Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the MEL plan for the Activity, including indicator selection and definition, target setting for all indicators, planning of all necessary data collection and analysis.
• Oversee and directly contribute to the development and implementation of M&E tools and systems to collect, ensures that outputs from all Activity data systems – whether focused on technical delivery, administrative/operational efficiency, or monitoring and reporting – are coordinated to support decision-making by the COP and Senior Management Team (SMT).
• Develop and support the design and implementation of end of project evaluations, surveys and other components of the program M&E system, develop and deploy strategies that drive widespread adoption of Activity’s data systems and tools.
• Develop high quality quantitative and qualitative methods and participatory methodologies to monitor program quality for performance and results; design appropriate feedback mechanisms to assess whether approaches implemented by the project are effective.
• Working closely with the COP, lead a team of M&E officers and provide training to staff, primary stakeholders, and implementing partners in data collection and analysis
• Contribute to adaptive approach throughout the entire project; design program learning plan, ensure that findings from all monitoring, assessment and survey activities are fed back into the project and disseminated to stakeholders and consortium partners for continuous program adjustments.
• Lead data systems strengthening efforts, building the capacity of government and other stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with members of RTI’s MERLA team to achieve project M&E goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred in data science, social science, analytics, or monitoring and evaluation or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience related to monitoring, evaluating and reporting on programs related to education in complex, resource-constrained settings
• Experience in design and implementation of M&E systems for USG-funded projects.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical counterparts and leaders.
• Demonstrated expertise in rigorous quantitative and qualitative research and analytical methods.
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills.
• Demonstrated statistical analysis skills and use of relevant software (SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Atlas).
• Experience in the education sector in Liberia or the region strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of US Government rules, regulations, policies and procedures regarding compliance and reporting on projects and programs.
• Fluent in English.