Job Vacancy Announcement: America for Bulgaria Foundation Project Evaluation Assistant

The America for Bulgaria Foundation (ABF) is an independent, non-partisan, and non-political American grant-making foundation working in partnership with Bulgarians to strengthen the country’s private sector and related democratic institutions.

Job Summary

ABF is seeking a Project Evaluation Assistant for its Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team. As part of this team s/he will assist in the monitoring and evaluation of ABF-funded projects and programs. The position offers excellent learning opportunities, and the ideal candidate should aim to continuously develop personal and organizational expertise on M&E issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the monitoring of project implementation and evaluation of results and achievements.
• Assist in the development of operational monitoring tools such as checklists, questionnaires, databases, interview and survey forms, etc.
• Assist with the preparation of Terms of Reference and Scope of Work for the engagement of external evaluators.
• Draft contract documents and maintain appropriate documentary files.
• Collect data on ABF strategic key performance indicators.
• Participate in the development of the annual monitoring and evaluation plan.
• Update existing databases and create new ones when needed.
• Provide inputs to project reports.
• Support research and study activities on M&E related issues.
  

Required Qualifications

• University degree or studying to obtain one.
• Demonstrated interest in monitoring and evaluation of programs in the public or non-profit sectors.
• Some experience in a relevant field is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Bulgarian and English
• Computer proficiency in: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and ability to learn new applications, particularly related to statistics and databases, quickly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Unquestionable ethics and personal integrity.
  

Compensation and Benefits

America for Bulgaria Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. The position is full-time and based in Sofia, Bulgaria.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send via email a one-page cover letter in English explaining why they are interested in this position and a CV to office@us4bg.org with Project Evaluation Assistant in the Subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to an interview.

Deadline for Submitting Applications