Chief of Party, USAID PLR Research and Analytics for Development, Washington, D.C.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as economics, monitoring & evaluation, social sciences, or similar is preferred.
• 8 years or more of relevant experience leading projects is required.
• Subject matter expertise in the areas of research and evaluation, data collection, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience leading and/or overseeing rigorous research activities (e.g., randomized controlled trials or other rigorous impact evaluations, systematic reviews or similar evidence synthesis activities), preferred.
• 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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