Creative Overview:
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 25 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.
Program Overview:
The five-year READ II project, funded by USAID, will boost the quality of literacy instruction and student support, reaching out to children at risk of failure and dropout caused by cognitive, emotional and physical effects of hunger, violence, and displacement. READ II seeks to better equip teachers with effective early grade reading instruction techniques and materials in seven mother-tongue languages and English, while simultaneously building a culture of reading in the school, home and community.
Position Purpose:
The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Director will ensure that performance monitoring, research, and evaluations are consistent with program outcomes and track progress of activities in achieving goals and outcomes. The Director will manage and coordinate field monitoring and assessments, and any other personnel or consultant responsible for any other measurement work, including monitoring performance, monitoring, and collecting data and reports. The Director shall ensure that the project collects, cleans, stores, and uses high-quality data for reporting on project progress, effectiveness, and results, consistent with the overall project design and with the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (AMELP). Key areas to be measured include project effects on access, retention, reading and learning outcomes, school safety, and community involvement. The Director will ensure that data on gender and inclusion, including disabilities, and conflict-sensitive measures, are consistently and systematically monitored and reported.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Director will report to the Chief of Party and supervise a team of M&E specialists.
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