Program Officer

Strategic Capacity Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Capacity Group in McLean, VA is seeking a Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist Program Officer for the Knowledge Management team. The role supports design, administration, and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes for SCG's global logistics and capacity-building projects.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' M&E experience on federally funded projects, a master’s degree in a social science, strong data analysis and stakeholder-management skills, and

Qualifications

• Five years minimum of M&E experience on federally funded projects.
• Master's degree in political science, public policy, or related field.
• Ability to independently develop indicators for results-driven M&E.
• Experience with project management activities such as planning, coordination, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent analytic, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in databases for analysis and reporting.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Experience with proposal writing is highly desirable.

Skills

Monitoring & Evaluation

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Databases

Proposal writing

Power BI/Tableau

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in political science/public policy

Tools

Alchemer/Qualtrics

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist Program Officer, Knowledge Management (PO/KM)

1 Position in McLean, VA

About the Position

Strategic Capacity Group (SCG) is hiring a Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist Program Officer (PO) for the Department of Knowledge Management (KM) to perform functions that ensure the quality, adequacy, and technical feasibility of substantive/knowledge-based products in furtherance of SCG’s mission. Specifically, the PO/KM contributes to SCG’s conceptualization/design, administration, and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes and products for SCG’s global portfolio of logistics and capacity building projects. Toward these objectives, the PO/KM closely collaborates with members of other SCG departments/divisions. The PO/KM reports to the Director of Knowledge Management.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• A minimum of five years of experience managing and/or independently conducting monitoring and evaluation work for federally funded projects/programs, preferably related to international and/or foreign assistance. Experience working for DoS and/or DoW desirable but not required.
• A master’s degree in political science, public policy, or other social science or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop indicators for results-driven M&E.
• Experience with project management activities such as planning, coordination, and (internal and external) stakeholder management.
• Exceptional analytic, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in the management, structure, and use of databases for analysis and reporting.
• Outstanding ability to self-manage, plan, and set priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English and either French or Spanish.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Experience with analytic software, data visualization, and survey platforms.
• Experience with proposal writing is highly desirable.
• Experience with one or more of the following: PowerBi/Tableau, Alchemer/Qualtrics is highly desirable.

SCG offers a competitive salary ($75,000 - $95,000, commensurate with experience) and benefits package.

About Strategic Capacity Group

Strategic Capacity Group (SCG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the ability of the United States and its partners to build strategic security sector capacity both at home and abroad. Visit our website at www.strategiccapacity.org.