Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

Abt Associates, a global leader in technical assistance, program implementation and international development, seeks a qualified Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Expert for an upcoming USAID/Regional Development Mission for Asia-funded clean energy program to support the ASEAN countries of Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Burma. The program shall increase investment in clean energy and reduce avoidable greenhouse gas emissions in each country by gearing current and future investment in power development towards efficient, environmentally-friendly renewable energy. 

The M&E Expert will be based in the project’s central office in Bangkok, Thailand. This position is contingent on USAID funding and contract award to Abt Associates. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

• Applicants are required to submit his/her CV and an application letter explaining how his/her specific qualifications, skills, and expertise are relevant to the stated position responsibilities and project objective;
• Abt Associates encourages applicants to include the full position title of “Monitoring and Evaluation Expert” in the subject line of his/or application email;
• Applicants must submit his/her CV and cover letter to via email to [email protected] by no later than February 28, 2016; and
• Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and maintain a comprehensive and effective M&E database and physical files for all program areas;
• Design and develop monitoring and evaluation plans, formats, and reporting systems across program areas;
• Provide routine analysis to enable staff and management to monitor program performance;
• Coordinate quarterly, semi-annual, and annual data analysis and reporting for all the program indicators;
• Maintain up to date accurate source documents for all program indicators;
• Synthesize and analyze data for summary and program reports on M&E findings;
• Manage day-to-day operations of M&E data collection, data entry, filing analysis, and reporting;
• Produce a variety of written documents, presentations, and visual representation of data;
• Assist program teams to identify performance indicators which will demonstrate project outputs and impact;
• Collect/collate and analyze performance indicator data;
• Assist with evaluations and assessments;
• Review and improve the M&E system in close collaboration with the program team;
• Monitor implementation of the program to support effective use of resources; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, planning, business, economics, or related field;
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded projects in the ASEAN region required, Thailand experience preferred, and USAID experience preferred;
• Experience with climate change adaptation or emissions reduction projects strongly preferred;
• Experience in knowledge sharing with government stakeholders desired;
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, initiative, good judgment, and problem-solving abilities;
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Statistical Software); and
• Fluency in Thai and English is required.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.