Project Summary:
In May 2015, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a five-year contract to Management Systems International (MSI) to provide performance management support to USAID-sponsored development programs throughout Pakistan. The Performance Management Support Contract (PERFORM) will serve as a centralized management support mechanism supporting USAID/Pakistan’s mission to increase stability, democracy, and prosperity for the men and women of Pakistan through the implementation of the Mission Strategic Framework (MSF). PERFORM will provide data and information to help project managers improve project results through better implementation and design, as well as services that support the Mission’s learning and adaptive process, enabling it to better target its programming and achieve its goals and objectives. The performance components will include: (1) Monitoring Services; (2) Evaluation Services; (3) Assessment Services; and (4) Learning Support Services.
Position Summary:
MSI seeks several long-term Evaluation Specialists to support the extensive evaluation work MSI will conduct under the PERFORM mechanism. The positions will provide a unique opportunity for motivated individuals to gain a wide range of experience in all aspects of evaluation planning and implementation with a leader in the evaluation field. Evaluations under the PERFORM mechanism will cover USAID’s large and diverse portfolio in health, education, economic growth, agriculture, governance, and many other areas. Candidates for the positions should be able to demonstrate experience with and commitment to evaluation, be eager to learn and able to work in a variety of roles to support evaluations and the broader learning objectives of PERFORM. Successful applicants will work under the direction of the Evaluation and Assessments Advisor and Senior Advisor. S/he will guide and/or participate in evaluation planning; collecting and analyzing data; preparing findings, conclusions and recommendations; debriefing USAID teams; and participating in research and data analysis to support broader learning and adaptation processes.
This is a full-time position based in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is expected to begin immediately and last through April 2020.
Responsibilities:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of specific USAID/Pakistan programs and Development Objectives (DO) and work closely with USAID DO teams.
- Interact with USAID and other PERFORM staff to design evaluations, assessments, and special studies, and develop or refine statements of work (SOWs) in accordance with USAID’s Evaluation Policy, its operational guidelines and MSI standards.
- Develop SOWs for consultants, and work with PERFORM’s Human Resources Unit to identify, interview and select suitable short-term team members.
- Whenever required as part of an evaluation/assessment, develop SOWs for outsourcing sample surveys and qualitative research, and supervise the sub-contractor’s work to ensure the satisfactory completion of the task.
- Ensure the quality of all work and report regularly on the timely and satisfactory completion of evaluations/assessment and studies.
- Participate as a team member on evaluations, assessments and studies, including data collection and analysis.
- Participate in activities to ensure evaluation and assessment data and information contributes to DO teams’ learning and adaptive process.
- Other duties, as necessary and assigned by the Evaluation/Assessments Advisor and Senior Specialist.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in economics, statistics, business or public administration, public policy, social sciences, or other relevant fields. Exceptional candidates with other degrees will also be considered.
- Minimum five (5) years of diverse experience in the field of development, including socio-economic research and/or monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in donor-assisted projects.
- Demonstrated project or team management ability.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
- Experience working in complex environments.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.