AID Development Program Specialist

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AID Development Program Specialist - Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, FSNPSC - 11
Vacancy code/notice no :14-06
Organisation Name :USAID Nepal
Organisation Type :NGO / INGO / Development Projects
Published on :Kantipur
Published Date :March 22, 2014
Category :NGO / INGO / Social work
Job Type :Full Time
Job Level :senior
Salary :-
Experience :5 - Any years
Educational :Master
No. of Vacancies :1
Job Location :Kathmandu
Apply Before :April 4, 2014 [9 days left]

Educational Description
  • Masters degree in a Development field, Social Science, Economics or relevant discipline.
Job Specification
PRIOR WORK EXPRIENCE :
  • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in a performance monitoring and / or evaluation role with an international development organization
KNOWLEDGE :
  • Demonstrated ability in data analysis, project design, monitoring and evaluation of development activities.
  • Experience developing results frameworks, logical frameworks or similar tools for project design is required
  • Experience developing and / or using performance management plans or similar tools is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in monitoring and evaluating programs - including indicator development, study design and data analysis - in multiple sectors.
  • Experience using knowledge management software or database is highly desired.
  • Experience managing grants or contracts is also highly desired.
LANGUAGE :
  • Level IV (fluent) in English and Nepali is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to summarize disparate information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Excellent research and data collection methodology skills.
  • Ability to create organizational work plans based on higher-level goals.
  • Ability to lead and coordinate multiple offices through multiple step processes without being a direct supervisor (although appropriate authority will be given).
  • Skills in supporting staff with a variety of levels of knowledge and capabilities.
  • Strong organizational skills in order to balance competing priorities.
  • Ability to work independently to efficiently meet deadlines.
  • Strong inerpersonal skills.
  • Oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with mid and high level partner contracts, the host goverment and the local communities.
  • Ability to apply Agency regulations and procedures to daily work requirements.
  • Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet programs and data base management.
Job Description
  • OPEN TO : All interested and qualified candidates.
  • OPENING DATE : March 21, 2014.
  • CLOSING DATE : April 4, 2014 - 5:00 P. M. Kathmandu time.
  • WORK HOURS : Full-time; 40 hours / week.
AID Development Program Specialist is a member of the Program and Project Development Office (PPD) and provides technical assistance in :
  • General program monitoring and evaluation.
  • USAID and partner staff use of a Web-based management information system.
  • Developing indicators for monitoring USAID performance.
  • Developing and maintaining the USAID Performance Management Plan and projecti-level monitoring and evaluation plans.
  • Supporting project design.
  • Producing annual reports on USAID performance and supporting USAID to learn from and make decisions based on monitoring and evaluation data.
Specific Requirement
  • All ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and / or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

Apply Instructions
A detailed job description for the position can be obtained by visiting USAID/Nepal website at http://www.usaid.gov/nepal/careers
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume - not to exceed 3 pages - and any other documentation that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed in the full job description. Please provide names of three refereneces and their contact numbers and email addresses as well.
Please send your application to the attention of USAID/Nepal Human Resources Office, U. S. Embassy Maharajgunj, G. P. O. Box. 295, Kathmandu, Nepal. Applications may be sent electronically to : USAIDNepalHR@usaid.gov
Only short listed applicants will be contacted to participate in the hiring process.
USAID/Nepal is an equal opportunity employer committed to a staff composition that reflects the social and ethnic deiversity of Nepal society. We believe that social inclusion and diversity contributes to excellence. Applicants from disadvantaged caste, under represented ethnic groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.