Design Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist

Versar, Inc.

23d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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