Position Description

EnCompass LLC is seeking a Senior Third-Party Monitoring Specialist to lead the development and implementation of the Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) system, including coordination with consultants, vendors, and Home Office staff working on the UMLS project. We are looking for someone who is solution-oriented, highly organized, and resourceful to lead the design, planning and execution of TPM activities. This individual will work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party and serve as the primary point of contact, advising the USAID TPM point of contact on matters relating to TPM activities of the UMLS project.

The position is based at EnCompass UMLS office in Kyiv, Ukraine. The Senior Third-Party Monitoring Specialist may be asked to undertake limited travel in central or western oblasts of Ukraine, in alignment with UMLS security guidance protocols.

US Nationals and Third Country Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions:

Third-Party Monitoring Strategy and Implementation

• Develop and ensure periodic updating of a TPM strategy and workplan to guide implementation of TPM activities.
• Work with the USAID TPM point of contact, as well as USAID technical office staff to agree Mission priorities and identify appropriate interventions for TPM purposes.
• Lead resource allocation (vendors, subcontractors, consultants, home office staff) for execution of TPM tasks.
• Design of the sampling plan for site selection, interviewees, survey respondents, etc.
• Oversee and ensure regular updating of data collection instruments for TPM activities.
• Supervise the training and re-training on use of data collection instruments and protocols by site monitors.
• Oversee the cleaning and analysis of TPM data, in coordination with TPM vendor, to ensure high standards of data quality and reliability.
• Oversee maintenance and storage of TPM data within appropriate project databases and knowledge management systems.
• Oversee planning and execution of TPM site visits with USAID, implementing partners, and TPM vendor points of contact.
• Regularly communicate site visit summaries and concise updates and address any issues or concerns encountered during site visits with USAID TPM point of contact.
• Carry out regular data quality spot checks and verification exercises on TPM vendor datasets.
• Conduct quality assurance of TPM reports and deliverables prior to DCOP review and submission to USAID.
• Lead the development of summary findings, lessons learned, or other cross-site reporting as required to extract themes and trends from TPM activities and support USAID and implementing partner learning and evidence needs.
• Present TPM findings and lessons learned to USAID and partners.
• Facilitate learning and reflection sessions with staff and partners.
• Supervise a TPM Specialist.
• Oversee TPM vendor implementation approach, quality, and timeliness, and ensure compliance with USAID regulations.

Other:

• Engage fully as a member of the UMLS team, including participating in staff meetings and other team events.
• Provide support to other monitoring, evaluation, and learning tasks as required by the UMLS team.

Position Requirements

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a field social science, economics, management, psychology or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree and an additional two years of related professional experience.

Required experience and skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and implementing performance monitoring systems of complex international development projects; organization and management of data collection processes;.
• Strong leadership and systems-thinking skills.
• Familiarity with TPM programming and related guidance on conducting TPM desirable, including experience in designing, launching and implementing TPM systems
• In lieu of direct TPM experience, solid experience leading field-based monitoring will be considered
• Experience in indicator development, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, data quality assessments, and statistical methods.
• Experience in management and supervision of data collection teams and ensuring qualitative and quantitative data quality.
• Experience using monitoring data to review programming, trends, and activity needs and willingness to be flexible and adaptable to respond to new information.
• Strong client engagement skills grounded in proactive service and client-focused solutions and follow through.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, communication, and presentation/facilitation skills.
• Strong written and spoken English skills; Ukrainian fluency is a plus.

Desired experience and skills

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with USAID performance data information systems.
• Familiarity with USAID’s Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Policy and CLA practices.
• Familiarity with USAID programming in Ukraine.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office program suite and Google Drive applications.
• Demonstrable and advanced experience in Kobo Toolbox, Excel, PowerBI, and the management of access and permissions within information management platforms.

How to Apply

Please submit CV and Cover Letter, and complete the application.

EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate’s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.

For US based positions: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

If you require accommodations in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete your application, please call 301-287-8700, provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case-basis, and we will call you back within approximately 3 business days.

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At EnCompass, our internal motto is "work that fits your life". Among other things, we offer the following Total Rewards Benefits* to eligible US Staff:

• Multiple options on Healthcare insurance
• Company paid Dental & Vision coverage
• Company paid term life insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Health care and Dependent care FSA)
• 401K with an Employer match
• Hybrid/Remote work privileges
• Flexible work schedules
• Free EAP & ERP
• Paid Parental Leave
• Training and Professional Development resources and funds
• Generous PTO, increases with years of service
• 11 paid Holidays (2 of which are floating), including Juneteenth
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Charitable Donation Match
• Pet insurance
• Equity & Belonging support
• Commuter Benefits

*Certain benefits are subject to restrictions depending on location, job requirements and employment status