Evaluations and Assessments Specialist, MELA

The Opportunity Tetra Tech is adding a Evaluations and Assessments Specialist to our Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Analytics (MELA) team based in Jordan. Why Tetra Tech At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world. Your Impact Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy. Position Summary The Evaluations and Assessments Specialist will provide technical leadership for evaluation, assessment, and research activities under the Jordan MELA work order. This position will lead the design and implementation of evaluation and assessment assignments in response to U.S. Department of State priorities, ensuring that products are rigorous, relevant, timely, and actionable. The Evaluations and Assessments Lead will work closely with the Jordan MELA Senior M&E Specialist (Evidence Generation Lead), Department of State counterparts, technical specialists, and subcontractors to support credible evidence generation for program design, adaptation, and learning. This is a full-time, Amman-based role with a period of performance from September 2026 - September 2027. Essential Job Functions The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions: Lead the design and implementation of evaluations, assessments, political economy and market studies, situational analyses, rapid appraisals, and other research assignments under the Jordan MELA SOW. Develop evaluation and assessment scopes of work, methodological approaches, and work plans in collaboration with the Jordan MELA Regional Director and Department of State counterparts. Select and apply appropriate qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches based on the evaluation question and context. Oversee data collection, analysis, synthesis, and reporting for evaluation and assessment assignments. Ensure all studies adhere to evaluation quality standards, ethical research practices, informed consent requirements, and do-no-harm principles. Coordinate with subject matter experts and local researchers as needed to strengthen technical quality and contextual relevance. Support development of evaluation design reports, final reports, presentations, and other dissemination products. Translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations for decision-makers and implementers. Support learning and utilization activities, including validation meetings, dissemination workshops, and follow-up action planning. Contribute to portfolio-level evidence synthesis and identify strategic themes across multiple assignments. Ensure strong documentation, version control, and quality assurance throughout the evaluation process. Collaborate with team members to align evaluation and assessment work with broader monitoring, learning, and capacity strengthening objectives Required Qualifications Master’s degree in international development, economics, public policy, social sciences, statistics, evaluation, or a related field required; doctoral degree preferred. Minimum of 7 years of experience designing and implementing evaluations, assessments, research studies, or applied social science research required. Demonstrated experience with qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches. Strong experience developing evaluation scopes of work, research designs, and actionable reports for donor or government clients. Knowledge of evaluation standards, human subjects protection, and ethical research practices. Experience working in Jordan and/or the MENA region strongly preferred. Familiarity with U.S. Government foreign assistance programming and evaluation requirements strongly preferred. Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in dynamic, sometimes sensitive environments. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic required. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer. Work Environment / Environmental Factors This position has no work or environmental factors outside of a standard office environment. Additional Information This is a full-time position. The expected working day is from Sunday to Thursday, 40 hours per week. This position is required to be in the office Sunday – Thursday. This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion. Life At Tetra Tech The perks of working at Tetra Tech include: Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. Merit-based financial rewards. Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance. Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees. Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. About Tetra Tech Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. We invite applications from all interested parties. Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities: LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs Additional Information Organization: 216 MSI Show more Show less