JOB DESCRIPTION
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Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Collaborative Learning Consultant for the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MLSA) M&E Staff (the “Consultant”). The Protection, Empowerment, and Inclusion Activity (PIE) in Armenia (the “Project”), funded by USAID, aims to support disadvantaged and marginalized populations in Armenia through needed legal/regulatory framework changes, improved services, and intensified cooperation between the government and non-governmental actors to address the needs of vulnerable populations. The Project is seeking a consultant to develop a collaborative learning agenda for the MLSA and to support the development of a learning platform to house MLSA research tools and training materials.
The Consultant will be expected to work closely with the PIE team to support the MLSA in enhancing its strategic knowledge management capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous learning. This includes developing a collaborative learning agenda and creating a sustainable, evidence-based learning platform tailored to the operational needs of MLSA’s monitoring and evaluation staff.
The Consultant will report to the DI's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist. The level of effort (LOE) for this consultancy will be up to 50 days, to be completed by March 14, 2025.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Conduct a comprehensive assessment with MLSA leadership, MEL staff, and external stakeholders to identify learning priorities, knowledge gaps, and strategic goals, and to determine the technical and operational needs for a learning platform that supports MLSA’s MEL functions;
- Organize stakeholder workshops to review and validate findings from the assessment and lead discussions to prioritize research topics and learning needs based on strategic goals. The themes identified and discussed in these workshops will inform Consultant reports listed as deliverables below;
- Develop and submit a structured learning agenda that outlines MLSA’s short-term and long-term research priorities, and steps for implementation, strategic learning objectives, methods for knowledge exchange, and mechanisms for ongoing learning;
- Provide recommendations for the Learning Platform Technical Plan that address user accessibility, scalability, and key functionalities of the prototype to ensure the platform's effectiveness and longevity;
- Perform other duties as DI may reasonably request based on the Consultant’s Scope of Work.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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- Master’s degree or higher in Social Policy, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field, with a focus on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), organizational learning, or digital knowledge platforms;
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and implementing learning agendas, monitoring and evaluation systems, or knowledge management solutions within social services, public sector institutions, or international organizations;
- Demonstrated expertise in creating digital platforms, knowledge-sharing repositories, or online learning resources;
- Strong skills in project management, including organizing and leading workshops, stakeholder consultations, and collaborative design processes;
- Ability to facilitate effective collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including government officials, research institutions, and NGOs;
- Strong strategic and analytical skills, with an ability to translate complex information into actionable insights for diverse audiences;
- Excellent communication and facilitation abilities, both written and verbal, to engage and guide stakeholders;
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a dynamic environment, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables;
- Fluency in Armenian and working proficiency in English is required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
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Interested applicants must submit a CV, cover letter (indicating the proposed daily rate), and two references (name, job title, organization, and contact information) to
[email protected] no later than November 15, 2024, 18:00. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. DI is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining the best talent, and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.
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ADDITIONAL NOTES
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ToR_Collaborative Learning Consultant for MLSA M&E Staff
ABOUT COMPANY
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DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries. welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.