Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) Specialist
Date: February 2024
Position: CLA Specialist
Reports to: Chief of Party
Location: Vientiane, Laos
Status: CCN preferred, Expat currently living in Laos will also be considered
Period of Performance: TBD
Company Description:
International Development Group LLC is an international development consulting firm that assists donors, governments, and the private sector to create and take advantage of opportunities for sustainable, broad-based economic development and poverty reduction. IDG provides entrepreneurs and policymakers with the practical tools needed to achieve real and measurable impact for their communities and countries. IDG assistance programs aim to build the capacity, skills, and knowledge of local individuals and institutions in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, fostering synergies between local knowledge and international experience. This includes conducting Monitoring and Evaluation assessments and programs to capture key information and data on the efficacy of development programs and offer recommendations for sustainable change.
Project Description:
IDG is seeking an experienced CLA Specialist to lead CLA activities under the forthcoming USAID Laos MEL support platform project. This program is envisioned to evaluate and assess completed projects in Laos, and it is anticipated to be a single, country award with activities in Laos.
Position Description:
The CLA Specialist’s responsibility will be to provide support, leadership and technical expertise to the overall development and operationalization of the Mission’s planned CLA strategy which includes integration with the knowledge management activity and M&E findings related to the operational environment, monitoring, and evaluation. The position will support the COP in completing the CLA–related tasks with the scope of work for the MEL platform, including collaboration, communication, and knowledge management. CLA Specialist will supervise mid and junior level staff on the project team.
This CLA Specialist must oversee and participate in collaborating, learning, and adapting throughout the contract’s life. The CLA Specialist will also serve as a technical expert for trainings, organizational development, and knowledge management activities. They must also coordinate with USAID stakeholders to identify and address areas of learning within the relevant technical field(s). This involves facilitating conversations with Mission representatives and other key stakeholders to identify gaps in knowledge management across program implementation. The learnings from these conversations and other related assessments should inform a CLA plan for the Mission.
This position will be based in Laos. Short in-country travel may be required.
Qualifications:
International Development Group (IDG) works to reduce poverty around the world through sustainable, broad-based economic development. For 30 years, IDG has partnered with USAID and other international donors in more than 80 countries. Our areas of expertise include economic governance, private sector development, international trade, public financial management, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
