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Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, with partners to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
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USAID’s Resilience in the Sahel Enhanced (RISE) II, the Sahel Development Partnership (SDP) and Bridge offer a pathway to maximize development outcomes in areas affected by recurrent, protracted and chronic shocks and stresses. As mutually reinforcing, multi-sector strategies, they underscore the imperative for diverse development and humanitarian stakeholders to work more closely together towards collective impact. A sharp focus is needed on aligning these investments under a shared vision and coordinated approach. Strengthened collaboration through joint analysis, planning and implementation—underpinned by iterative learning and frequent course correction through adaptive management—provide a compass for working together in a complexity-aware manner and bringing to life a portfolio of mutually reinforcing impact.
Mercy Corps, together with our partners Equal Access International and Tulane University, and with support from regional firm Niyel and Burkina Faso-based Centre pour la Gouvernance Démocratique, form the Sahel Collaboration and Communication Activity (SCC). SCC aims to operationalize a collaborative, complexity-aware way of working to harness RISE II, SDP and Bridge investments and complementary donor, community, government and private sector efforts into a cohesive and impactful portfolio.
The Developmental Evaluation (DE) Specialist is a key position in Mercy Corps’s approach to CLA for SCC to determine and meet emerging information needs of stakeholders over the course of program implementation. This person will provide continuous real-time feedback using multiple evaluation approaches and ensures that learning processes are embedded across the program cycle. In addition to the core CLA functions, the Specialist is responsible for contributing to a Shared Measurement System, data collection and storage, data presentation and reporting, partner coordination, and capacity building.
The Specialist will be embedded in the SCC program team to guide the work of the MEL team, coordinate with implementing partner MEL units and research partners, and work with technical and program teams to drive the use of CLA internally and across implementing partners. The Specialist will be responsible for helping stakeholders evaluate and learn in real time, cultivating stakeholder support and engagement in learning and adapting lessons learned, as well as communicating and rigorously documenting progress around collective impact and collaboration for sharing and replication. The developmental evaluator will have additional technical support from Mercy Corps HQ MEL team throughout the implementation of the program and will ultimately report to the Chief of Party and is also expected to interact closely with the CLA and Resilience Technical Leads, and to coordinate with Tulane University in addressing the Shared Learning Agenda.
The Developmental Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for the design and implementation of the DE including collecting and socializing compelling data regarding the use and value of adopting lessons learned.
ICT/Database Coordinator, MEL Coordinator, Knowledge Management Coordinator
Reports Directly To:Â Chief of Party
Works Directly With:Â Research and Learning Manager (Tulane University), Technical Leads, Implementing Partner M&E and CLA staff
The ideal candidate will have a strong curiosity for understanding and working effectively within the complex cultural, political, security and social environment of Niger. This person will be an excellent communicator, multi-tasker, and able to work in ambiguous situations. This person will be a tolerant and flexible individual able to work in difficult and stressful environments and follow procedures. The successful candidate will be focused on team-building and capacity-building of national staff; be a strategic thinker, have strong skills in design monitoring and evaluation of development programs and maintain a sense of humor.
The position is based in Niamey, Niger and it requires up to (insert %) travel to Burkina Faso and Senegal.
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Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Mercy Corps’ vision. Mercy Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
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