Deadline: 31 March 2016
Palladium is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Evaluation Specialist in United States.
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Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Evaluation Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Lead the design and implementation of the performance evaluation of the trade facilitation activities implemented by the USAID/ Vietnam GIG program.
- Supervise other evaluation team members in carrying out the required design, research, analysis, and drafting inputs for the report.
- Ensure that evaluation processes and products meet the requirements and set quality standards.
- Consult with the Project team, USAID staff, and other relevant stakeholders to align the evaluation design and data collection instruments with the research objectives and intended uses for the evaluation results of USAID, the Department of State, and other key stakeholders.
- Conduct desk research and provide inputs to inform the design documents and methodologies of the performance evaluation.
- Lead the drafting and finalization of the evaluation design documents including: data collection instruments, data collection and analysis plans, work plans, sampling plans, and other relevant sections of the design document.
- Carry out research and analysis based on the approved methodology for the evaluation.
- Supervise and participate data collection in Vietnam including several approaches to collect and analyze data that may include reviewing and analyzing secondary documents, surveys, focus group discussions, and/or conducting key informant interviews in person or by phone.
- Lead the drafting and finalization of the draft and final reports for the performance evaluation, including responding to comments from project team and the client.
- Participate in presentations to USAID and other stakeholders regarding findings and recommendations from the review.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A minimum of Master’s Degree in International Trade Law, Economics, or any other closely related field of study.
- Proven experience in directing field research and leading evaluation teams, including conducting KIIs, FGDs, and surveys.
- Proven excellent qualitative and quantitative data analysis and report writing skills demonstrated by providing 5 to 10 examples of high quality of evaluation reports.
- Proven project management and leadership experience.
- Proven knowledge of applied economic analysis.
- At least 5 years’ experience in performance evaluation of donor funded projects in Vietnam or Southeast Asia.
- Sound knowledge of technical approaches for increasing trade facilitation and inclusive development; and improving governance and regulatory frameworks to support broad-based economic growth, particularly in Vietnam or Southeast Asia
- Familiarity with the Trans Pacific partnership (TPP).
- Sound knowledge of USAID programs and an understanding of the USAID Evaluation Policy.
- Native or near-native fluency in English including speaking, writing, and reading.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
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