Specialist Advisor IV - Design Monitoring & Evaluation

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer Overview: The DME Specialist shall support INL Costa Rica DME efforts, working with INL Costa Rica staff, implementers, Washington-based DME staff, and all other relevant partners to meet INL DME needs in Costa Rica. The DME Specialist will work to support DME country-level strategies, coordinating closely with INL Costa Rica M&E Assistant local staff as well as the INL Costa Rica Management Coordinator and leadership.

They will also ensure compliance with INL bureau-wide DME requirements within the strategic context of their post. Primary Responsibilities: Subject matter expert in all INL programs in Costa Rica and support INL program teams with project design and developing appropriate indicators, providing training and guidance as needed.

They will work with Post, host country counterparts, implementing partners, and Washington-based counterparts to determine how data will be collected, displayed, and reported via bureau templates to then be uploaded on the Dev. Results or other data management platform. Design measures and collect the data for smaller and more local projects, which shall be done in coordination with INL Costa Rica and will help ensure workplans, implementer reports, and other strategic documents meet INL requirements and standards.

They shall support INL Costa Rica in responding to data calls and produce written and oral reports and presentations on country-specific indicators and data when requested. Brief decision-makers when requested and will ensure continuity of operations by guaranteeing the transfer of all data, standard operating procedures, and knowledge to the appropriate INL staff upon completion of the contract.

Overseeing the collection of all performance measure data in their country is in compliance with the INL reporting cycle. This position shall ensure all data, knowledge, documents, and systems are properly turned over to INL Costa Rica counterpart(s) and that those counterpart(s) are adequately trained on all indicators, data collection methods, and sources in order to ensure their counterpart(s) are able to continue collection and reporting.

This will be a full-time position (defined as at least 40-hour work week). Supervisory Responsibilities: None Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or equivalent. Minimum three (3) years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, foreign assistance, and/or performance management.

Minimum two (2) years of experience with data collection and management Knowledge of local laws, customs, current events, and governmental institutions A moderate level of experience and competency with data analysis and producing quality descriptive data visualizations Basic knowledge of statistical analysis Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Experience with technical writing or report production Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or other similar business intelligence software High level of competency with statistical analysis Experience working with and supporting non-governmental organizations Experience with project design, including developing theories of change and appropriate indicators.

Experience supporting the Government Accountability Office, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of State, Department of Justice, USAID or other similar government partners. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge or experience with international narcotics and law enforcement-related programs Ability to deliver a quality written product and presentations in English Ability to attend meetings at the U.

S. Embassy or other locations in the capital or country Ability to interact effectively with government officials Ability to travel to D.C. or other places within country when needed Ability and experience presenting results in presentations and written reports Ability to obtain successful RSO vetting approval (if Local National).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Language – Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Level 4/4 English and Spanish Security Clearance: RSO Certification Physical Demands: Must be able to physically and medically perform in Costa Rica and in challenging environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Travel: This position may ultimately be based in a U.S. Embassy facility; however, the contractor shall provide an office space and equipment for the DME Specialist in or near the Embassy until they are able to transition to Embassy facilities, which is dependent on the individual’s ability to obtain and hold either a MRPT or RSO security clearance as well as the availability of space in Embassy facilities.

If the M&E specialist is unable to transition into Embassy facilities for any reason, the contractor shall provide an office space and equipment until the end of the contract. All in-country personnel will follow Embassy hours of operation and holidays. Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.