Vacancy Announcement USAID-SIAP1/M&E Manager

Scope of Work
Strengthening Integrity and Accountability Program-1 (SIAP-1), Indonesia

Information and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager
Project Summary:
The objective of SIAP-1 is to contribute to good governance in
Indonesia by strengthening integrity and accountability in government
– principally at the national level. It will do this by supporting
governmental and non-governmental efforts to strengthen integrity and
accountability. Two major components of SIAP-1 are:
1.      Supporting efforts by key accountability agencies such as the
Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Supreme Audit Body
(BPK) to strengthen integrity and accountability in government.
2.      Supporting efforts to strengthen political integrity and
accountability by reducing the influence of “money politics.” This
will include support for efforts to strengthen the fair regulation of
political finance and effective oversight and enforcement.

Position Summary:
The Information/M&E Manager reports to the Chief of Party (COP) and
provides periodic feedback on measureable achievements towards targets
of the Strengthening Integrity and Accountability Program-1 as
detailed in the Project Description of the Cooperative Agreement with
USAID. In the event of project slippage regarding these targets, this
Manager will offer early warning that will trigger rethinking and
adjustment of the project plan.
Responsibilities:
•       Provide support to finalize the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP)
and performance indicators within the first 3 months of the project;
•       Write draft M&E reports for review by the COP and MSI Technical Director;
•       Ensure that M&E reports are sent to MSI Project Manager one week
before the submission deadline for editing, branding  and marketing;
•       Ensure that M&E reports are produced on time and in a technically
valid, high-quality manner;
•       Conduct the production of requested analyses of the data responding
to requests from the USAID Mission in Indonesia;
•       Provide training to project staff on the PMP, the performance
indicators, and how to collect the needed data;
•       Ensure that the project’s technical staff collect the required data
for all performance indicators;
•       Support technical teams in working with partner organizations and
grantees, helping them to collect and organize data on performance
indicators;
•       Ensure that the reporting data is collected in a technically correct
manner and accurately reflect field realities and meet quality
standards;
•       Organize and maintain effective and consistent data flow, system
management, initial quality control, and production of initial basic
analyses (trends, graphs, anomalous results, etc.).
•       Produce the quarterly results tables;
•       Suggest additional useful analyses and carry out research or
supervise short-term TA as assigned.
•       Manage the project’s M&E system ensuring the accurate documentation
and reporting of project results
•       Build strong working relationships with the USAID mission,
Government of Indonesia and civil society partners;
•       Oversee the M&E database ensuring data is entered accurately and is
available for reports;
•       Conduct data verification exercises including data review and site
visits (which may require travel throughout Indonesia);
•       Manage the repository of tools, guidelines and reference documents
for M&E and other materials.
•       Prepare monthly success story on the basis of field visits or
milestone accomplishments.
•       Produce public outreach materials for project and update on regular basis.
•       Oversee the implementation of the branding and marking plan at
project and with grantees.
•       Act as the focal point and review board for draft products.
•       Advise staff and partners on acceptability of products and branding rules.

General provisions and limitations:
•       All final decisions related to this Project are made by the COP and
MSI/HQ responsible and authorized personnel.
•       Any communication with USAID is the authority of the COP and MSI/HQ
responsible and authorized personnel.

Application should include a cover letter, CV (including three
references) and contact number by 17 May 2013, at the latest. Please
put the position you apply for as the subject of your email. **This is
a local position; only Indonesian nationals will be considered