Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist II
Washington, DC, DC
Full Time
Senior Executive
Human Capital Resources and Concepts is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist II who will work collaboratively within a team and across multiple agencies, focusing on foreign assistance and international human rights and democracy programming.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute research and evaluation strategies in collaboration with the Applied Learning and Evaluation (ALE) team.
- Provide guidance on applied research, performance monitoring, and program evaluation of HRDF and DRL-funded grants.
- Incorporate reporting, monitoring, and evaluation requirements into DRL grant agreements.
- Work with external evaluators and develop policies for DRL program officers.
- Apply internal control measures to safeguard sensitive and classified material.
- Support the Deputy Director and the Office Director.
Duties:
- Develop goals and objectives for DRL funds.
- Oversee performance measures and support performance planning activities.
- Liaise with offices for financial planning and funding acquisition.
- Assist in data analysis and content development for briefings and reviews.
- Train and advise DRL grantees on M&E tools and processes.
- Manage and improve DRL’s project management database.
- Promote and share research findings.
- Coordinate foreign assistance funding lifecycle phases.
- Support DRL/GP Leadership in managing human rights and democracy programs.
- Liaise with U.S. embassies and consulates regarding grant management.
- Attend workshops and conferences, collaborate with M&E professionals, and draft reports.
- Undertake training to enhance skills and support U.S. policy and programming priorities.
- Support senior officials' travel and conduct program monitoring visits.
Requirements:
- Minimum five years of experience in program monitoring and evaluation, preferably in democracy, governance, and human rights.
- Knowledge of U.S. government and international evaluation policies.
- Expertise in research methods, data collection, analysis, and presentation.
- Database management, online survey platforms, and data visualization skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- International experience in monitoring and evaluation.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Security clearance eligibility.
Education:
- Preferred: PhD with three years’ experience, master’s degree with five years’ experience, or bachelor's degree with eight years’ experience.
- Consideration for candidates enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application.
HCRC is a consulting firm that specializes in resource management capabilities that are utilized in all federal organizations. Our consultants have in-depth training and work experience in Department of Defense and other federal entities which includes the Intelligence Community. We have subject matter experts in all source analysis, mission support services, and information technology. Our services are structured to address everything from major strategic issues to more basic problems effecting everyday business practices. No matter the requirement it is our commitment to deliver objective, informed, and actionable plans to assist your organization.
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