SCOPE OF WORK
Investment for Business Resilience (IBR) Activity in Ukraine
MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING LEAD
Position Title Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Lead Project Name Investment for Business Resilience (IBR) Activity Place of Performance Ukraine (unaccompanied post) Period of Performance (on/about) Upon approval until July 2027
Project Background
The Investment for Business Resilience (IBR) Activity, formerly known as FSR, is a five-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and managed by DAI Global LLC (DAI). The purpose of the Activity is to support systemic changes in Ukraine’s economy and to increase the supply of finance available to Ukrainian businesses. IBR aims to transform the country’s financial sector into a sophisticated, well-functioning, competitive market that is aligned with European Union (EU) standards and integrated into international financial systems. At the same time, the IBR will support the transformation of Ukraine’s financial sector and work to mobilize private finance for sustained economic growth in Ukraine. These goals must be attained through interlinked interventions in five component areas:
COMPONENT 1: Market Regulation and Supervision COMPONENT 2: Financial Infrastructure COMPONENT 3: Financial Intermediation and Private Sector Facilitation COMPONENT 4: Transparency and Communications COMPONENT 5: New Investments Facilitation
Position Description
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Lead manages all aspects of the monitoring and reporting system, including modifications and further development of the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (AMELP). He/she manages a small MEL team and reports to the Chief of Party (COP) while working closely with the Component Leads and grants staff. The Lead will update the AMELP and provide quarterly updates on AMELP indicators and progress toward achievement of key results as agreed in the AMELP and the annual work plans (AWP). The Lead will develop and refine M&E within AWPs with Component Leads to ensure that activities in the AWP have baselines and targets for the appropriate levels (input, output, outcome, impact). The Lead will work with the technical and grants team to ensure that each award has measurable performance indicators that include the mainstreaming of gender. The Lead and the MEL team will implement the partner data collection and partner reporting system, ensure data quality, and analyze information. The MEL Lead is responsible for training Activity partners on reporting and working with the Communications team to promote collaboration and effective knowledge exchange among the Activity’s local partners and external stakeholders. This position ensures that the Activity produces and disseminates high quality knowledge, tools, and lessons learned through routine monitoring and evaluation and implementation experience.
Tasks/Objectives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required 5-8 years of experience in MEL for international development projects Proven ability to implement a robust M&E system that is integrated into all aspects of program implementation An established understanding of the theory of change that drives private sector development programs based on partner and systems-level results rather than input and outputs Proven experience leading firm-level monitoring for large private sector development programs. Proven ability to oversee and manage the collection and reporting of performance indicator data as frequently and in as timely a manner as decision makers need Demonstrated success managing information feedback loops that connect performance monitoring and learning with adapting implementation over the life of the activity. Familiarity with developing, overseeing, organizing, storing, and analyzing data and data systems. Strong analytical capabilities Demonstrated ability to successfully manage people and lead teams Ability to work in a dynamic and quickly changing environment of Ukraine Fluency in English required
Reporting
The MEL Lead will report to the COP or their designee.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
DAI ORGANIZATION AND VALUES
DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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