Education Assessment Quantitative and Survey Specialist, AMELA, Remote
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- International Development
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- Nov 03, 2023 Post Date
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- 21600001629 Requisition #
Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project Summary:
The purpose of Afghanistan Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (AMELA) is to provide monitoring, evaluation, and learning support services/assistance to strengthen the implementation of USAID development programs in Afghanistan, and to build the technical M&E knowledge and skills of USAID/Afghanistan Mission staff and stakeholders. The services provided under AMELA will contribute to supporting USAID/Afghanistan as an effective development organization with strong learning and adaptive management processes. At the request of USAID, the AMELA is assessing aspects of education in Afghanistan.
**Please note: Only third country and U.S. citizens are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The Education Assessment Quantitative and Survey Specialist will assist in the quantitative component of the study and lead analysis of the quantitative data, under the direction of the Chief of Party and the AMELA Component One Technical Lead. The estimated level of effort for this position is up to 40 days.
Responsibilities:
- Design all quantitative instruments.
- Lead analysis of the quantitative data.
- Assist in drafting and reviewing the final report as requested.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum three years of experience required.
- Minimum seven years of experience in international development is preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of research, and assessment of education initiatives are required.
- Experience delivering high quality reports to USAID and other donors.
- Experience designing and completing high quality evaluations, which may include rigorous mixed-methods evaluation, preferred.
- Experience working with USAID and/or other international donors, preferred.
- Strong written and oral language communication skills in English required.
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
Reasonable Accommodations:
MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
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