United States Agency for International Development, (USAID) (REDSO/ESA), Unit 4102, APO AE 09831-4102

R -- RECRUITMENT OF PERSONAL SERVICES MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING (MER) ADVISOR. DUE 041295 Richard F. Webber, Regional Agreements Officer, REDSO/ESA, Nairobi, Kenya, Telephone 254-2-751613, Extension 2317, Fax 254-2-743204. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Regional Economic Development Services Office for East and Southern Africa (REDSO/ESA) is seeking the services of a U.S. PSC for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (MER) Advisor in USAID/Malawi. The purpose of this personal services contract is to provide for the services of an individual to serve as the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) Advisor to the USAID Mission in Malawi, henceforth referred to as Mission. The contract is for an initial period of two years, with possible extension subject to availability of funds. Major duties and responsibilities: General Tasks: The MER Advisor will provide support to the mission and the GOM in the design and imprementation of monitoring and evaluation system. This will allow USAID and the GOM to assess the people-level impact of sectoral development programs for Agriculture, Health and Population, and Education. Such systems should take into account the existing MER plans of the various project and program within the sector, and make use of other mission reporting requirements such as the Semi-annual Portfolio Reviews (SPRS). The MER Advisor will also assist in strengthening the analytical capacity of the Mission, particularly the FSN Staff at PPD, and GOM to monitor and evaluate such impact. Specific Tasks: Primary tasks of the MER Advisor is to assist the mission in the recruitment and training of an FSN MER Officer. The ultimate objective is for the FSN MER Officer to take most of the responsibility for working with the various ministries and to serve as a liaison between the GOM and Mission, with the role of the MER Advisor being primarily supervisory. 1. Agriculture: Develop and analyze agriculture databases. 2. Health and Population: assist the Ministry of Health to enhance and strengthen the Health Information System (HIS). 3. Education. A. Assist the Ministry of Education (MOE). B. Assist in monitoring USAID/Malawi's Education portfolio. C. Provide technical support for education-related activities. Qualification: minimum M.S. in Social Science or Statistics. Five to ten years experience in MER work, including sampling, surveys and other primary data collection activities and quantitative analysis. Prior experience and a MER Advisor with USAID mission or other USG, organization, or an educational or private organization. Proven experience developing data base management systems for primary data collection activities related to statistical analysis including: Database Management design, statistical package, third or fourth generation programming language. Familiarity with agricultural, health, and education programs in development countries, preferably in Africa. Interpersonal/cross cultural skills. Applications: The deadline for applications for this position is 3:00 Nairobi time on April 12, 1995. The selected individual and accompanying dependents will have to obtain a medical and U.S. Government security clearance. The medical clearance must include a Physician's certification that the individual and any accompanying dependents are medically fit to serve in the African environment. USAID encourages the participation to the maximum extent possible of women and minority individuals in this activity, in accordance with Part 19 of the U.S. Government Federal Acquisition Regulations. Qualified individuals are requested to submit applications, including an SF-171 if possible ( Available from U.S. Post offices and USAID Missions), a resume, salary history and three references to the contracting officer, Richard F. Webber, USAID/REDSO/ESA/RCO or the negotiator Beatrice Diah, REDSO/ESA/CMS for this position. The mail address is Unit 64102, APO AE 09831-4012 or P.O. Box 30261, Nairobi, Kenya. The fax number 254-2-749395 or 743204. The courier address is USAID, The Cresent, Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya. Selection will be based on an evaluation by a technical evaluation committee of the applicants' qualifications. (0069)

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