IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in 130 countries – mainly with the generous support of USAID – designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market-driven solutions.
IESC is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Supporting Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (SEED) Program in Egypt. SEED aims to promote inclusive economic growth and improve the competitiveness of the private sector in Egypt through the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and stimulating entrepreneurship. It is expected to create new jobs and generate additional income for Egyptian small business owners, laborers, and entrepreneurs, with a focus on women and youth. This position is full-time and based in Cairo.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and update the (Performance Monitoring Plan) PMP, including performance indicator reference sheets (PIRS);
- Ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of calculation methodologies used in the PMP;
- Establish data collection and management systems;
- Provide performance data, ensuring data integrity and verifying data;
- Train program staff in the use of M&E tools and the capturing of indicator-driven data;
- Communicate project results to IESC staff, donors, partners and other stakeholders;
- Ensure chief of party and project staff understand their roles and responsibilities for project monitoring and evaluation including data collection and data analysis;
- Regularly review data collection processes, perform data quality assessments, and make adjustments as needed;
- Contribute to the development of project deliverables, including annual work plans and quarterly reports;
- Review and adjust performance monitoring plan annually or as needed;
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in M&E, public policy, economics, business, international cooperation/international development or a related field;
- Five years of experience in designing and implementing M&E results; frameworks; developing PMPs, work plans and indicators, monitoring on-going programs for USAID or other large donor organizations;
- Experience in planning, managing, and creating surveys. This will also include experience with conducting data quality assessments and oversight, and developing/refining data collection tools/methods.
- Experience drafting success stories and impact assessments from project anecdotal, as well as analytical data;
- Experience working with USAID;
- Experience working in Middle East or North Africa preferred;
- English fluency required; proficient Arabic desirable
HOW TO APPLY:
How to apply: Please forward a letter of interest and current resume to jobs@iesc.org with “Egypt SEED M&E” in the subject line. IESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IESC encourages all interested applicants, volunteers, and consultants to register with the IESC Skills Bank. To register, please visit http://www.iesc.org/register-with-iesc.aspx.
