Introducing Integrity
Integrity is an ethical consultancy and service provider working in challenging and complex environments around the globe.
We help our clients succeed in fragile and challenging environments while building trust and understanding as the basis for transformative change. We work across all phases of the program and project cycle, delivering eleven complementary services: monitoring, evaluation and learning / data and knowledge management / research, evidence and analysis / advisory / project management / communications / risk management / technical assistance / capability and capacity development / stakeholder engagement / grant and fund management. Our services are underpinned by the principles on which we were founded, a commitment to providing reliable information and evidence, and expert and high-quality delivery.
Headquartered in London and Washington DC, Integrity also has offices in Jordan, Kenya, and Pakistan. Our multi-national team of over 80 delivers multi-year projects, programs and consulting assignments to a wide range of government clients, international organizations, foundations and private sector clients.
VISION: To set the international standard for ethically delivered expert services in complex and challenging contexts.
MISSION: We use evidence and learning to provide trusted advice and enable change for a sustainable future.
VALUES:
• Courage: We work on many of the world’s most complex problems. We stand against violence in all its forms. We are unafraid to stand up to illegal or unethical practices.
• Objectivity: We challenge conventional thinking. Our recommendations are not based on assumptions or ideology but evidence and learning.
• Diligence: We incorporate our best individual and collective intellect through rigor, reflection, and collaboration.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for the quality of our work and performance. We hold ourselves to account through clear policy and process, sustained by long-term profitability.
• Sensitivity: We understand the impact of our presence and our work, empathize with people’s situations, and commit to do no harm.
ETHICS: Integrity upholds the highest ethical standards in our work, our employment of staff and our interaction with people. Through adherence to our core values, we ensure the best possible service, and benefit the communities amongst whom we work.
We commit to building a diverse and inclusive organization where all feel safe and able to progress, contribute and be heard, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, marital or parental status.
Further information about Integrity can be found at www.integrityglobal.com.
Project Background
The MELS Activity serves as the USAID/South Sudan Mission’s primary mechanism for monitoring, evaluation, and learning and adaptive management services for ongoing activities and programs. In a dynamic operating environment, MELS provides USAID/South Sudan with flexible, demand-driven technical, analytic, and advisory support in order to strengthen collaboration, learning and adapting (CLA); promote institutional memory; produce monitoring, evaluation, learning products as appropriate; strengthen knowledge management and organizational learning (KMOL), organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency; and strengthen data-driven decision-making through an efficient use of GIS and other innovative spatial analysis.
TPM Background
Since 2022, MELS has conducted third-party monitoring (TPM) of USAID activities in South Sudan. This involves verifying both development assistance (DA) and humanitarian assistance (HA) activities carried out by USAID implementing partners (IPs).
MELS is envisioning to curate all the monitoring reports (both for DA and OHA activities), identify potential trends or recurring themes when possible, and extract critical lessons for MELS and the Mission’s learning and adaptive management.
Scope of Work
Reporting to the Chief of Party, the TPM Strategy Review Team Lead will be responsible for providing overall technical leadership and direction for the TPM strategy review and acting as the primary technical point of contact. The responsibilities include leading the Inception Report and TPM report analysis process, presenting findings and recommendations to USAID, serving as the primary author for the Analysis Report, and facilitating the Learning Event with the Mission.
The Period of Performance for this position is July 1, 2024 to Sept 30, 2024 with an LOE of 60 days. This position requires 2 short-term trips to Juba, South Sudan.
Deliverables:
- Inception report describing the methodology and plan for data analysis and reporting
- Data analysis report
- Maximum of five-page summary report by technical office
- One learning event to disseminate findings from TPM synthesis.
Team Composition
Team Lead and two data analysts.
Your Experience and Expertise
- Should have an advanced degree in a relevant field, with a preference for a Ph.D or equivalent.
- At least 10 years of experience in TPM of USAID-funded activities, ideally in emergency, conflict-affected settings like South Sudan.
- Proven leadership to guide a multidisciplinary team with strong project management skills.
- High level of attention to detail, punctuality, and very organized.
- Demonstrated creative thinking skills and excellent facilitation skills.
- Respect for individuals from all nationalities, ethnic groups, religions and minority populations, and a high level of cultural sensitivity.
- A working familiarity with South Sudan a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Should possess an awareness and sensitivity to the socio-political and cultural context of South Sudan, with experience in multicultural environments.
- Respect for the importance of confidentiality.
Languages
- Fluency and exceptional writing skills, with ability to write and speak persuasive, clear, and compelling narrative in English.
Core Competencies
The candidate should also demonstrate the following core competencies.
Level 1: Team Competencies
- Ethics
- Leadership
- Planning and Organizing
- Development and Continual Learning
- Results Focus and Initiative
- Teamwork
- Customer Orientation
- Communication
- Managing Change
Level 2-4: Management Competencies
- Analytical and Flexible Thinking
- Achievement Focus
- Managing Resources
- Teamwork and Team Leadership
- Customer Orientation
- Influencing
- Organizational Knowledge
- Organizational Alignment
- Strategic Thinking
- Accountability
- Developing Talent
How to apply
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your CV to crecia.blum@integrityglobal.com.
The closing date for applications is June 30, 2024.However, we will review candidates on a rolling basis and the vacancy may be filled before this deadline. We encourage early applications. Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Integrity is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, marital or parental status. We will respect your confidentiality and abide by data protection laws.