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Drawing on deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital platforms, and AI, we help clients solve their most complex data, knowledge management, and operational challenges. Our collaborative culture values curiosity, partnership, and technical excellence.\nProject Summary:\nThe EAP Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Platform supports the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP), Office of Regional Assistance and Security Program (RASP), and other Department bureaus, embassies, consulates, field offices, and EAP operating units that manage or oversee foreign assistance programs. The task order provides demand-driven MEL, project design, strategic planning, performance monitoring, evaluation, data management, learning, training, third-party monitoring, infrastructure monitoring, and surge technical assistance across Washington, DC and the East Asia and Pacific region. The platform is designed to strengthen evidence-based decision-making, align programming with DOS priorities and 18 FAM 301.4 requirements, and deliver timely, high-quality services through close coordination with the COR, EAP program offices, Activity Managers, posts, and technical teams.\nPosition Summary:\nThe Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist serves as the task order's senior technical lead for monitoring, evaluation, research, performance management, and evidence generation activities. Working closely with the Project Director, the M&E Specialist provides technical leadership across all M&E assignments, ensuring methodological rigor, technical quality, and compliance with Department of State standards and 18 FAM 301.4 requirements. The M&E Specialist leads the design and implementation of evaluations, assessments, performance monitoring systems, data collection methodologies, analytical products, and evidence-based decision-making processes while providing technical oversight to project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and field personnel. This position is contingent upon award.\nThis position is contingent upon award.\nGeneral Duties and Responsibilities:\n·Serve as the task order's lead technical expert for monitoring, evaluation, performance management, research, and evidence generation, providing technical leadership across all M&E-related assignments.\n·Lead the design and implementation of evaluations, assessments, monitoring systems, data collection methodologies, and analytical approaches that support evidence-based decision-making and comply with Department of State requirements.\n·Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for all M&E deliverables, including evaluation reports, assessment reports, performance monitoring tools, learning products, dashboards, and other analytical outputs.\n· Advise Department stakeholders and project teams on project design, theories of change, performance measurement, data quality, evidence utilization, adaptive management, and learning practices.\n·Supervise and mentor technical staff, consultants, researchers, enumerators, and subject matter experts engaged in monitoring, evaluation, research, and third-party monitoring activities.\n·Support the development of technical implementation plans, work plans, and strategic approaches for demand-driven assignments across the East Asia and Pacific region.\n·Ensure all technical work adheres to 18 FAM 301.4 requirements, quality assurance standards, security requirements, and contractual obligations.\nRequirements\nMinimum Education and Experience\nMaster's degree in evaluation, economics, statistics, public policy, international development, international relations, public administration, social sciences, or a related field.\nMinimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning, research, performance management, or applied analytics.\nDemonstrated experience designing and leading complex evaluations, assessments, and performance monitoring systems for U.S. Government programs.\nDemonstrated experience supporting Department of State, USAID, DoD, or other federal foreign assistance programs. Department of State experience preferred.\nSignificant experience leading multidisciplinary teams conducting evaluations, assessments, field research, and learning activities in international settings.\nExperience working in the East Asia and Pacific region strongly preferred.\nExperience working in conflict-affected, non-permissive, or politically sensitive operating environments preferred.\nRequired Skills and Competencies:\nAdvanced expertise in monitoring, evaluation, learning, performance management, and applied research methodologies.\nDemonstrated expertise in designing and implementing mixed-method evaluations and assessments.\nStrong understanding of Department of State foreign assistance programming and 18 FAM 301.4 requirements.\nExpertise in indicator development, performance measurement, data quality assessments, and evidence utilization.\nExperience supporting learning agendas, adaptive management processes, and organizational learning initiatives.\nDemonstrated ability to synthesize complex findings into concise, actionable recommendations for senior decision-makers.\nStrong data analysis and interpretation skills, including experience working with multiple data sources and large datasets.\nExceptional writing, editing, facilitation, and presentation skills.\nAbility to provide technical leadership across multiple simultaneous assignments and dispersed teams.\nStrong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with senior U.S. Government officials and implementing partners. Active Secret-level security clearance.\nRequired Security Clearance:\nActive Secret-level clearance required.\nLocation and Travel: Washington, DC; international travel as required.\nBenefits\nBenefits of Joining Q2IMPACT:\nA dynamic group of professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, committed to delivering high-quality results and making a meaningful impact in communities around the world.\nAn opportunity to lead and shape a growing firm that has a solid reputation in the industry and is poised for further expansion.\nA chance to work across development, diplomacy, and defense sectors, with a broad portfolio of projects and clients.\nA supportive and inclusive culture that values innovation, excellence, and collaboration.\nCompetitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off.\nJoin our team at Q2IMPACT, where your talents, expertise, and passion can make a difference. Apply today and become part of a dynamic and growing organization.\nWorking Conditions and Required Equipment\nThe incumbent in these positions will work in a professional office environment and will utilize thefollowing equipment when working\nComputer (laptop or desktop)\nPrinter/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax\nTelephone\nOther (Specify if any)\nThe physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of these positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.\nThese position descriptions provide an overview of the major functions and requirements of these roles. 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