Program Officer/Senior Program Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation),

Summary This position is located in the Department of Policy and Evaluation (DPE), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The M&E Division within DPE supports the design and implementation of results-focused development programs and leads the monitoring, independent evaluation, and reporting of program results. Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-12/13, MCC uses a pay-band system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 4b/4A which is generally equal to GS-12/13. Responsibilities The incumbent of this position will assist in ensuring accurate, timely, and actionable monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of MCC funded programs to support agency accountability and learning. This is done by engaging on program design to ensure the problem to be solved and the theory of change are clearly defined, supporting the establishment of M&E plans in coordination with partner country counterparts. As a Program Officer/Senior Program Officer (Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), you will: work on country teams to ensure that program implementation and evaluation remain consistent with plans, manage independent program evaluations, and report and disseminate program results to internal and external audiences. provide technical support and guidance to country teams and partner countries throughout the program life cycle on the development and updating of logical frameworks (theories of change) and program M&E Plans to document performance indicators, data sources, and evaluation plans. assist with implementing the program M&E Plan, including quarterly aggregation, verification, reporting, and analysis of monitoring data; support and oversight of evaluation-related data collection (i.e., quantitative and qualitative data collection methods); data quality reviews and related remediation efforts; review of evaluation deliverables; contract management; and management of the program M&E budget; review quarterly performance data for timeliness and accuracy and support the analysis and use of this data to inform decision-making. review program operational documents produced by MCC country teams and partner country entities to ensure alignment with the M&E Plan and adherence to the M&E Policy establish and maintain close working relationships with the M&E officers in the partner country to assist them in implementing the program M&E Plan. construct and manage databases of information, especially related to tracking and reporting on the results of development projects. support effective reporting and dissemination of program results to internal and external stakeholders in accordance with relevant MCC policies and guidelines. develop the Terms of Reference for and manage independent evaluation contracts. provide status reports and updates on country programs and issues. monitor trends in development research and practice and identify opportunities to apply this learning to MCC programs and evaluations. perform other tasks as assigned Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for Pay Band 4B you must meet the following: Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4C (GS-11) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as: monitoring and evaluating (M&E) international development projects; developing and updating logical frameworks (theories of change) or program M&E Plans; conducting evaluations or related analytical research of project results, and presenting findings and recommendations; constructing and managing databases of information related to tracking and reporting on the results of development projects; acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside an organization; and managing contracts. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application. To qualify for pay band 4A you must meet the following: Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4B (GS-12) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as monitoring and evaluating (M&E) international development projects; developing and updating logical frameworks (theories of change) and program M&E Plans to document performance indicators, data sources, and evaluation plans; conducting experimental or quasi-experimental evaluations or related analytical research of project results, and presenting findings and recommendations; supporting quantitative and/or qualitative data collection methods; constructing and managing databases of information related to tracking and reporting on the results of development projects; acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside an organization to advance M&E priorities; and managing contracts. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application. Writing Sample: Candidates who are referred for final selection consideration may be required to submit a writing sample as part of the interview/selection process. If required, candidates will be notified of the specific requirements and information needed through their USAJOBS account. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. To receive credit you must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly-related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors: The selectee's directly related experience at the same level as the position. The selectee's overall experience in a particular area. The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience. MCC also takes the selectee's skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range of the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure ( Education Additional Information This job announcement has re-opened to display the promotion potential (MC-4A). A new application is not needed if you already applied to the job. RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION BONUS may be authorized for this position. If you are not a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Recruitment bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments. If you are a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Relocation bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. Selectee may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower level, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification. Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualifications, education, experience, training, and availability of funds. If the position is advertised with promotion potential, the selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition. Selection at a lower pay band level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level, nor is the promise of promotion implied. DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Applicants must include their own documented examples of the required experience in their resume. Applicants who copy the duties section of this announcement into their resume as their current experience will be disqualified. Selectee may be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450). You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government contractor issued travel card to be used for official business. Selectee may be required to complete a probationary/trial period.