JOB TITLE: CHIEF OF PARTY (COP) – EGYPT EVALUATION MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY

Location: Cairo, Egypt
Position Type: Full-time, contingent upon contract award
Application Deadline: TBD

Overview:
Integra seeks a dynamic, experienced, and highly motivated Chief of Party (COP) to lead the USAID/Egypt Evaluation Management Activity. This role will oversee all project implementation aspects, providing technical leadership and managerial oversight to ensure the successful delivery of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) services. The COP will serve as the primary point of contact with USAID, stakeholders, and implementing partners and will ensure the project meets its objectives within budget and timeline. This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated in September/October 2025.

Integra, USAID’s 2021 small business of the year, specializes in implementing demand-driven development analytics, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), private sector engagement, and capacity-building projects. Our broad technical expertise encompasses ICT, agriculture and food security, economic growth, energy, climate resilience, environment and natural resources, and gender and social inclusion. We have provided analytical and MEL services to donor-funded projects for over ten years, working across more than 50 countries, impacting millions of stakeholders, and leveraging over $1.2 billion in public and private investment for development reforms.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison between Integra, USAID, the Government of Egypt, and other project stakeholders. Maintain strong relationships with USAID’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and other key stakeholders. Provide overall leadership to ensure the activity meets its objectives and operates per USAID regulations and best practices.
• Project Management: Oversee the development, implementation, and adaptive management of work plans and budgets. Ensure all project activities are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Supervise project staff, subcontractors, and partners, fostering effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Technical Oversight: Lead all monitoring, evaluation, data collection, learning, and dissemination efforts under the project. Ensure the application of sound evaluation methodologies, statistical analysis, and robust data collection techniques. Ensure the quality of MEL services provided under the contract, adapting methods as necessary to suit the unique context of Egypt.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all project activities comply with USAID’s rules and regulations. Oversee the production of high-quality reports and technical documents, conveying findings in a clear, accessible, and visually compelling manner. Identify risks and issues related to project management and implementation and take timely corrective actions as necessary.
• Team & Stakeholder Management: Build and manage a skilled, diverse, high-performing team. Foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives and promotes professional development. Work closely with local stakeholders, partners, and government officials to ensure project activities’ coordination, collaboration, and sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
  • A minimum of a Master’s degree in public administration, international relations, economics, business administration, law, or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of experience designing and leading international development projects, focusing on monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
  • Experience leading and implementing large, complex USAID-funded projects, preferably in Egypt or similar contexts.
  • Proven experience managing diverse teams and overseeing subcontractors in multicultural settings.
• Technical Expertise:
  Strong knowledge of evaluation methodologies, statistical analysis, and data collection in challenging environments.
  • Experience with experimental design and advanced data analysis techniques is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with USAID’s MEL requirements and regulations.
  • Experience building capacity in monitoring and evaluation and training stakeholders on MEL practices.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage large budgets and ensure financial accountability in compliance with USAID policies.
  • Strong report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Ability to identify challenges and opportunities in project implementation and adapt strategies as needed.
  • Fluency in English (both spoken and written) is required; proficiency in Arabic is highly preferred.
• Personal Qualities:
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
  • A results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving skills in a dynamic and evolving project environment.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to jobs@integrallc.com. Please include the names and contact information of three professional references.

Note: Egyptian citizens are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is contingent upon contract award, expected in September/October 2025.

Integra is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Position: Project Performance Evaluation Team Lead, USAID EE/MELDS

Location: Remote/Washington DC

Integra leads the Europe and Eurasia/Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Decision Support (EE/MELDS) contract for the USAID/Europe and Eurasia (EE) Bureau and missions. Integra provides USAID/EE with technical and advisory services related to monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) of USAID/EE projects and activities to enhance MEL capabilities and collect empirical evidence for programming, learning, and adapting. 

Integra is seeking experienced Evaluation Team Lead candidates to manage the design, execution, and reporting of USAID project and portfolio evaluations in the Europe and Eurasia region. The role involves leading methodology design, team coordination, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and report development. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful development initiatives in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive desk reviews of relevant project and sector documents, including data, reports, and stakeholder information.
• Design the evaluation methodology and develop data collection tools in collaboration with the Evaluation Expert.
• Delegate and train the evaluation team on their responsibilities and the use of evaluation tools, ensuring accurate and consistent application and understanding.
• Lead all phases of data collection (virtual and in-country).
• Manage the processing and analysis of data.
• Oversee key stakeholder engagements including presentations and workshops.
• Develop and refine comprehensive evaluation reports aligned with USAID/E&E guidelines, delegating report sections among team members as appropriate.
• Manage the Evaluation Team, coordinate with USAID, and ensure ethical standards are maintained throughout the evaluation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience implementing project performance evaluations, including serving as Team Lead of 3+ evaluations.
• Experience conducting project performance evaluations for USAID is required.
• Experience with the World Bank and the United Nations is highly valued.
• Experience leading evaluation teams of at least four (4) team members is required.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and presentation, including designing KII, FGD, and survey tools.
• Experience analyzing and visualizing data using qualitative and quantitative analysis tools.
• Experience beyond the traditional mixed-method evaluation design, including but not limited to case study design, process tracing, system mapping, and outcome harvesting, is preferred.
• Experience delivering remote and in-person presentations to discuss, validate, and/or co-create evaluation findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• An undergraduate degree is expected, with a strong preference for those holding graduate degrees in Monitoring and Evaluation, Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Statistics, Sociology, International Development, Public Policy, or related fields.
• Experience or expertise in Eastern Europe and/or Central Asia is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency and fluency in written and spoken English, equivalent to a native level.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and writing skills.

HOW TO APPLY:  Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to jobs@integrallc.com. Please include “Project Performance Evaluation Team Lead” in the subject line of the e-mail. No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Integra provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.