Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Legislative Strengthening of the National Assembly Program, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire

Job Description

Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary:

MSI is looking for a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) specialist for an upcoming 5 year United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded legislative strengthening program in the Cote d’ Ivoire. This program will strengthen the National assembly’s internal operations, legislative capacity, oversight of the executive and representation of constituent views.

Position Summary:

The M&E specialist is a multi-year position that will be based in Abidjan with required in-country travel to target locations. The selected individual will supervise day to day monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of project activities. S/he will provide technical support for M&E, ensuring that all objectives are achieved.

* Please Note: This is a local position, with a local salary and benefits package. *

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) in implementing the performance monitoring plan.
• Contribute to preparing the monitoring and evaluation plan, and to technical reports;
  • Supervise and coordinate the work of subcontractors and consultants undertaking M&E and other technical areas as those are assigned to her/him by the DCOP.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in international development, public administration, economics, political science or another relevant field preferred;
• Substantial experience with monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded projects, preferably in the area of democracy and governance. USAID experience is a plus.
• Fluency in French required. Fluency in English preferred.
• Experience in francophone Africa preferred.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.