Technical capability strengthening (60%):
Collaborate with partners through project teams to develop and strengthen their Theories of Change (ToCs) and plans for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL).
Offer continuous technical guidance, coaching, and trainingto partners on various aspects of MEL, including data collection methods, survey instrument creation, data management, analysis, and evidence-based decision- making.
Prepare and present advisory and analytical deliverables, ensuring clear and efficient communication while maintaining high standards of quality.
Detailed quality checks on deliverables
Manage portions of project workplans and administration (such as note-taking, file storage, etc.)
Stakeholder Engagement and Partner Management (20%):
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including direct interaction with leadership staff from partner organizations.
Successfully collaborate across IPA teams, including with country offices, policy, and research teams.
Accompany and provide feedback on data collection design and implementation as needed, such as coaching partners on prototyping activities in the field or designing action- oriented process evaluations
New Project Design Support (20%):
Contribute to the development of new RFE engagements by participating in scoping meetings, designing methodologies, and crafting concept notes or proposal documents.
Contribute to IPA impact potential through proactive reflection on lessons learned to suggest systematic improvements in current and future engagements
Qualifications
Required
2-5 years of relevant work experience, which includes, for example, work in MEL, data analysis and management, consulting and project management, and research and development
Superior analytical, quantitative, and conceptual thinking skills
Entrepreneurial self-starter mindset, highly adaptable, and versatile, with strong multi-tasking skills
Ability to travel up to 20% of your time
English language fluency
Passion for making data-driven decisions a reality in the international development sector.
A Bachelor’s or Master's degree (Master’s preferred) in economics, statistics, public policy, international development, social science, or related fields.
Preferred
Experience living and working in developing countries.
Prior experience in consultancy or provision of similar professional services
Expertise in international development and/or humanitarian work
Appreciation for the strengths and limitations of various data collection and evaluation methods and the ability to match the appropriate method(s) to a variety of circumstances
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
Professional proficiency in Spanish, French, and/or Portuguese.
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