Associate Director (Monitoring and Evaluation), MC-301-3B

This position is located in the Department of Policy and Evaluation (DPE), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-14/15, MCC uses a pay-band system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 3B/3A which is generally equal to GS-14/15.

Participate in country teams as the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) subject matter expert throughout the program lifecycle. Provide technical support to country teams on the development and updating of logical frameworks (theories of change) and issues related to the definition, measurement, and quality control of program performance indicators. Provide independent analysis and interpretation of country performance data. Ensure the quality and accuracy of data included in MCC communication and reporting materials, including MCC's website and public reports. Provide technical guidance and support to host country counterparts to develop and implement M&E Plans, including budgeting and contracting tasks. Oversee the implementation and monitoring of M&E systems and structures to support the generation, collection, analysis, and timely submission of performance reports. Conduct data quality reviews, remedying data weaknesses and ensuring the quality and reliability of M&E data. Develop Terms of Reference and other contract documents for undertaking M&E activities. Develop, manage, and track evaluation budgets. Support the development and implementation of appropriate evaluation designs by advising on methodologies, sample sizes, data collection approaches, and other key parameters. Develop internal and external policy or guidance. Lead a practice area within the M&E team portfolio, e.g. overseeing evaluations within a sector (e.g., energy or transportation) and/or leading M&E practices in a functional area (e.g., policy and institutional reform) and/or supporting team members during a phase of the program lifecycle (e.g., development or implementation). Perform other duties as assigned.