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Executive Special Projects Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning)

Job Description

The Executive Special Projects Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) is a critical role that requires exceptional skills in monitoring, evaluating, and learning to inform program improvement and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement MEL plans for core-funded projects
  • Conduct evaluations using various methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods)
  • Analyze data to inform program improvement and decision-making
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and refine data collection tools
  • Monitor and report on project performance, risk management, and quality standards

Critical Competencies

The following competencies are essential for this role:

  • Business Performance: monitoring and reporting on team or work unit’s performance
    • Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress towards goals
    • Analyze data to inform business decisions and improve performance
  • Risk Management: identifying and mitigating risks for a work group or project
    • Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats and opportunities
    • Develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure project success
  • Planning: developing detailed work plans to achieve specified objectives
    • Break down complex tasks into manageable steps
    • Create schedules and timelines to meet deadlines
  • Information Analysis: investigating topics by sourcing, analyzing, and interpreting data
    • Collect and analyze data from various sources
    • Draw conclusions and make recommendations based on findings
  • Communication: expressing self and communicating information or issues effectively
    • Clearly articulate ideas and thoughts in written and verbal form
    • Listen actively and respond thoughtfully to others

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in MEL positions
  • A degree in Arts in the Social Sciences, Business, or Program/Project Management, Research, and Statistics (ideally tourism-associated)
  • Knowledge of major evaluation methodologies and data collection and analysis methodologies
  • Experience in developing and refining data collection tools and data quality assessments

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must:

  • Have an excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Be a member of an appropriate Professional Institution
  • Hold a current Police Clearance

Attributes

We are looking for individuals who possess the following attributes:

  • Detail-oriented: able to focus on details and ensure accuracy
  • Innovative: able to think creatively and develop new solutions
  • Reliable: able to meet deadlines and follow through on commitments
  • Achiever: driven to succeed and achieve goals
  • Forthright: honest and transparent in all interactions
  • Perceptive: able to understand and interpret complex information
  • Self-sufficient: able to work independently and make decisions
  • Team-oriented: able to collaborate with others and build strong relationships
  • Analytic: able to analyze data and draw conclusions
  • Numerate: able to collect, analyze, and interpret numerical data
  • Well-organized: able to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
  • Disciplined: able to maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity