Activity Design Consultant, USAID, Lebanon MEPL

Job Description

<strong><u>Position Description<br><br></u></strong><strong>EnCompass LLC</strong>?is seeking an <strong>Activity Design Consultant</strong> to provide senior-level expert technical support to <strong>USAID/Lebanon’s </strong>ongoing and upcoming activity design efforts. The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the MEPL DCOP. Specific activity design tasks, timelines, and deliverables will be identified in collaboration with USAID/Lebanon. The Consultant may be engaged for a variety of activity design tasks, which will be described in task order agreements. An illustrative list of potential activity design tasks is included below.<br><br>The work is expected to be conducted <strong>between July 2023 and June 2024</strong>. Tasks may be completed remotely, but international travel to Lebanon may be required based on consultation with USAID.<br><br>The expected level of effort (LOE, or total available billable days) is up to<strong> 60 days.<br><br></strong>The Monitoring and Evaluation Program for Lebanon (MEPL), implemented by EnCompass LLC and its partners, is a USAID activity with the goal to improve USAID/Lebanon program performance management, help the Mission in meeting Agency requirements, support better-informed strategic and management decisions, and advance USAID learning on effective development approaches. The activity provides the Mission with utilization-driven support in the areas of activity monitoring, evaluation, research, organizational learning, and knowledge management.<br><br>Position Duties and Responsibilities<br><br><strong><u>Illustrative Tasks<br></u></strong><ul><li>Guiding the design process. </li><li>Conducting an in-brief with a USAID/Lebanon design team to confirm expectations for consultant tasks, deliverables, milestone, and communication points; </li><li>Conducting an out-brief on the status of tasks, milestones, and remaining design requirements per the Scope of Work; </li><li>Reviewing USAID and external documents relevant to the design; </li><li>Share best practices of Activity Design; </li><li>Producing periodic brief communications with the design team to support ongoing technical communications among team members; </li><li>Gathering additional information as necessary to contribute to the design. This information gathering may include virtual interviews/consultations, or in-person <br></li></ul><strong><u>Qualifications<br><br></u></strong><strong>Position Requirements <br><br></strong><strong><u>Academic Qualifications<br></u></strong><ul><li>Minimum of an advanced degree in economics, international development, political science or similar fields <br></li></ul><strong><u>Experience And Skills<br></u></strong><ul><li>Familiarity with effective approaches and tools for development strategic planning and program design; </li><li>Close knowledge of program planning in the international development context, including guiding documents such as ADS 201; </li><li>Advanced analytical skills in information synthesis and data for decision making; </li><li>Knowledge of recent adjustments to the development activity design process, particularly in the USAID context; </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of the challenges and good practices associated with development program planning and implementation in the Middle East; </li><li>Good knowledge of at least one of the following programming areas: Local development, economic growth, education and humanitarian affairs, as well as climate change and food security. Familiarity with gender and social inclusion in these contexts; </li><li>Expert listening, facilitating and communication skills in support of group decision-making; </li><li>Proven expertise in program analysis, technical writing and presentation in an active setting such as a USAID mission; </li><li>Excellent communication skills in English; </li><li>Direct experience with USAID, as former Foreign Service Officer or civil servant, is strongly preferred. <br></li></ul>How to Apply<br><br>Please submit CV and cover letter, and complete the application on the Careers &amp; Consulting page<br><br>EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate’s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.