Company Profile

DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners.
Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries.

DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities

Job Description

• Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data;
• Lead and manage the maintenance of project databases, tracking mechanisms and data management mechanisms, including conducting data entry and regular updating;
• Collaborate with the technical team to implement project MEL plan, including ensuring data consistency, timeliness of MEL activities, and adherence to standard operating procedure and protocols;
• Support the implementation of pause and reflect sessions, and the Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) framework in program activities;
• Develop tools to evaluate and monitor project activities in collaboration with the technical team and grantees;
• Provide strategic information, respond to data requests and ensure effective data visualization;
• Support the program’s sub-grant component, including the implementation of MEL plans, activities, and tools and the submission of MEL-related deliverables;
• Work effectively with the Finance and Operations Manager on financial aspects of grant activities, including fund allocation, financial reporting, auditing and grant closure.
• Ensure data quality assurance and lead data verification activities;
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and project processes to support project learning agenda and knowledge management;
• Contribute to reporting drafting, grant supervision, and activity implementation, as needed. 

Required Skills or Experience

• Relevant bachelor's or master's degree in social science or with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience;
• Strong background in qualitative and quantitative research strategies, data collection, data entry, and data analysis;
• Experience with performance monitoring and evaluation of development programs;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in social protection, democracy, and governance, or related technical areas;
• Experience working with data management and analysis software such as SPSS, SAS etc.
• Strong attention to detail, self-starter attitude, and flexibility;
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel;
• Familiarity with international donor regulations and procedures, ideally with USAID programs;
• Strong writing and verbal skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and work with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics, transparency, and accountability in program implementation;
• Professional fluency in English is required;
• Previous experience of working on donor-funded projects is desirable.