Technical Evaluation Specialist, AMELA, Remote
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. USAID has asked AMELA to conduct an evaluation activity on the Afghanistan Job Creation Program-Turquoise Mountain Trust (AJCP-TMT). The goal of the Activity is to create jobs and exports in direct-to-market sales of finished Afghan carpet and jewelry products and support new jobs, particularly for women.
**Please note: Only third country and the U.S. nationals are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The Technical Evaluation Specialist will oversee the technical aspects of the evaluation during the design and implementation of evaluation, mainly designing the tools, data collection and review. The Specialist will work under the direction of the AMELA management team and the Team Lead. The Specialist will also assist with the desk review. The estimated level of effort for each position is up to 40 days.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development of data collection tools.
- Play a large role in the desk review.
- Assist in any training and testing in preparation for the data collection.
- Play a lead role during data collection, including conducting key informant interviews and focus groups, and providing leadership to the data collection team.
- Oversee data analysis.
- Contribute to the drafting of deliverables and analytical products as required.
- Participate and contribute to presentations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum five years of experience in conducting evaluations and/or research in the social science field is required.
- Experience conducting evaluations for USAID or another donor.
- Experience working in Afghanistan preferred.
- Experience in qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English are 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.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Project opportunity
U.S. Teams and Clients
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development)