Summary
This position is located in the Department of Policy and Evaluation (DPE), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-14/15, MCC uses a pay-band system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 3B/3A which is generally equal to GS-14/15.
Duties
Participate in country teams as the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) subject matter expert throughout the program lifecycle. Provide technical support to country teams on the development and updating of logical frameworks (theories of change) and issues related to the definition, measurement, and quality control of program performance indicators. Provide independent analysis and interpretation of country performance data. Ensure the quality and accuracy of data included in MCC communication and reporting materials, including MCC's website and public reports. Provide technical guidance and support to host country counterparts to develop and implement M&E Plans, including budgeting and contracting tasks. Oversee the implementation and monitoring of M&E systems and structures to support the generation, collection, analysis, and timely submission of performance reports. Conduct data quality reviews, remedying data weaknesses and ensuring the quality and reliability of M&E data. Develop Terms of Reference and other contract documents for undertaking M&E activities. Develop, manage, and track evaluation budgets. Support the development and implementation of appropriate evaluation designs by advising on methodologies, sample sizes, data collection approaches, and other key parameters. Develop internal and external policy or guidance. Lead a practice area within the M&E team portfolio, e.g. overseeing evaluations within a sector (e.g., energy or transportation) and/or leading M&E practices in a functional area (e.g., policy and institutional reform) and/or supporting team members during a phase of the program lifecycle (e.g., development or implementation). Perform other duties as assigned.
How you will be evaluated
Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire.The HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities related to the position such as Communicating Results Technical Competence Based on the information you provided in your application package, we will assign you to one of three quality categories - Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Applicants must include their own documented examples of the required experience in their resume. Applicants who copy the duties section of this announcement into their resume as their current experience will be disqualified. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience your category can and will be adjusted to more reflect your abilities, and you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Applicants must include their own documented examples of the required experience in their resume. Applicants who copy the duties section of this announcement into their resume as their current experience will be disqualified