Location: Ukraine (Nationwide travel required)
Employment Type: Full Time Position
Key Personnel Position
About the Role
RMGS 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.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring & Evaluation Leadership
- 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.
Field Oversight & Quality Assurance
- 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.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- 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.
Program Support & Coordination
- 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.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, public policy, international development, security studies, or a related field.
- 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.
Technical Skills
- 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.
Language Requirements
- Fluent in Ukrainian (speak, read, write).
- Fluent in English (speak, read, write).
- Russian language familiarity is an advantage.
Nationality, Mobility & Local Expertise
- Ukrainian national preferred no US Citizens.
- Ability to travel without restriction throughout Ukraine.
- Strong cultural knowledge and local expertise to operate effectively in both wartime and post-war environments.
Security and Vetting
- Must be able to obtain a Certificate of No Criminal Record from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
- Must maintain eligibility for all required security-related qualifications throughout employment.
Preferred Professional Background
- 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.
Soft Skills
- Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- High reliability and professional integrity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting security assistance, law enforcement, or asset accountability programs.
- Experience leading or coordinating field data collection teams.
- Familiarity with End Use Monitoring (EUM) principles or compliance-focused monitoring frameworks.
Company Overview
RMGS, Inc. is a growing small business headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We provide security-related training and advisory services to the U.S. Government, allied nations, and private industry. We are an equal opportunity employer. RMGS, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, parental status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Company Benefits
RMGS, Inc. offers the following benefits as applicable:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance and/or TRICARE supplemental insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Group and supplemental group life insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- 401(k)
- Workers’ compensation
- Direct deposit
