Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist

Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist Program Officer, Knowledge Management (PO/KM)

1 Position in McLean, VA

About the Position

Strategic Capacity Group (SCG) is hiring a Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist Program Officer (PO) for the Department of Knowledge Management (KM) to perform functions that ensure the quality, adequacy, and technical feasibility of substantive/knowledge-based products in furtherance of SCG’s mission. Specifically, the PO/KM contributes to SCG’s conceptualization/design, administration, and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes and products for SCG’s global portfolio of logistics and capacity building projects. Toward these objectives, the PO/KM closely collaborates with members of other SCG departments/divisions. The PO/KM reports to the Director of Knowledge Management.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• A minimum of five years of experience managing and/or independently conducting monitoring and evaluation work for federally funded projects/programs, preferably related to international and/or foreign assistance. Experience working for DoS and/or DoW desirable but not required.

• A master’s degree in political science, public policy, or other social science or related discipline.

• Demonstrated ability to independently develop indicators for results-driven M&E.

• Experience with project management activities such as planning, coordination, and (internal and external) stakeholder management.

• Exceptional analytic, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.

• Proficiency in the management, structure, and use of databases for analysis and reporting.

• Outstanding ability to self-manage, plan, and set priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluency in English and either French or Spanish.

• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

• Experience with analytic software, data visualization, and survey platforms.

• Experience with proposal writing is highly desirable.

• Experience with one or more of the following: PowerBi/Tableau, Alchemer/Qualtrics is highly desirable.

SCG offers a competitive salary ($75,000 - $95,000, commensurate with experience) and benefits package.

About Strategic Capacity Group

Strategic Capacity Group (SCG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the ability of the United States and its partners to build strategic security sector capacity both at home and abroad. Visit our website at

How to Apply

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