Job Description
Opportunity
Abt Associates seeks a qualified Cambodia National to serve as M&E and Database Specialist to support the International Economic Growth Division in Cambodia. This position will support the USAID-funded Feed the Future Cambodia HARVEST II activity, a five-year program to accelerate growth of Cambodia’s commercial horticulture sector. Under the supervision of the M&E Manager, the M&E and Database Specialist will assist in the design and development of a project database system and support M&E efforts. This position is located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Key Responsibilities
- Support data collection efforts of third-party data collectors (subcontractors and oursourced research firms) and review data for correctness, accuracy, and reliability.
- Contribute directly to data collection efforts to meet project implementation needs in coordination with M&E Manager.
- Ensure timely and accurate data entry into project database and information systems.
- Support monitoring and tracking of results against targets.
- Ensure data cleanliness, quality and security.
- Assist the M&E Manager in cleaning, validating and analyzing project data for the performance indicator tracking table (PITT).
- Find and implement technological solutions to data-related challenges.
- Participate in data quality assessment (DQA) performed internally and by USAID.
- Provide additional M&E support and perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills / Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree in statistics, database administration, computer science/IT or related studies.
- At least five years of experience in designing M&E and/or database system, preferably with USAID-funded projects/programs.
- Must have the ability to develop Microsoft Access and/or Microsoft Excel databases.
- Experience with building mobile data collection forms using Open Data Kit (ODK) Collect, Ona platform, Kobo Collect Toolbox, jQuery form builder or other mobile applications.
- Experience with the development of a web database and integration of mobile data into database system.
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently to program locations throughout Cambodia.
- Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be flexible and willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.
- Competency in English is required.
- Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience and a bachelor degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with USG project implementation and USG rules and regulations, especially USAID
To Apply
Please email your CV (resume) and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position you wish to apply to CambodiaFtFRecruiting@abtassoc.com. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
About the Organization
Organization Overview
The International Economic Growth Division manages projects that are pioneering new approaches to agriculture, food security, climate change, and competitiveness—as well as monitoring and evaluating projects within these sectors. We work throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East for chiefly governmental clients, including the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
