Research and Evaluation Specialist, USAID Upoma Project

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the social sciences such as anthropology, political science, governance, development studies, economics, statistics, public policy, research methods, program assessment, evaluation/measurement or another relevant field is required. Doctorate degree preferred.
• Certificate in evaluation is preferred.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience, with increasing responsibility designing, conducting, and managing research, evaluations, studies, and assessments of complex international development projects is required.
• Experience providing technical sector expertise in the areas of education and/or humanitarian assistance is required.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative sampling and data analysis, including use of analysis software is required.  
• Experience in management and supervision of data collection teams and ensuring data quality is required.   
• Experience publishing articles related to applied research including evaluations, studies, and assessments is preferred.
• Experience writing strong and concise evaluation reports in English required.
• Familiarity with USAID guidance and policy in evaluation is preferred.
• Understanding of the strategic role that Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) platforms play in Mission programmatic oversight.  
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, interpersonal, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills required.   
• Ability to travel within Bangladesh is required.  
• Strong written and spoken English skills are required.

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