Third-Party Monitoring Coordinator, MozMEL Activity Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Pemba, Cabo Delgado Province (Job ID 43153)

Description

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

The Mozambique Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MozMEL) Activity is a five-year initiative to support the USAID Mission in monitoring, evaluation, learning, training, and logistical support. The MozMEL Activity has been asked to conduct an intervention in Cabo Delgado that will include monitoring, verifying, and evaluating USAID Education, Democracy and Governance (EDG)-funded activities in Mozambique.

**Please note: Only Mozambican citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) Coordinator will take the lead in managing TPM fieldwork while working closely with the Team Lead and TPM Manager. This involves overseeing data collection teams and handling all operational tasks related to TPM activities. This full-time role is based in Pemba and will require travel to Cabo Delgado districts and Maputo. The selected candidate will work within the coordination with USAID and implementing partners (IPs), operational tasks, management and training of data collection teams, data quality verification, and produce field activity reports.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and consult with USAID and USAID IPs on an ongoing basis under the leadership of the Team Lead and TPM Manager.
• Develop the monitoring plan including site visit plans, specifying IPs, sectors, and modalities to be monitored following consultations with USAID and USAID IPs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the project team and IPs.
• Assist the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) with managing local subcontracts to include coordinating payments, monitor limitation of funds by tracking their budget against the Business Partnership Agreement (BPA) ceiling.
• Process expense reports for field trips.
• Arrange hotel reservations and transportation for project activity teams.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and management of data collection teams.
• Conduct training sessions to ensure enumerators and supervisors are well-prepared for field activities.
• Monitor data collection team performance and provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Implement procedures to verify the accuracy and reliability of collected data.
• Ensure the quality of the data collected in the field is valid and in line with the technical design of the project.
• Address any data quality issues or discrepancies identified during data verification.
• Compile and produce detailed reports on field activities and project progress.
• Ensure reports are accurate, comprehensive, and submitted in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a field such as international affairs, economics, sociology, social science, management, or business administration is required.
• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience is required.
• Minimum two years of experience working on USAID or other international donors funded projects in development and humanitarian sectors such as health and nutrition; water, sanitation, and hygiene; food security; economic recovery and market systems; protection; and emergency shelter is required.
• Experience conducting research and data collection in Mozambique is required.
• Experience managing data collection teams and conducting data quality verifications is required.
• Proficiency with one or more mobile data collection platforms is required.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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