Introduction:

Blumont is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Lead for an anticipated five-year USAID funded Iraq Civic Engagement Activity in Iraq. The project is aimed at fostering a more politically engaged citizenry in Iraq, enhancing trust and participation in the country’s democratic processes. This activity seeks to elevate civic literacy, empower citizens to actively engage and contribute to discussions on issues of concern. Equipping citizens with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively in the democratic processes..

The Monitoring and Evaluation Lead will provide technical expertise and leadership to generate and analyze quality evidence and data through monitoring, assessments, and evaluations. The M&E Lead is a technician with demonstrated experience in building or strengthening monitoring systems, quantitative and qualitative analysis, survey and sample design and effectively promoting evidence-based program management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience leading M&E activities in Iraq on USAID-funded programs is required.
• A relevant educational degree (economics, civic engagement, economics, statistics, biostatistics; nutrition, applied sociology, anthropology, or other relevant subject)
• Knowledge of TOCs, logic models, M&E plans, data quality assurance, data utilization, and gender integration.
• Experience developing and operationalizing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills and ability to build strong relationships with host governments’ institutions, local and international NGOs, and donors
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

This position is open to Iraqi nationals only

EEO Statement:

Blumont is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.

We recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion benefit our company, our clients, and the communities in which we work and live. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.