Qualitative Analyst – Rural Finance Initiative Evaluation, USAID/Colombia Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), Bogota, Colombia
Company Profile:
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Project Summary:
The Colombia Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Activity provides USAID/Colombia with technical and advisory services related to the MEL of USAID/Colombia projects and activities. To support this purpose, Panagora Group and its subcontractor Management Systems International (MSI) will provide technical advisory MEL services to the USAID/Colombia Mission. These include monitoring support services; performance and impact evaluations, studies and assessments. These efforts will facilitate informed program management decisions, shape the long-term strategic direction of programs and decision-making within the Mission.
MEL will conduct a conduct a final performance evaluation of the Rural Finance Initiative (RFI). The purpose of this performance evaluation is to assess the efficiency, effectiveness of rural financial products provided by financial intermediaries with support from RFI and the extent to which rural and vulnerable populations increased their access to financial services. The evaluation will include an analysis of factors that hampered or enhanced the cost and accessibility of financial services for municipal populations. As part of the evaluation team, the MEL Activity seeks a Qualitative Analyst. The following are some of the key responsibilities and requirements for the position.
**Please note: Only Colombian citizens are eligible for this position
Position Summary:
The Qualitative Analyst supports analysis of qualitative data of the performance evaluations. The Qualitative Analyst will work closely with the Qualitative Methods Expert and will receive support from the MEL activity leads. The period of performance of this assignment will be from January 25, 2021 to March 31, 2021 with a full-time dedication.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct qualitative data collection, including interviews and focus groups, at the local, regional and national level
- Support development of coding system for qualitative data
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, social sciences or other relevant fields required; Master's degree in relevant field preferred
- A minimum of three years of experience required
- At least two (2) years of experience conducting qualitative research required
- Knowledge of financial sector preferred but not required.
- English proficiency required
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com
Reasonable Accommodations: MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please email MSI.Dept.HRRecruiting@tetratechinc.onmicrosoft.com with “Reasonable Accommodations” in the title. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
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