Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant

Position Summary:HIAS Colombia seeks a local Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Consultant to provide technical guidance and support to current operation. The M&E Consultant will establish, refine the systems to monitor and evaluation the effectiveness, strategic alignment, cost and overall impact of HIAS refugee assistance programs in Colombia. S/he coordinates closely with the Country Director, head of field Office, and Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to ensure that HIAS Colombia is aligned to organization-wide monitoring and evaluation policies, systems, and tools for evidence generation in the region. S/he is responsible for establishing M+E routines, analysis, and reporting processes flow across HIAS Colombia and works with all program staff to ensure data quality. S/he leads the results reporting for HIAS Colombia during the consultancy period and through a mentorship will guarantee sustainability to measuring program performance and deliverables.This position is based in Bogota/Barranquilla, Colombia and reports to the Colombia Country Director with accompanying technical guidance from HIAS Strategy and Measurement Department.Essential Functions:* Supports the continued improvement of key M&E standards, processes, and systems/tools* M&E System: Based on the needs observed and in alignment with organizational standards, establishes a monitoring and evaluation system and processes that meet donor requirements and and incorporate organizational accountability and learning. (coordinated with global and regional focal points).* Knowledge Transference: Train all program staff members regarding the M&E system.* Capacity Building: Provides capacity building for all staff on the monitoring and evaluation system and processes throughout the program cycle. This aspect requires a full understanding of the context; challenges, barriers, as well as a full understanding of how M&E is integrated into the program cycle* SOP development for data collection, analysis, and report.* To mainstream learning and quality impact in the SOPs and M&E Tools.* Supports program design and development of objectives and indicators* Drafts and maintains up-to-date M&E plans and frameworks and M&E sections of project work plans/operating plans* Establishes and maintains strong monitoring systems, including indicator reference sheets and tracking tools* Coordinates with all program staff to collect, aggregate, and verify programmatic data, and supports Regional M&E Officer in ensuring robust, standardized data collection and analysis for the region* Supports assessment and evaluation activities, including TOR development, evaluator recruitment, and in-country oversight of external evaluation timelines and deliverables.* In coordination with Regional M&E Officer, trains program and country office staff on best practices for AAPExpected Deliverables* Inception report detailing M+E process in country up to date, including strengths, gaps, and areas for engagement (due 2 weeks after start up)* Implementation and work plan (due 2 weeks after inception report)* Activity report (due biweekly after the implementation plan is approved)* M&E framework and guidance toolkit in Spanish, to include but not be limited to:* Mapping of existing programs to results framework* M&E plans for key grants updated and developed* Indicator tracking table* Indicator reference sheets for core indicators developed* Data collection and methodology guides, aligned with organizational SOPs* Training materials for staff capacity-building on deliverables above* Any other materials required according to the global guidelines)(due at the end of the consultancy period or TbD)* Accountability to affected populations (AAP) action plan, in alignment with organizational AAP framework (due at the end of the consultancy period or TbD)* Sustainability plan — TbDQualifications and Requirements:* Undergraduate degree in relevant field required.* A minimum of three to five (3-5) years of work experience and experience in M&E required.* English and Spanish fluency required (oral and written).* Background in humanitarian or refugee issues desired.* Ability to manage, track and report on program data; proficiency with Excel in tracking and analyzing data required.* Excellent writing and communication skills, including familiarity with writing funder reports, SOPs, and other program management documents required.* Experience in use of data management systems, statistical software, and/or data visualization platforms preferred.* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.* Excellent critical thinking skills; ability to multi-task.About Us:HIAS is a global Jewish nonprofit organization working across five continents to ensure that refugees and displaced persons are protected. Throughout the United States, we help refugees reunite with families,resettle and become self-sufficient. Guided by our values and history, we help refugees rebuild their lives in safety and security and advocate to ensure that all displaced people are treated with dignity.HIAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYMENT LAWS.