Pakistan: Evaluation Methods Specialist, Performance Management Support Contract (PERFORM), Pakistan

Evaluation Methods Specialist,

Performance Management Support Contract (PERFORM), Pakistan

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) is the largest USAID MEL platform and serves as a centralized management support mechanism that provides services in (1) monitoring, (2) evaluation, (3) assessment, and (4) learning support. PERFORM provides data and information to help USAID/Pakistan project managers improve results through better implementation, design, and learning, enabling it to better target its programming and achieve its goals and objectives.

Position Summary

MSI is seeking a long-term Evaluation Methods Specialist to support the extensive evaluation work MSI conducts under the PERFORM project in Pakistan. The Evaluation Methods Specialist is responsible for overall management and functioning of all evaluation and assessment (E/A) unit activities and staff. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of evaluation and assessment activities, such as design, planning, budgeting and quality assurance for each assigned activity. This is a full-time position based in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Responsibilities:

Evaluation Methods Specialist will manage all aspects E/A for each assigned activity including:

• Manage a team of technical experts, including- Researcher/Data Analysts, Statistician/Senior Data Analysts, M&E Specialists, and Sr. M&E Specialists.
• Design and plan assignment activities;
• Manage assignment activity quality assurance and budgeting;
• Determine staffing levels, recruiting appropriate, qualified short-term consultants and specialists
• Supervise/coordinate data analysis and collection plans and methods;
• Ensure that fieldwork and data analysis is conducted consistent with established practice
• Ensure and deliverables meet high-quality standards;
• Lead consultations with relevant USAID/Pakistan staff, implementing partners and stakeholders as needed;
• Support the learning activities and processes of USAID and PERFORM.

Qualifications:

• At least a master's degree in research methods, social science, development or a related field;
• A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of international development projects, preferably in developing countries; project management; research methods; and project design;
• Experience in conducting project and program evaluations, surveys, assessments, and data analysis;
• At least five (5) years supervisory experience is also required;
• Experience working in Pakistan or CPC is desired as well as experience in conflict-affected countries;
• Knowledge of international best practices in project design, implementation, evaluation and learning as well as excellent interpersonal, writing, presentation and client management skills;
• Capacity and skills to work effectively in an environment that encourages collaboration, learning, and adaptive management to build staff capacity and deliver consulting services and information and learning products that are useful and meets the client's needs.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer

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