Design Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 1,600 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Position:

Design Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist

Who You Are:

Versar Global Solutions (Versar) is seeking an experienced Design Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) Specialist to support a large-scale End Use Monitoring (EUM) program in Ukraine. This role is responsible for designing and overseeing monitoring methodologies, managing digital data collection processes, supervising field data collection, and producing high-quality analytical reports that support program decision-making.

*This position is contingent upon award.

Location:

Kyiv, Ukraine with frequent travel throughout Ukraine.

Citizenship:

Ukraine

Employment Type:

Full Time

What You'll Do:

• Monitoring & Evaluation Leadership
  1. Design and refine monitoring and evaluation methodologies for assessing the presence, condition, use, and effectiveness of program-provided assets.
  2. Develop surveys, sampling strategies, indicators, and data collection tools that ensure accurate and reliable field reporting.
  3. Manage digital data collection processes and platforms to ensure consistency and data quality.
• Field Oversight & Quality Assurance
  1. Supervise and guide Ukrainian monitoring teams to ensure proper data collection practices are consistently applied.
  2. Validate field data, ensure methodological integrity, and maintain accurate documentation.
  3. Provide oversight and support for nationwide monitoring activities, including during field inspections.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  1. Analyze inspection data, inventory records, and compliance findings to identify trends, risks, and anomalies.
  2. Conduct data cleaning and verification to maintain high-quality datasets.
  3. Prepare monthly, annual, and ad hoc analytical reports, including narrative summaries and professional data visualizations.
  4. Translate complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.
• Program Support & Coordination
  1. Advise program leadership on data-driven improvements to inspection planning and asset monitoring.
  2. Support communication with partners and ensure data transparency for audits, reviews, and oversight processes.
  3. Contribute to continuous improvement of monitoring strategies and operational effectiveness.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, public policy, international development, security studies, or a related field and 10 years' experience. Or Master's degree and 4 years' experience.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in monitoring & evaluation, data analysis, program assessment, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience designing surveys, indicators, log frames, theories of change, and monitoring frameworks.
• Experience working in fragile, conflict, or post-conflict environments.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills. Proficiency with Excel and digital data collection platforms.
• Experience with asset verification, inventories, or property management systems.
• Excellent analytical writing and reporting abilities.
• Ability to travel without restriction throughout Ukraine.
• Must be able to obtain a Certificate of No Criminal Record from the Government of Ukraine's (GoU) Ministry of Internal Affairs.
• Must maintain eligibility for all required security-related qualifications throughout employment.
• Language Requirements: Fluent in Ukrainian and English.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments; strong interpersonal and communication skills; excellent attention to detail; and high reliability and professional integrity.
• Experience leading or coordinating field data collection teams.
• Familiarity with End Use Monitoring (EUM) principles or compliance-focused monitoring frameworks.

Preferred qualifications:

• Russian language familiarity.
• Experience supporting DOS INL programs.
• Prior experience with the National Police of Ukraine, State Border Guard Service, National Guard, or Ministry of Defense is strongly preferred.
• Other Ukrainian law enforcement, security sector, or military experience may also be acceptable.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

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