MALAWI – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist
Education for Development Division
Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Project Description
The objective of the five year project (“MERIT”) is to support Malawi Government’s aim to increase the reading skills of 5.58 million primary school students in Malawi by focusing resources, encouraging innovation, and striving to meet the global need for improved access to a quality education over the life of the five year strategy, through: (a) improving reading instruction in the primary grades; (b) increasing parental and community support for student reading; and, finally, (c) improving the policy environment for reading. Creative is looking to assemble a strong team whose combined skills and experience can achieve these goals. Creative is currently seeking candidates for the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist position.
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing a monitoring, evaluation and learning system of broadly comparable scale and scope to that required for MERIT.
• Demonstrated experience in relevant data collection and processing methodologies, and with
regard to ensuring data quality.
• Demonstrated relevant technical abilities necessary for high-quality ME&L. At minimum, the
ME&L Specialist must possess strong demonstrated capacities for spatial analysis including the use of geographic information systems.
• Experience working with local organizations to ensure effective ME&L and that all ME&L
requirements flow down appropriately desired.
• Experience working within Malawi and a demonstrated understanding of the country context desired.
• Significant experience with ME&L for reading assessments and analysis desired
Application Instructions:
Applicants can apply by visiting the careers section of our website:
APPLY
Education for Development Division
Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Project Description
The objective of the five year project (“MERIT”) is to support Malawi Government’s aim to increase the reading skills of 5.58 million primary school students in Malawi by focusing resources, encouraging innovation, and striving to meet the global need for improved access to a quality education over the life of the five year strategy, through: (a) improving reading instruction in the primary grades; (b) increasing parental and community support for student reading; and, finally, (c) improving the policy environment for reading. Creative is looking to assemble a strong team whose combined skills and experience can achieve these goals. Creative is currently seeking candidates for the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist position.
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing a monitoring, evaluation and learning system of broadly comparable scale and scope to that required for MERIT.
• Demonstrated experience in relevant data collection and processing methodologies, and with
regard to ensuring data quality.
• Demonstrated relevant technical abilities necessary for high-quality ME&L. At minimum, the
ME&L Specialist must possess strong demonstrated capacities for spatial analysis including the use of geographic information systems.
• Experience working with local organizations to ensure effective ME&L and that all ME&L
requirements flow down appropriately desired.
• Experience working within Malawi and a demonstrated understanding of the country context desired.
• Significant experience with ME&L for reading assessments and analysis desired
Application Instructions:
Applicants can apply by visiting the careers section of our website:
APPLY
