Counterpart International is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Director for the anticipated USAID-funded activity “Climate Change Mitigation through Sustainable Land Use,” which aims to promote sustainable livelihoods and advance natural climate solutions in areas affected by deforestation and land degradation through greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and mitigation efforts. The MEL director will be responsible for all aspects of program level monitoring, evaluation, and learning and related reporting, research, and communications. The proposed candidate will be responsible for the project’s MEL plan, related reporting and communication, and the research and learning agenda, including leading learning activities such as pause and reflect. The successful candidate will be a leader who will provide staff and partners with the evidence, capacity, tools, technical assistance, and/or services required to design, implement, monitor, evaluate and learn from program interventions. The candidate will have experience working on USAID-funded activities, deep knowledge of Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA), participatory MEL approaches, and possess strong analytical writing skills. The candidate will report to the Chief of Party and work closely with the leadership team.

Counterpart is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, Ameri-Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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