Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Chemonics seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the USAID-funded Indonesia Marine and Climate Support (IMACS) project. The consultant will coordinate with and support the IMACS and Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) strategic planning teams to develop a marine affairs and fisheries strategic planning framework. This framework will be integrated into MMAF's five-year strategic plan (2015-2019) to
ensure a holistic approach to sustainable economic benefits from Indonesia's aquatic resources. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will prepare materials and events
to support the MMAF Planning Bureau and MMAF product requirements. The
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will complete the following tasks:

· Define methodology that will be used by the IMACS team to report
on product requirements in the present MMAF strategic plan, and
recommendation to MMAF on how to improve the next plan and on ways to
implement the recommendations.

· Review and assess MMAF product requirement objectives, gaps,
performance and achievement in marine affairs and fisheries during the
period of 2010-2014.

· Arrange, coordinate and conduct meetings, forum group
discussions, workshops and interviews with stakeholders in the M & E
sector, i.e., MMAF, DKPs and other governmental agencies.

· Lead and participate in the identification, review, analyses and
syntheses of strategic issues and factors in regards to M & E requirements
subjects, consisting of key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats; and recommend strategic planning issues to be addressed for the
period of 2015 -2019.

· Participate in policy analysis, and provide strategic advice on
the framework for dissemination, socialization and exchange of ideas with
various stakeholders on M & E requirements strategic planning issues

· Coordinate similar activities carried out by other development
actors and support the government's development coordination mechanisms.

· Represent IMACS in national and regional forums and other key
meetings and events, speak on program issues in the area of M & E
requirements, participate in policy dialogue, discuss policy initiatives,
report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas to influence
the agenda.

· Maintain active relationships and partnerships with Government
institutions, NGOs, the UN system and agency partners, intergovernmental
and international non-governmental organizations, academia, media, and the
private sector, on national priorities in the area of local governance in
order to enhance collaboration, resource mobilization, share ideas and
influence the agenda and priorities.

· Prepare methodology to be used to support the development of
MMAF's strategic plan and strategy implementation program for 2015 - 2019.

· Be part of the IMACS strategic planning support team, assisting
MMAF and contribute as required.

Qualifications:

· Master's Degree in a relevant discipline; strategic management
desirable.

· Minimum 10 years of experience at a senior academic level or high
level officer or consultant or an industry professional.

· Experienced at working in teams, comprising of senior government
officials, university professors, recognized scholars, fisheries experts,
senior industry members and other eminent people.

· High level program/activity planning and reporting skills.

· Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to
fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed.

· Ability to lead and be part of a bigger team in the formulation
of strategic policies and sound development programming knowledge.

· Ability to generate creative, practical approaches to overcome
challenging situations.

· Strong technical and practical leadership and knowledge in issues
related to M & E development and management, coordination and effectiveness.

· Familiarity with MMAF governance systems and roles of key
stakeholders in the area of national development plans, local-level
planning and coordination.

· Experience in capacity development and facilitating positive
transformational change.

· Excellent command of written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia.

· Good command of written and spoken English (desirable).

Application instructions:

Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to
IMACS.project@gmail.com by April 16, 2014 with "Monitoring and Evaluation
Expert" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will
be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender
identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership
in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.