Research Director/Chief of Party, USAID PLR Research and Development, Washington, D.C.
Qualifications:
- PhD in a relevant discipline such as economics, monitoring & evaluation, social sciences, or similar.
- At least ten years of experience in performance and impact evaluation, research, field surveys, assessments, and other analytical experience.
- Strong quantitative analysis skills and knowledge of DRG development programming.
- Demonstrated leadership, management, and operational experience in overseeing multiple tasks and priorities at the same time, and effectively determining priority actions. This includes experience managing large-scale, worldwide research and analytical programs with time sensitive deliverables.
- Experience with diverse types of evaluation and research methodologies, preferred. Previous Chief of Party experience or similar (e.g., Deputy Chief of Party, Team Leader, Country or Technical Director) on a USAID-funded award is preferred.
- Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations (ADS, FAR).
- Demonstrated experience managing diverse teams delivering a high volume of activities across is required, preferably in multiple countries.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, client service skills and people management skills are required.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
- Ability to travel internationally as needed to support the mission.
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