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Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with State Department DRL

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Responsible for developing, implementing and reporting on the monitoring, evaluation and learning strategy for gender based violence and human rights programming. Responsible for ensuring that programs are in compliance with State Department guides for M&E, including appropriate integration of and reporting on F-indicators. Responsible for providing gender analysis and insights on results-oriented programming• Works across programs to develop M&E frameworks in collaboration with local partners and program leads• Designs evaluation tools including needs assessments, surveys, and mixed-methods approaches• Provides technical assistance, including in-person training, remote-based support and electronic templates, for staff and local partners • Implements and oversees data collection• Provides regular reporting, findings, and recommendations to funders, partners, and program leaders• Leads department-wide strategic plan process• Conducts data analysis including data visualization for programmatic learning and reporting • Salesforce Administrator responsible for data management and storage

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Sole evaluator at 400-person social service organization tasked with introducing evaluation concepts, building staff capacity and a culture of evaluation. This includes leading development of new Salesforce System. Programs include mental health, housing, and adult education and workforce development.Design and Development• Developed logic models for 20 programs in collaborative process• Develops data collection tools including assessments and surveys• Developed organization-wide performance dashboard• Updates dashboard quarterly for board• Introduced quarterly reports for program design and leadership• Oversees data collection, ensuring proper collection • Collaborates with programs and leadership on all systems and toolsData Management and Quality Control• Leads Salesforce database design and implementation project to modernize data collection and analysis• Reviews program statistics sheets; provides quality control • Develops and updates data dictionary to ensure data quality and consistent reportingData Analysis, Reporting, and Learning• Uses Tableau to generate meaningful reports and visualizations• Provides quantitative and qualitative analysis to improve performance • Provides capacity building through trainings on logic models, evaluation, and program design for measurement• Researches best practices in evaluation; supports adoption of best practices in programs

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Program Design and Evaluation: • Leads, implements, and maintains evaluation systems including logic models and data collection.• Oversees program design with emphasis on using evaluation results and programming for results.• Designs data collection instruments including as pre/post-tests, surveys, and assessments. • Designs and oversees annual survey of over 300 residents. • Analyzes collected data and prepares reports using Tableau data visualization software.• Coordinates and supports organizational performance measurement systems.Data Management: • Implemented new data management system and oversaw transfer from old system (ETO) to new system (Penelope from Athena Software).• Maintains data management system including performing regular data quality checks, problem solving for front line staff, and liaising with program providers and consultants.Capacity Building: • Provides technical guidance and support to senior management, directors and front line staff to promote culture of learning.• Builds capacity of project directors and front line staff through training and technical assistance for accurate data collection and reporting including training staff on data management system and Monitoring and Evaluation tools.• Works closely with grant team to provide outcome information for proposal writing.

Developed organization-wide monitoring and evaluation plan for programming including for housing, education and out of school care, citizen re-entry and supportive services: -Built staff capacity on logic models and data collection. -Lead organization through developing logic models, planning strategic programming, developing organizational guiding principals, and implementing monitoring plan. -Prepared literature review on evaluation methodologies for housing, education and out of school care, citizen re-entry and supportive services. -Completed external assessment of evaluation approaches utilized in DC's housing and education service providers. -Completed assessment of data collection needs and began implementation of new data management system.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Gender and Social Inclusion PracticeProvided gender analysis in program design and implementation. Collaborated with colleagues to support gender integration; mentored and trained other practice members. Assisted business development, writing proposal sections and recruiting consultants.USAID Kenya Pharma ProjectProvided project management and backstopping for $550 million pharmaceutical supply chain project. Led annual and quarterly report and data verification processes. Researched and wrote project final report and presented report to senior staff. USAID Uganda Engaging Environment for Agriculture Feed the Future ProjectProvided project management and backstopping on $20 million agriculture project. Collaborated with colleagues in US and Ugandan office on gender integration in grants program. Developed and implemented stakeholder survey to inform work-planning.

London, United Kingdom

Provided research and analysis of global value chains and market access to inform upcoming economic development, agriculture and market engagement projects. Integrated gender analysis into research and reporting. Wrote 10,000 word report as part of a diverse team. Created presentation and presented findings at DFID headquarters

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Designed and adapted training materials for gender transformative program engaging men in parenting and maternal health. Completed needs assessment with partner organizations in 14 countries. Researched legislation on education, child protection and parenting and provided gender analysis. Developed project work plan, budget and timelines. Participated in annual donor reporting with Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA).

Washington, Dc

Provided crisis counseling to survivors of sexual violence through crisis hotline. Advocated for survivor rights during forensic hospital examinations. Received 60 hours of training in crisis counseling and gender based violence. Gave presentations and facilitated discussions on sexual violence and gender discrimination. Provided research for advocacy efforts.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Prepared and led weekly sessions for 40 gender and development students, teaching the importance of gender in development and feminist research. Graded 40 university student papers on a weekly basis to improve students’ research, writing and critical thinking skills. Met with lecturer and fellow tutors to organize sessions for optimal student learning.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Women and War Working GroupDeveloped gender integration plan for 400 person international NGO. Established relationships and facilitated communication between international and home office staff to improve knowledge sharing and organizational capacity on gender and social inclusion. Organized internal working group to build capacity and institutional buy-in on gender analysis and programming. Represented organization in meetings with civil society groups and USAID. Led grant proposal writing and secured funding for gender integration pilot.Conflict Prevention and Resolution Forum and Great Lakes Policy ForumOrganized two monthly forums for 60-200 participants with goal of impacting U.S. and NGO policies. Carried out annual evaluations of forums. Managed program, project budgets and timelines. Curated and researched forum topics. Established and maintained effective partnerships with directors of conflict resolution NGOs and other program stakeholders. Communicated with topical experts and colleagues in the field. Wrote and edited two monthly policy briefs summarizing events. Hired and managed 4 interns.

Washington, Dc

Led dialogue with US-based members to improve gender analysis and programming. Supported colleagues in gender integration efforts. Worked with global team to develop GPPAC’s gender mainstreaming plan. Attended UN meetings to represent civil society and advocate for US adoption of 1325 policies. Developed partnerships with industry experts.

Membership and Project Management: Managed organization’s relationship with institutional and individual members, including coordinating membership communications. Expanded AfP’s membership, increasing youth members by 60% and significantly increasing income from membership dues. Organized advocacy efforts. Planned two Annual Conferences for 60+ members; set agendas and managed logistics. Developed budgets and project plans. Hired, trained and managed 4 interns. Communications: Developed and managed interactive web portal for social media and network building and information sharing. Developed new list-serve system and trained staff in its use. Improved e-communications strategy and increased e-mail open-rates by more than 100%.Financial Responsibilities and Contract Management: Developed budgets and quarterly reports for board members and for weekly financial planning meetings with the CEO. Managed finances with QuickBooks and Excel. Recovered $10,000 lost in predecessor’s errors. Managed contracts with U.S. Institute of Peace. Earned contract extensions worth $55,000.

Monitored grants program for Malawian CBOs working with AIDS orphans and vulnerable children. Managed evaluation of 10 grantees including data collection and analysis. Managed organization’s budget and prepared year-end financial information for Board of Directors. Wrote and edited the Pendulum Project newsletter.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Development Management

Honours With Distinction, Gender And Social Transformation

Research Included: Feminist Masculinities, Post-Conflict Gender Based Violence In Central Africa, Post-Apartheid Marriage rights in Rural.

Ba, International Relations, Political Science, Economics

Activities and Societies: Graduated Cum Laude, Feminist Union, Vagina MonologuesDouble majored in international relations and political.