Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Job Description

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

The Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP), Division of International Cyberspace Security has a requirement for program development and logistics support to assist with the implementation of CDP's foreign assistance capacity building programs. These capacity building programs support the implementation of the U.S. National Cyber Strategy.

***This position requires an active Secret level security clearance . ***

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist: $128K- 137K - Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist:

• Is the primary CDP POC in coordinating, reviewing, designing and implementing CDP's monitoring and evaluation strategy in line with the goals and objectives in the CDP FBS, the DoS-USAID JSP, and other related U.S. strategy documents.
• Is the primary CDP POC in conducting and coordinating CDP's overall evaluation effort, including the preparation of the evaluation design and methodology and data collection instruments
• Leverages a variety of evaluation methodologies, as appropriate, as well as analyzes, synthesizes and draws conclusions and lessons learned from various sources of data and findings.
• Researches, evaluates and documents information from multiple stakeholders and sources.
• Collaborates closely with appropriate Department contacts to assist with the design and management of CDP's Monitoring and Evaluation
• Collects indicator data on programs as needed from implementing partners, Posts, participants, member country governments, and interagency members.
• Contributes to the assessment of and reporting on the accomplishments of program goals, objectives, priorities, and outcomes established by the Department, bureau, office, statutes, or executive order by collecting, assessing, and disseminating programmatic information and performance analysis from implementing partners.
• Collects and disseminates assessments as appropriate to office colleagues, and others, including via SharePoint, to ensure compliance to standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Coordinator or Deputy Coordinators.
• Domestic and/or international travel to certain countries/regions, as required.
• The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will work domestically in Washington DC.
• Expected travel is minimal, but some domestic and international travel may be required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires SECRET Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent)
• Two (2) years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation
• Two (2) years of experience with government management policies and procedures, government accounting and reporting, contracting and procurement, and restrictions on programming stemming from Congressional provisions (or equivalent).
• Two (2) years of experience in the development and implementation of foreign assistance capacity-building programs, multi-tasking complex projects and processes, requiring interpersonal and customer service, writing, analytic, problem-solving, and computer skills experience (or equivalent)
• Experience with ICT and/or cyberspace issues is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Strong experience and background in designing and implementing evaluations and conducting evaluations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong ability to leverage a variety of evaluation methodologies, as appropriate, as well as analyze, synthesize and draw conclusions and lessons learned from various sources of data and findings.
• Understanding or willingness to learn about the mandates/responsibilities of CDP and the broader State Department on cyber policy as well as relevant research and evaluation conducted by other stakeholders.
• Must possess excellent management and communication skills, as well as experience with data collection and report writing.
• Demonstrated understanding regarding the collection and use of sensitive data in order to protect confidentiality.
• Ability to use Department of State computer systems including Microsoft Office applications, and knowledge of SharePoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to deliver on multiple priorities under tight deadlines, with minimal oversight
• Strong team player who is eager to jump in to take care of crises as they emerge
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active "Secret" clearance level
• Successfully pass a Federal background check and a drug screen

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