Position: Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

Location: Phnom Penh City, Cambodia

Q2 Impact is recruiting a Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) to support the anticipated USAID/Cambodia Activity in Phnom Penh City, Cambodia. The Activity will facilitate data-driven decision making and evidence-based collaborating, learning and adapting within USAID/Cambodia and its partners. This position will report to the Deputy Chief of Party located within the country office in Cambodia. The successful candidate will be submitted as Key Personnel as part of the bid process and onboarded as successful contract award to Q2 Impact and USAID approval.

The MEL Director will work in close coordination with the DCOP and the other Key Personnel to disseminate results and learning from program activities to improve program performance and impact.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide oversight of day-to-day implementation of all MEL related activities under the project.

• Participate as the Team Leader or senior team member on assessments and evaluations.

• Oversee the team that conducts the data collection, entry, verification, analysis and reporting on achievements against set targets, highlighting emerging patterns and offering clear reports on findings and conclusions. Ensure high quality data is reported.

• Employ strong MEL practices throughout the work, with an understanding of the USAID Program Cycle.

• Provide support for the recruitment of consultants and temporary field staff for MEL-related activities.

• Ensure high quality of data, integrity and data security standards and procedures are in place and aligned with country national monitoring and evaluation guidelines, protocols, information and reporting systems.

• Conduct analyses, and contribute to the preparation of required, periodic project reporting by capturing performance results and ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into project implementation to continuously improve quality of interventions and outcomes.

• Provide data use training, mentoring and coaching to project and subcontractor staff.

• Work closely with COP, DCOP, and other stakeholders to develop and implement a learning agenda for continuous learning, collaboration and adaptation to further the Activity’s Development Objectives outlined in the Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS).

• Participate in relevant MEL technical working groups and coordinating bodies, work with relevant USAID technical offices, government ministry departments as appropriate.

• Contribute to developing and sharing information and knowledge products with all relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.

• Contribute to the design of MEL activities for the annual workplan.

• Provide coaching, training and other capacity-building support to all MEL staff.

• Engage fully as a member of the Q2 Impact staff team, including participating in staff meetings and other Q2 Impact events, and providing administrative support to other team members as needed.

• Undertake other duties as assigned by the COP or DCOP.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in statistics, economics, monitoring & evaluation or relevant discipline.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the design and implementation of MEL in international donor/USAID funded projects.

• Previous work experience in Cambodia and/or familiarity with USAID/Cambodia Mission.

• Superior written and verbal English skills is required.

• Demonstrated ability to hire and supervise local personnel, ensuring they are onboarded and trained to fulfill their responsibilities.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, diplomatic, supervision, and management skills. • Experience designing and implementing various types of mixed-methods evaluations (impact, performance, meta, etc.), analyses, and assessments.

• Working knowledge of, and experience with USG-funded program management, policies, regulations and procedures.

• Extensive experience drafting and finalizing evaluation reports.

• Experience applying systems thinking in evaluation design, participatory data collection methods and protocols, and facilitating participatory data validation and analysis exercises.

• Experience managing complex relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

• Strong familiarity with USAID’s Evaluation Policy and MEL practices.

• Experience building evaluative and learning capacities of USAID staff, implementing partners, and government counterparts highly preferred.

BENEFITS OF JOINING Q2 IMPACT:

• A dynamic group of professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, committed to delivering high-quality results and making a meaningful impact in communities around the world.

• An opportunity to lead and shape a growing firm that has a solid reputation in the industry and is poised for further expansion.

• A chance to work across development, diplomacy, and defense sectors, with a broad portfolio of projects and clients.

• A supportive and inclusive culture that values innovation, excellence, and collaboration.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off.

Join our team at Q2 Impact, where your talents, expertise, and passion can make a difference. Apply today and become part of a dynamic and growing organization.

WORKING CONDITIONS & REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working -

• Computer (laptop or desktop)

• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax

• Telephone

• Other (Specify if any)

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. AA/V/D. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Citizens of Cambodia are highly encouraged to apply.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.