Evaluation Advisor Cover Letter

Please consider me for the evaluation advisor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for training and coaching on evaluation, self-evaluation, monitoring and results-based management within the Evaluation Office and in other organizational units;.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Proven experience in soft skills and leadership programs support, design, development and evaluation
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education and Training policies Aboriginal Education Review – Information
• Good understanding of financial analysis (NPV, internal rate of return, payback etc)
• Solid analytic and modelling skills
• Experience with federal regulations and administration of grants and cooperative agreements
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, including knowledge of common statistical software packages used for the management and analysis of programmatic MLE data
• Experience and capacity in institutionalizing MLE systems and standards throughout an organization
• Proven capacity to effectively manage MLE processes, including strong negotiation and facilitation skills, skills to mentor staff with various levels of technical capacity and experience

I am excited to be applying for the position of evaluation advisor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for specific process evaluation expertise to assure continuity and maintenance of Albemarle Corporation Engineering Specifications and Standards, including best practice documentation related to specific design discipline.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Training in Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation, or Research related fields is preferred
• Experience in M&E systems design including applications of technology in M&E processes and knowledge management processes
• Experience of working with project addressing gender issues, including gender based violence
• Understanding of US Government and PEPFAR monitoring & evaluation frameworks and processes
• Demonstrated expertise in successfully designing and carrying out complex quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation processes
• Computer skills inclusive of statistical software, database development and management
• Implements the project’s M&E systems, including relevant performance indicators, baselines, and annual targets and ensures compliance to USAID and PMI requirements
• Leads collection, analysis and reporting on performance indicators by other team members and project counterparts

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the evaluation advisor position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for information to support data collection efforts in the evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong writing skills to prepare reports and to contribute to publications and promotional materials
• Experience / familiarity with knowledge management information platforms, mobile technology, and web technologies
• Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of learner-centric online and blended resources and/or programs in a learning management system
• Experience designing and implementing results frameworks, developing MEL plans and systems, work plans and indicators, and monitoring large international development programs
• Excellent report writing and analytical and communication skills, including oral presentation skills
• Extensive experience in knowledge management and dissemination of project accomplishments
• Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods is desirable
• Experience working with and managing M&E specialists in the field

I would like to submit my application for the evaluation advisor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for evaluation strategy, feedback and technical assistance to evaluation project teams, including writing and technical reviews of draft evaluation reports, evaluation methodology, data collection tools, and other deliverables.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with complexity-aware monitoring is desirable
• Foreign language skills in French, Arabic, Spanish or any other language is desirable
• Actively support the development of individuals and the team by organizing, contributing to, and executing professional development opportunities
• Willingness to travel to field sites with short notice
• Fluency in Arabic, French or Spanish
• Strong analytical skills to identify and evaluate risks and opportunities
• Sound knowledge of corporate finance, good understanding of valuation, and solid modelling skills
• Proven skills in project management and prioritization

Please consider me for the evaluation advisor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and technical feedback to evaluation teams conducting evaluations using non-traditional evaluation methods, such as QCA and Process tracing, and other innovative data collection methods and the combination of them.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Leads data tabulations, reports, and presentations to support project activities
• Supports preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports on the status of project implementation
• Leads review and updating of the project’s M&E plan in accordance with timeframes set in the PMP
• Develops M&E instrumentation tools for the project as needed (including monitoring data collection forms for program and grantee staff)
• Strong knowledge of USAID and M&E reporting indicators and procedures
• Strong knowledge of data collection protocols for quality data collection and verification
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with behavioral surveillance surveys, research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, sampling techniques and establishing M&E systems in developing countries
• Track record in disseminating programmatic and operational research results in the peer-reviewed literature