POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Officer

GROUP: Human Rights, Education and Empowerment

LOCATION: Bangkok, Thailand/Asia Remote

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party

STATUS: Full-time

START DATE: ASAP

DEADLINE: 30 September 2021

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking to fill the role of the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Officer. This person will work closely with the MEL Manager to support the monitoring, evaluation, and research of the USAID Asia Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) project. The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated person who can ensure high-quality outputs are being delivered.

It is a dynamic job with varying responsibilities that requires someone willing to work closely with and learn from a diverse international team.

Responsibilities

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Under the supervision of the MEL Manager, collect data for and calculate quarterly and annual indicators

• Analyze data for quarterly report

• Maintain M&E database

• Ensure data quality and security

Research

• Provide support to MEL Manager to build research partnerships with universities and think-tanks. Tasks would include finalizing contracts, reviewing terms of reference, etc.

• Working as a focal point maintaining vital communications amongst partners

• Editing deliverables and providing technical input on drafts

• Disseminating research outputs – liaising with communications team

• Helping to identify research and learning topics by conducting preliminary research reviews

• Supporting partners as needed

• Assisting in organizing technical exchanges and capacity building sessions when relevant

Technical Assistance and Regional Data Harmonization

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Officer would support the MEL Manager by providing assistance to country offices for other USAID CTIP projects including, but not limited to, the following:

• Reviewing MEL Plans

• Reviewing reports and providing feedback

• Assist in planning and organizing annual M&E conferences – both technical and administrative duties

• Provide assistance in developing capacity building programmes for country staff and partners

• Draft indicator reference forms for regional indicators

• Help build and maintain M&E Toolkit

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

Successful candidates will have:

Education:

• Master’s level degree is preferred in international development, statistics, political science, or a relevant social science discipline (A bachelor’s level degree will be accepted with additional 2 years of experience).

Technical:

• Applicants should have 3 to 5 years’ experience working in the areas of monitoring and evaluation and/or research in the fields of anti-trafficking or other relevant areas (however, demonstration of an ability and eagerness to learn quickly and take on the tasks of the role may be considered in lieu of experience).

Experience:

• Experience implementing or overseeing monitoring and evaluation systems

• Record working in an international setting

• Demonstrated administrative skills in complex, multi-activity programming

Skills/Knowledge:

Required

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and creative problem-solving skills

• Strong analytical and research skills

• Experience preparing communications materials

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, ability to think critically and work independently

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint)

• Some experience in statistical analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, SASS, or R

• Fluent English language skills (writing, speaking, understanding)

Desired

• Knowledge on human trafficking, migration, or relevant development issues in the Asia region

• Fluent in an Asian language

• Data visualization skills

The candidate must be based in the Asia region.

Application

For questions on the role, please email ctipmel@winrock.org

Please submit your CV; your cover letter; and the name and contact details and titles of three professional references, indicating your relationship (preferably direct supervisors, if possible) to USAIDAsiaCTIP@winrock.org in copy to ctipmel@winrock.org

With the subject line: MEL Officer Application

This is a rolling application and will close when the appropriate candidate is identified.