Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Specialist (North Africa Region)

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Location: North Africa Region

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Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Date: 02/03/2026

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

 Amideast is an American non-profit organization established in 1951 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with country offices and programs in the Middle East and North Africa region and beyond. Amideast provides transformational education, training, testing, and exchanges that enable individuals, companies, and international partners to better address 21st-century challenges at home and abroad. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org. 

Under the guidance of and in coordination with the Regional Director for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, the Specialist will provide technical support in designing data collection plans and tools for Amideast programs; follow up with program teams on data collection plans and timelines with necessary check-ins to ensure valid and timely data collection; oversee security procedures for data capturing, entry and storage; and assist with data analysis and aggregation to produce briefs, presentations, and reports. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support MEAL Planning & Standard Practices
• Support program teams in the development of logical frameworks, indicators, data collection plans, and timelines
• Conduct regular check-ins to ensure implementation of MEAL plans including collection of baselines
• Ensure standard data collection forms are timely administered in all Amideast programs and data is uploaded to the shared platform

Support Data Collection, Analysis & Aggregation
• Assist in the development of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools including online and mobile tools
• Follow up on program data collection, analysis and uploading to shared platforms
• Assist in focus group discussion (FGD) facilitation, documentation, and qualitative data analysis
• Oversee the quarterly aggregation of participants data by Field Offices (FOs) and provide support when needed
• Support reporting on program key performance indicators (KPIs) in light of the aggregated data

Support Amideast Evaluations & Learning
• Use valid sampling methods to select evaluation samples from participants databases
• Use survey-building platforms to generate online surveys, prepare links and follow up with field offices as needed
• Assist in the preparation and tabulation of aggregated data to facilitate the generation of findings, trends and learning insights

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, etc.)
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within international development or humanitarian contexts
• Experience developing logic models, output and outcome indicators, data collection plans for programs in different sectors
• Strong knowledge of data collection methods and experience in designing quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, including online and mobile data collection tools
• Skills in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and reporting on findings
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, plan effectively, and meet deadlines
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office 
• Fluent in English and Arabic, with exceptional communication skills 

Preferred
• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with remote and cross-cultural teams
• Demonstrated interest in advancing education in the international not-for-profit sector
• Exceptional communications skills, from writing and editing to speaking/presenting, to team-based problem solving and collaborating
• Based in North Africa region (e.g., Tunisia, Morocco) or Egypt

The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office (either on a full time, temporary, or hybrid basis).
• Computer (laptop or desktop)
• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax
• Telephone
• Other

Up to 5% business travel may be needed to support MEAL in Field Offices as needed.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.