Survey Specialist, AMELA, Remote
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- International Development
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- Sep 06, 2023 Post Date
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- 21600001491 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.
**Please note: Only third country and U.S. citizens are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The Survey Specialist will be under the oversight of the AMELA technical team, and the direction of the Livelihood Advancement of Marginalized Populations Evaluation (LAMP) Team Lead. The Survey Specialist will take a key role in designing, overseeing, and analyzing the survey portion of the evaluation This may include phone and in-person interviews and surveys. The estimated level of effort for this position is up to 15 days.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the LAMP Team Lead as directed to draft design documents.
- Assist the LAMP Team Lead as directed in the assessment design process, including meetings with relevant stakeholders.
- Assist the LAMP Team Lead with drafting the survey instruments.
- Assist with the training of the survey team.
- Spearhead the evaluation of the survey results.
- Draft results summaries and participate in evaluation workshops.
- Assist with drafting and reviewing the assignment report.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in the relevant field is required. Ph.D. degree is preferred.
- Minimum five years of experience conducting quantitative research in a relevant social science field is required.
- Experience with designing and implementing surveys and quantitative data analysis.
- Experience working on evaluations and studies of development projects preferred.
- Strong written and oral communications 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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