Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

The incumbent of this position will assist in ensuring accurate, timely, and actionable monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of MCC funded programs to support agency accountability and learning. This is done by engaging on program design to ensure the problem to be solved and the theory of change are clearly defined, supporting the establishment of M&E plans in coordination with partner country counterparts. As a Program Officer/Senior Program Officer (Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), you will:

• work on country teams to ensure that program implementation and evaluation remain consistent with plans, manage independent program evaluations, and report and disseminate program results to internal and external audiences.
• provide technical support and guidance to country teams and partner countries throughout the program life cycle on the development and updating of logical frameworks (theories of change) and program M&E Plans to document performance indicators, data sources, and evaluation plans.
• assist with implementing the program M&E Plan, including quarterly aggregation, verification, reporting, and analysis of monitoring data; support and oversight of evaluation-related data collection (i.e., quantitative and qualitative data collection methods); data quality reviews and related remediation efforts; review of evaluation deliverables; contract management; and management of the program M&E budget;
• review quarterly performance data for timeliness and accuracy and support the analysis and use of this data to inform decision-making.
• review program operational documents produced by MCC country teams and partner country entities to ensure alignment with the M&E Plan and adherence to the M&E Policy
• establish and maintain close working relationships with the M&E officers in the partner country to assist them in implementing the program M&E Plan.
• construct and manage databases of information, especially related to tracking and reporting on the results of development projects.
• support effective reporting and dissemination of program results to internal and external stakeholders in accordance with relevant MCC policies and guidelines.
• develop the Terms of Reference for and manage independent evaluation contracts.
• provide status reports and updates on country programs and issues.
• monitor trends in development research and practice and identify opportunities to apply this learning to MCC programs and evaluations.
• perform other tasks as assigned

Conditions of employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 120 days
• Some domestic and international travel may be required

Qualifications

To qualify for Pay Band 4B you must meet the following:

Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4C (GS-11) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as: monitoring and evaluating (M&E) international development projects; developing and updating logical frameworks (theories of change) or program M&E Plans; conducting evaluations or related analytical research of project results, and presenting findings and recommendations; constructing and managing databases of information related to tracking and reporting on the results of development projects; acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside an organization; and managing contracts. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application.

To qualify for pay band 4A you must meet the following:

Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4B (GS-12) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as monitoring and evaluating (M&E) international development projects; developing and updating logical frameworks (theories of change) and program M&E Plans to document performance indicators, data sources, and evaluation plans; conducting experimental or quasi-experimental evaluations or related analytical research of project results, and presenting findings and recommendations; supporting quantitative and/or qualitative data collection methods; constructing and managing databases of information related to tracking and reporting on the results of development projects; acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside an organization to advance M&E priorities; and managing contracts. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application.

Writing Sample: Candidates who are referred for final selection consideration may be required to submit a writing sample as part of the interview/selection process. If required, candidates will be notified of the specific requirements and information needed through their USAJOBS account.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. To receive credit you must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week.

A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly-related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors:

• The selectee's directly related experience at the same level as the position.
• The selectee's overall experience in a particular area.
• The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience.

MCC also takes the selectee's skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range of the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure (https://www.mcc.gov/careers/compensation/).

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A review of your application and supporting documents will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for the position and to ensure that you have been placed in the appropriate quality category. The HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities related to the position such as:

• Oral Communication
• Technical Competence
• Writing

You will be evaluated based on Category Rating procedures. Based on the information you provided in your application package, you will be placed in one of three quality categories - Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and may be called for an interview.

If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience your category can and will be adjusted to more reflect your abilities, and you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Applicants must include their own documented examples of the required experience in their resume. Applicants who copy the duties section of this announcement into their resume as their current experience will be disqualified.

Application of veteran's Preference: Category rating and selection procedures place those with veteran's preference above non-preference eligible within each category. Veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#GS-PROF-OCCUPATIONS

The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement:

• Resume - Applicants are encouraged to utilize resumes created using information contained in the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/).
• Your resume should not exceed two pages in length and meet all requirements listed in the job announcement (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit). see the USAJOBS resume builder
• Unofficial college transcripts - if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify "Unofficial" transcripts are acceptable. If selected for the position, prior to your appointment, an official transcript will be required.
• If you are displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. See http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/#transitionTo be considered eligible under ICTAP or CTAP, you must be placed in the "well-qualified" category for this position, as described above.
• If you are eligible for CTAP/ICTAP, you may apply for a vacancy at or below the grade level you are being (or have been) separated from that does not have greater promotion potential than your last position. You can apply for jobs at higher grades or with greater promotion potential, but you will not receive selection priority for those jobs. You must provide proof of eligibility for the higher grade (SF-50).
• If you are eligible for CTAPICTAP, you must provide a copy of your latest performance appraisal including your official rating.
• Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 - member 4 copy or other copies that indicate character of discharge or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letter as appropriate) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, see: https://www.fedshirevets.gov
• If you are eligible for Special Appointment eligibility (e.g., 30% compensable veteran, individuals with disabilities, former Peace Corps or other noncompetitive eligibility candidates.) requires submission of supporting documentation. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/fedhire.asp#authorities, http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/
• CTAP/ICTAP candidates must provide one of the following documents with their application: A copy of your RIF separation notice or notice of position abolishment; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or change in duty location; official notice stating you are eligible for discontinued service retirement; agency certification that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable work-related injury or illness; official military notice stating you are eligible for a special disability retirement for Military Reserve or National Guard technicians; or notice from OPM stating your disability retirement annuity has been or will be terminated.
• If you are a current or former political appointee (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or presidential appointee employee), you must submit a copy of a your SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent appointment (position title, type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee, agency, beginning and ending dates of appointment, etc.).

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