Vice President -- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

Company Description

AMEX International is a small international development firm based in Washington, DC. For over 25 years, AMEX has provided high quality, results-driven consulting services in administrative, technical and management support; information technology; democracy and governance; and private-sector development; as well as procurement and shipping services around the world. 

Job Description

For over 30 years, AMEX International has provided a vast range of technical, managerial, administrative, and institutional support to several federal and international clients including the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and The World Bank, with a particular focus on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). 

AMEX seeks a Vice President -- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) to support a broad range of company initiatives pertaining to the design, delivery, maintenance, and evaluation of internal and external M&E tools, mechanisms, and services. This position would be based predominantly in AMEX’s home office in downtown Washington, DC; however, there will be special consideration for remote/teleworking opportunities to otherwise exceptional candidates.

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President -- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) will be responsible for the following key responsibilities and duties. 

Development & Implementation of M&E Tools and Services (50%)

o Leads and/or contributes to the development of M&E tools, mechanisms and/or services to support internal and external program/project operations; 

o Provides periodic analysis and maintenance of existing M&E tools, mechanisms, or services to ensure optimal functioning; 

o Incorporates, as needed, a variety of statistical/research approaches to the design, implementation, and management of performance and/or impact evaluations, including qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, quasi-experimental, and cases study approaches; 

o Identifies key indicators and markers for program success; and

o Trains and mentors staff on relevant M&E protocols, as necessary.

Proposal Development & Management (30%)

o As a key member of the Business/Proposal Development Team, provides technical and subject matter expertise to potential business development opportunities; 

o Gathers and contributes industry, regional, and market intelligence to support strategic business development and growth;

o Provides drafting and writing support to the Proposal Development team, effectively conveying company narratives and capabilities throughout the proposal;

o Develops templates and boilerplates specific to M&E content to expedite proposal writing and development exercises; and

o Maintains an internal database of previous M&E proposal pieces and language to improve the proposal development process.

Policy, Research, and Analysis (10%)

o Oversees the research and exploration of existing policies, regulations, issues, and relevant subject areas to aid the proposal capture process;

o Analyzes program-specific data and creates compelling and effective data narratives to summarize program operations;

o Prepares presentations and reports data findings to key personnel, clients, and stakeholders; and

o Produces white papers, reports, graphs, tables, and other metrics on relevant and emerging topics.

Marketing and Networking (10%)

o Attends industry-specific events to promote company initiatives and programs;

o Develops and maintains a network of industry professionals to provide short- and long-term technical support as needed; and

o Identifies opportunities and outlets to position the company as a competitive authority on M&E in the international development arena.



Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field, including International Development, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Development Economics, or Statistics

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of related international experience, including M&E, research, methodology, data analysis, and project/program management; 

• Subject Matter Expertise in any combination of the following areas: global health; economic growth, finance, and private sector development; agriculture; basic/higher education; good governance; water/sanitation/hygiene (WASH); environment, energy, and climate change mitigation

• Geographic experience concentrated in Africa, the LAC region, and/or the Middle East; experience in sub-Saharan Africa is preferred

• Extensive knowledge of, and experience supporting, USAID-funded M&E programs and best practices; demonstrable experience developing M&E programs is required;

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of relevant statistical packages (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R-programming, etc.) required;

• English proficiency is required; demonstrated proficiency in French and/or Spanish is preferred

• Exceptional attention to detail; time management and interpersonal skills; ability to adhere to competing deadlines is essential

• A commitment to organizational growth, development, culture, and success


Additional Information

Candidates should submit an updated resume, a cover letter expressing your interest in the position, and a completed application form to resumes at amexdc.com using the subject line VP of M&E. The application form is available on our website at www.amexdc.com/opening.asp. Application packages will be reviewed on a rolling basis. AMEX will contact qualified candidates with additional instructions if interested. 

EEO Notice

AMEX International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, veteran status, and/or disability. All qualified applications will be given equal opportunity and all selection decisions will be based solely on job-related factors.