Chief of Party (COP), USAID/Ecuador Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Support Platform

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Project Summary: i-APS is recruiting for an experienced Chief of Party for USAID/ USAID/Ecuador Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Support Platform. The purpose of this contract is to provide technical assistance in support of USAID Ecuador program management and project cycle functions related to monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL). The project is currently listed on the USAID forecast and i-APS is soliciting qualified candidates for this anticipated activity. Note, application does not denote any contractual agreement and all positions are contingent upon successful award.

Position description:

Responsibilities

1. Provide technical leadership and operational direction throughout the life of the activity.
2. Proven experience in managing MEL/CLA platforms is required.
3. Serve as a primary point of contact for USAID and USAID IPs, including other Activity relevant stakeholders.
4. Establish and maintain effective communication, coordination and collaborative relationships with the USAID/Ecuador Mission and USAID IPs, including other Activity relevant stakeholders.
5. Supervise senior relevant team members and drive the achievement of program results by ensuring the provision of timely, relevant, high-quality services.
6. Ensure the USAID-compliance technical, financial, and compliance and integrity of program operations.
7. Ensure timely and accurate reporting on the progress and status of all tasks provided under this contract/Activity.

Required Experience:

1. An advanced degree in a relevant field of study such as in development evaluation, economics, statistics, international development, or other social science fields.
2. Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the training, learning and development roles. Ecuador and regional experience are a plus.
3. Knowledge of specific USAID sectors to include Climate, Energy, Environment, Health, Citizen Security, Working with Persons with Disabilities, and Locally Led Development.
4. Knowledge of and experience supporting locally led development.
5. Demonstrated understanding of USAID’s Program Cycle, Evaluation Policy, CLA Framework, Local Capacity Strengthening Policy, Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy, and ADS 201.
6. Experience designing monitoring and verification systems, learning and project cycle management reviews, designs and delivery across all or a few USAID sectors (mentioned above).
7. Proven ability to utilize both qualitative and quantitative data in evaluating program performance and guiding adaptive management, including turning data into usable and actionable knowledge sharing.
8. The ideal candidate has prior experience working on USAID-funded CLA activities as DCOP or COP.
9. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.