US Dept. of Labor ILAB -- Planned Procurement: Lead Evaluator
i-APSWorking hours Flexible Location United States Job Description About the assignment: i-APS is recruiting several positions for the planned U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) requirement for on-demand monitoring, evaluation, and data services. The services will assess and report on the effectiveness and outcomes of ILAB-funded technical assistance projects and other program areas. ILAB anticipates a contract with one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. Assignments span Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, and cover five task areas: Outcome-based interim, final, and thematic performance evaluations; Rapid and ad-hoc evaluative studies; Ad hoc training and collaborative learning activities on M&E topics; Data support services, including data quality assessments; Data visualization, communications, and synthesis support. Position: Lead Evaluator Designated key personnel. Based in the United States; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Substitution requires prior written approval from the COR. Responsibilities Lead the planning, implementation, and utilization stages of all monitoring, evaluation, and learning tasks under the contract; Conduct quality reviews of technical work and prepare and finalize requested deliverables; Apply technical expertise in program evaluation, performance monitoring, indicator development, facilitation of learning, and data analysis and data use; Provide technical oversight of the bench of specialists: match specialist expertise to assignment needs, review and approve the technical quality of specialist work product, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to bench members; Work with the bench to carry out on-site facilitation, data collection, site visits, and observations where fieldwork is appropriate; Verify the accuracy of AI-assisted analysis or content before it is included in any deliverable. Minimum Qualifications Authorization to work in the United States; Master's degree or higher; At least 8 years of recent monitoring, evaluation, and learning experience with international development projects in the communities and with the populations served by ILAB projects; Demonstrated ability to facilitate trainings, create and use tools that elicit and leverage collective thinking, and lead cross-team learning workshops; Demonstrated ability to work with portfolio approaches and methodologies and to provide actionable feedback on thematic areas of interest; Experience within the past three years leading evaluation teams virtually and in hybrid (remote and in-person) settings; Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: adaptive evaluation; collaboration, learning and adaptation (CLA); rapid evaluation; use of AI in evaluation; Ability to listen to stakeholder input, adapt evaluation approaches accordingly, and communicate findings persuasively to influence program improvements; Fluency in written and spoken English, and ability to produce high-quality deliverables in proficient English on deadline. Assets Fluency in one or more languages of countries where ILAB projects are implemented; Previous experience evaluating or researching labor rights programs and initiatives. How to apply Apply by Oct 31, 2026. If you are interested and meet qualifications criteria, please submit your resume to hr@i-aps.com. Candidates will be selected on an ongoing basis. Note: Key personnel positions are United States-based and require authorization to work in the United States. Bench specialists are engaged worldwide under non-exclusive consultant roster agreements. Submit the following: A current CV, indicating the position or bench category applied for; A cover letter of no more than one page addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Equal Opportunity and Compliance i-APS is an equal opportunity employer. i-APS ma…