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Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) is the implementing partner of the USAID-funded ASEAN-U.S. PROGRESS project. DAI seeking to fill the position of Monitoring and Evaluation/Communications Assistant to be based in Jakarta. USAID ASEAN-U.S. Partnership for Good Governance, Equitable and Sustainable Development and Security (PROGRESS) SCOPE OF WORK MONITORING AND EVALUATION/Communications Assistant Background: The USAID ASEAN-U.S. Partnership for Good Governance, Equitable and Sustainable Development and Security (PROGRESS) project will support ASEAN in its efforts to promote regional integration in the areas of good governance, security, and human development. Purpose: The Monitoring and Evaluation/Communications Assistant will play a dual role on the project, centered around the two following priorities: 1) support the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in data collection and reporting for the PROGRESS project; and 2) support the production of high quality written communications materials in English. Objectives and Duties: · Support data collection and reporting related to project activities. · Support the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in baseline assessment, as well as mid and end-term evaluations. · Support the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in ensuring data quality, and providing ongoing staff training on M&E, data collection, survey protocol, and data quality. · Write and edit project communications and deliverables in English, including fact sheets, reports to USAID, and other important project documents. · Support the Deputy Chief of Party to facilitate internal and external communications about program progress and results. · Responsible for working across project components. · Perform other duties as assigned by COP in line with the goals and objectives of PROGRESS. The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia. He/She will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist. Education & Qualifications: · Four year university degree required. · Knowledge of M&E and data collection/analysis procedures. · Survey experience desirable. · High (near native) level of written and spoken English fluency. · Outstanding writing skills. · Experience writing technical deliverables for an international development project highly desired. · Experience working for development programs, especially USAID-funded initiatives, desired. · Familiarity with ASEAN desirable. · Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage a diverse range of professional relationships essential. · Regional experience desirable. Languages: · High level written and spoken fluency in English essential. Interested applicants are invited to send a complete application with 3 references and salary history for the last three years to progressrecruitment@dai by November 4, 2013 at 05:00 PM Jakarta Local Time. Applicants must indicate the position for which they are applying in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.