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Position Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor
Location: Remote, Any country where CARE operates
Country: Remote, Any country where CARE operates
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
CARE is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. Founded in 1945, CARE has been working in over 100 countries, employing more than 5,500 staff members. The organization focuses on empowering women and girls, providing Disaster Relief, and supporting sustainable development initiatives. CARE operates in various sectors, including education, health, and Economic Development, and aims to create lasting change in the communities it serves.

Job Overview:
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor will play a crucial role within the Education and Skills Unit at CARE. This position is responsible for conducting quantitative and qualitative data Analysis of monitoring and evaluation data from large-scale donor-funded projects, including a USAID-funded program in Afghanistan and a USDA's McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition program in Malawi. The MEL Advisor will provide technical assistance in designing and implementing MEL systems for complex projects, develop MEL plans, and create monitoring and evaluation tools. The role also involves training staff on these tools and contributing to the development of new proposals for donors, particularly in the monitoring and evaluation sections. The successful candidate will represent the Unit in various forums and contribute to the learning agenda of the Education and Skills Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The MEL Advisor will be responsible for analyzing monitoring, evaluation, and research data independently, employing a mixed-methods and complexity-aware approach. They will provide technical assistance to country office teams in designing and implementing complex MEL systems and research-focused projects. The role includes developing the capacity of country office staff and partners on MEL, supporting project teams in documenting and disseminating impact results, and contributing to the preparation of proposals for new projects. The MEL Advisor will also package impact results and best practices for resource mobilization efforts, including creating donor-focused products and presentations on CARE's education and skills development programming. Participation in unit and cluster-level planning, consultative meetings, and ongoing team dialogues on technical themes is also expected.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Social Sciences, Education, Public Health, Sociology, or a related field, with a PhD preferred. They should have training in advanced quantitative Data Analysis and experience in using mixed methods in education programming. A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in research and advanced quantitative data analysis, particularly in education or adolescent-focused programming, is required. Proficiency in statistical analysis packages such as SPSS, STATA, SAS, or R is essential. Excellent writing skills in English are necessary, and writing samples will be requested. Experience in evaluating or establishing MEL systems for large-scale education programs funded by organizations like USAID, FCDO, or USDA/McGovern-Dole is also required. Familiarity with electronic Data Collection tools and a sound understanding of gender transformative approaches to development are important.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Master's Degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Education, Public Health, or Sociology. A PhD is preferred, indicating a higher level of expertise and research capability in the field.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of professional experience in research and advanced quantitative data analysis, particularly in the context of education or adolescent-focused programming. This experience should include evaluating or setting up MEL systems for large-scale, rigorously evaluated education programs, especially those funded by major donors like USAID, FCDO, or USDA/McGovern-Dole.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, particularly in writing, as excellent writing skills are required for the position. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not specified as mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The job is remote and may involve working in any country where CARE operates. The position does not specify a deadline for applications, nor does it mention contract duration, seniority level, or compensation details. However, it is implied that the role is full-time and may involve international collaboration.