Creative Associates Overview:
Creative Associates International Inc. is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Program Overview:
The five-year READ II project, funded by USAID, will boost the quality of literacy instruction and student support, reaching out to children at risk of failure and dropout caused by cognitive, emotional and physical effects of hunger, violence, and displacement. READ II seeks to better equip teachers with effective early grade reading instruction techniques and materials in seven mother-tongue languages and English, while simultaneously building a culture of reading in the school, home and community.
Position Summary:
The M&E Specialist is responsible for implementing conflict sensitive M&E system for tracking key performance indicators and building an evidence base regarding the implementation of READ II emergency response in Tigray region. S/he works closely with the Tigray Response Lead (TRL), the rest of the regional team and the central MEL unit to ensure that the MEL system is functioning well to timely and adequately meet the MEL requirements of READ II activity in implementing Education in Emergencies. The key duties and responsibilities include customizing MEL data collection and reporting templates, implementation of standard data management procedures to ensure timely collection, entry, analysis and interpretation of performance data; leading/ coordinating routine monitoring visits, studies and assessments; organize periodic program review meetings; M&E capacity building of staff and implementing partners, building an evidence base and facilitate learning.
Reporting & Supervision:
The M&E Specialist will report to the Regional Director and works closely with the MEL Director based at the project main office in Addis Ababa.
Primary Responsibilities:
Implementation of M&E system, Data management and Reporting:
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA):
Capacity Building