This position is located in the Department of Policy and Evaluation (DPE). Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-12/13, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 4B/4A which is generally equal to GS-12/13.

Duties

As a Program Officer/Senior Program Officer (Monitoring & Evaluation), you will: Assist with the management of DPE's programs, information systems and operation. Conduct outreach with government officials on techniques for measuring and evaluating program implementation, with particular emphasis on the Middle East and Francophone Africa. Monitor trends and best practices in development research and practice. Develop and manage independent evaluation contracts. Support the use of appropriate evaluation methods to enhance MCC's ability to improve implementation, document impacts, and learn what broader lessons should be drawn from the experience. Ensure consistency in MCC's overall monitoring and reporting strategy vis-?-vis MCC's senior management, Board, and USG partners. Provide technical support, advice and guidance to country teams on issues related to the definition, measurement, and quality control of project performance indicators. Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
• More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 120 days
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• 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 international development program/projects; constructing and managing databases of information related to tracking the results of development projects; conducting research involving program/project issues and preparing summaries; acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside an organization regarding program and organizational matters; and preparing a variety of written documents, such as staff papers, status reports, or policy recommendations. 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 experience with monitoring and evaluating international development program/projects, or other similar activities; conducting analytical research involving program/project issues and preparing analyses; acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside an organization regarding program and organizational matters; and preparing reports and analyses to present findings and recommendations. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application. Time-in-Grade: Time-in-grade requirements apply. You must have one year of Federal service equivalent to or GS- 11 to be eligible for pay band MC- 4b. You must have one year of Federal service equivalent to or GS- 12 to be eligible for pay band MC- 4a. Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments that are directly related to this position in order to verify specialized experience. 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/pay-bands).

Contacts

• Address Department of Policy Evaluation - DPE 1099 - 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20005 US
• Name: MCC HR-Applications
• Email: [email protected]