Job Description

Amentum is a premier global services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. Amentum draws from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA., Amentum employs more than 50,000 people on all seven continents. Amentum is supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in providing specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division’s International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP). . ICITAP is a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries. Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs. Please Note: This is an Independent Contractor position with Amentum, it should not be considered an employment relationship with Amentum.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve a short-term consultancy as a Gender Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plan Reviewer for Engaging Multinational Police Women on Equality and Rights (EMPoWER) program. The position can either be coordinated remotely or at post in Washington, DC. The position will require the candidate to review the existing MEL Framework Design, sampling strategies, data collection processes, metrics, and reporting values and offer a comprehensive analysis as to the legitimacy and validity of the reporting with recommendations for improvements in process where required.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review the MEL infrastructure of ICITAP’s, Department of State/CT-funded EMPoWER activity globally. Work directly with the Senior Law Enforcement Advisor and associated project staff to understand existing processes, procedures, and justifications for indicator and sub-indicator reporting to the donor. Review data collection, data management, and data reporting processes to ensure the integrity of reporting and adherence to data protection protocols. Review the theory of change, project objectives, and target indicators to ensure alignment and enable project effectiveness to be measured. Compile a comprehensive review and recommendations report concerning the existing MEL infrastructure and plan. Develop a step-by-step plan to address the implementation of recommendations.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Extensive experience working with Gender Analysis tools and conducting Gender Assessments/Rapid Gender Analyses, including conducting desk research and utilizing Key Informant Interviews, focus groups, and/or surveys to make clear recommendations. Experience carrying out Needs Assessments, including the use of Gap Analysis, to identify and address areas of improvement at a programmatic and/or organization-wide level. Extensive experience working within international development, international affairs, public policy, or the consultancy sector. Successful track record of delivering research studies, evaluations, and Theory of Change support in a developing country context. Solid understanding of quantitative or qualitative research methods, and of commonly used theory-based or participatory evaluation approaches. Strong analytical skills with the ability to condense, refine, and tailor large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data for external audiences. Exceptional written and spoken English skills, and an ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and constructive manner. Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel. Experience preparing and delivering briefings to senior officials. Bachelor’s degree. Clearable: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Public Trust US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Moderate Public Trust Clearance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in designing metrics for measuring outcomes, intermediate outcomes, and outputs. Experience working with Department of State MEL requirements. In-depth knowledge of gender-related policies and Women, Peace, & Security (WPS). Experience working within law enforcement agencies with an international and/or gender component. Direct experience working in the Women, Peace, & Security field is desirable. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s #J-18808-Ljbffr Amentum

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