Federal Resources Corporation (FRC) operates at the forefront of Cybersecurity & Privacy, Intelligence, and Strategic Consulting. As a mission focused aggregator, FRC designs strategies that ensure data privacy and protection, extended network protection, "zero trust" identity management and threat detection.
Job Summary
The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist supports the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of performance measurement systems for strategic communications initiatives. Working closely with the M&E Unit, this role partners with internal and external stakeholders to develop performance measurement plans that assess communications campaigns designed to explain U.S. foreign policy to global audiences.
Primary Responsibilities
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Monitoring & Evaluation
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Develop and implement performance measurement plans for communications campaigns
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Support the development of logic models and theories of change
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Develop meaningful indicators to measure project performance and outcomes
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Establish indicator targets and performance benchmarks
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Design and refine quantitative and qualitative data collection tools
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Collect, validate, analyze, and interpret monitoring and evaluation data
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Present findings through reports, dashboards, and data visualizations
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Communicate M&E findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders
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Assist program representatives with logic model development, indicator selection, data collection, and analysis
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Data Management
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Maintain Performance Indicator Tracking Tables (PITTs) and other M&E databases
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Enter, verify, and manage indicator data
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Monitor reporting deadlines and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely data submission
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Ensure data quality, consistency, and completeness across projects
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Coordination & Administrative Support
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Represent the M&E Unit and the Office of Research during coordination meetings
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Take detailed meeting notes and document action items
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Organize and coordinate M&E-related meetings, workshops, and events
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Track assignments and remind project teams and Communities of Practice members of reporting requirements
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Provide general administrative and operational support to ensure smooth functioning of M&E activities
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Capacity Building
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Support efforts to strengthen monitoring and evaluation capacity among project staff and stakeholders
- Provide guidance and technical assistance on M&E processes, tools, and reporting requirements
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Required Education/Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, International Development, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Statistics, Research Methods, or a related field requirement; Master’s degree preferred
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Minimum of three years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation
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Demonstrated experience with;
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Building monitoring and evaluation capacity
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Developing logic models and theories of change
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Creating performance indicators to measure progress towards results
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Establishing indicator targets
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Designing data collection tools
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Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
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Reporting and presenting evaluation findings
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong organization and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
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Experience developing reports, presentations, and data visualizations
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Strong cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (experience with Excel and data visualization software is preferred)
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Communications or public diplomacy experience is a plus
Security Requirements
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Active SECRET Security Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance
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Ability to obtain Department of State system access and credentials
Physical Requirements
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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
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Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Work Location Security Requirements
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Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
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Onsite
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Hybrid and telework eligible, subject to Government approval
