Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adapting (MERLA) Director

Job Description

Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adapting (MERLA) Director

Company Name: RTI International

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 12 years

Master’s degree and 12 years of experience or bachelor’s degree and 15 years of experience in education, research, statistics, development studies or a relevant field

• At least 12 years

• Five years experience in senior-level supervision and management roles

• Prior experience with quantitative and qualitative monitoring, evaluation, and research

• Prior experience in Collaboration, Learning and Adapting (CLA) for knowledge sharing.

• Experience managing a complex MERLA program component or portfolio of complex MERLA activities

• Experience with USAID or other major donors preferred.

• Prior experience in supervising the collection, analysis, and reporting on performance indicators

• Strong analytical skills to successfully use data and evidence to guide program adaptations

• Familiarity with, and comprehension of, core concepts in inclusive education, early reading, or education programs in developing countries

• Demonstrate knowledge of various learning agendas to best identify learning questions

• Ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment

• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

• Excellent coordination and organizational skills and able to perform effectively within tight deadlines

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Commitment to inclusive programming that encourages the full participation of individuals regardless of gender, disability status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or other marginalized status

• Ability to travel on field visits up to 20% time per month

Background:

RTI`s International Education Division supports education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management, and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance, and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, LEGO Foundation, Asian Development Bank, and other donors.

RTI International has project experience in Bangladesh for 25+ years, providing technical assistance, institutional strengthening, program support, and research. We design and implement programs across a wide range of sectors to help low- and middle- income countries and communities address complex problems and improve the lives of their citizens. Working with local partners and stakeholders, our solutions promote sustainability, self-reliance and success at scale.

Project summary:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Shobai Miley Shikhi Activity is a 5-year program that aims to increase learning opportunities for all children especially children with disabilities in government primary schools across Bangladesh. The Activity closely collaborates with the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) to strengthen existing education reforms to enhance inclusive school environments and instruction; increase parents’, caregivers’, and the wider communities’ ability to support inclusive education; and expand the government’s capacity to plan, deliver, and manage high-quality inclusive education. The Activity will develop user-friendly teacher support materials and methods that can be scaled and adapted nationwide and will carefully test these new approaches in some of the most hard-to-reach districts of the country.

Position Profile:

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning, and Adapting (MERLA) Director will be responsible for leading all monitoring and evaluation, research, adaptive management learning cycle, data management, and partnership aspects of the project. The position will play a crucial role in supporting successful Activity implementation and management, leading a high-functioning team, and ensuring wide recognition of the program among the public, and positive relationships with stakeholders. The MERLA Director will help promote Government of Bangladesh ownership around data use, ensuring project data is routinely shared with stakeholders at central and de-centralized levels to help inform scale up. The position will ensure reporting against required Activity indicators.

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