MEL / CLA Consultant

Banyan Global is recruiting a MEL/CLA consultant to support the development of a start-up Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (AMELP) and the Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) Plan for the USAID-funded Partnerships for Productivity (PADU) activity in Indonesia. The MEL/CLA consultant will report to the HQ Program Manager. This consultancy will be conducted remotely and not expected to exceed 30 working days within a 3-month period.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and drafting of a USAID Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan as well as the Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting Plan;
• Provide technical support to the design and development of guidance on standard and potential custom indicators, technical materials, and instruments related to one of the following thematic areas: workforce development, institutional strengthening, positive youth development, and private sector engagement to increase understanding of how to measure anticipated outcomes.
• Advise on best practices for integrating MEL and CLA approaches.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements

• Minimum of bachelor's degree with at least seven years of demonstrated experience working in MEL for USAID projects;
• Progressive experience designing and integrating MEL and CLA plans related to one of the following thematic areas: workforce development, institutional strengthening, positive youth development, and private sector engagement;
• Strong understanding of USAID Automated Directive System (ADS) 201 and related guidelines;
• Exceptional interpersonal and intercultural skills that support productively interfacing with diverse teams;
• Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills;
• Experience developing easy to understand informational materials, such as how-to-guides, templates, briefs, and training modules;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English;

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working for USAID projects in Indonesia; and
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative analytical software packages.

Banyan Global is an equal opportunity employer. Please apply to the position through our website, http://www.banyanglobal.com/careers.php