with a global network of members and key partners.
Category: NGO/Development
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