Category

Business Program Management and Administration

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

120,000-135,000

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance Required

Secret

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

The Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Regional Peace and Security seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to join its team, which is responsible for conducting M&E of security assistance programs to determine if they are effective, sustainable, and appropriate; to identify lessons learned and best practices; to provide recommendations to improve programming moving forward.

The Department of State’s Africa Bureau’s Office of Regional Peace and Security and Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Security Assistance, has sought out the assistance of Alutiiq Information Management, LLC (AIM). To that end, AIM seeks a Mid-Senior M&E Specialist to support the team with these efforts. The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for the following: these efforts. The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for the following:

• Assists the Monitoring and Evaluation Team in providing technical monitoring and evaluation services for security assistance programs in Sub-Sahara Africa.

• Participate in the development and completion of deliverables such as assessments and evaluations, country situation reports, program reviews, and proposal review and program design.
• Monitor performance of program activities such as military training, the delivery of equipment, construction, and/or advisory support.
• Conduct calls and coordinate with program implementers to collect After Action Reports (AARs), seek clarification on M&E related issues and collect data in support of performance monitoring plans.
• Participate in field visits to implement program evaluations, assessments, and monitoring of projects.
• Participate in field visits after programs have ended to conduct post-project assessments.
• Complete annual program reviews/evaluations.

Document lessons learned to improve programming

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Security Studies or related field.
• Demonstrated 5 years of mid-level experience in an international affairs field and preferably, within the security assistance field.
• Experience in conducting analysis for clients and/or doing M&E of foreign assistance programs.
• Team player and ability to work well collaboratively.
• Proven ability to deliver quality written and oral products to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrate ability to navigate multiple deadlines, tasks, and locations in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to obtain Secret Security Clearance - Can start with an Interim Secret Clearance
• Washington DC is the primary location, however remote work is allowed.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with security assistance programs, including train, advising, equipping and construction for foreign militaries.
• Experience with security assistance programs that build military and security system capacity and capability in Africa.Foreign language, including French, Arabic, Kiswahili, or other African language.

Afognak Native Corporation, Afognak Commercial Group LLC, Alutiiq LLC, and their subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client–customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company’s Career page.