Research, Statistics, & Monitoring Specialist – USAID/Africa Management Support & Technical Analysis Services

STAFF POSITIONS | CLOSE DATE AUG 29, 2013

The QED Group, LLC is a full-service international development firm that provides practical solutions to social problems through sound analysis, proven management techniques, and creative implementation.  We focus our efforts on two core practice areas: Monitoring & Evaluation and Knowledge Management. We work with U.S. agencies and overseas governments, international donors, private-sector clients, and PVOs/NGOs in more than 80 countries around the world. Key clients include USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

The QED Group is seeking a Research, Statistics, & Monitoring Specialist for work on the Management Support & Technical Analysis Services project in conjunction with USAID/Africa.

The goal of this project is to provide technical services to USAID/Africa’s Office of Sustainable Development (AFR/SD) in formulating a new, robust, cross-cutting and inclusive strategy via a multi-sectoral approach to achieving development goals, deepening understanding of development trends, and improving program performance while integrating gender and environmental considerations in the following areas:

• Health
• Education
• Conflict
• Peacebuilding
• Governance
• Economic Growth
• Agriculture
• Trade

Additionally, the Management Support & Technical Analysis Services project will support USAID economic growth and trade related activities in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as provide logistical and administrative support for the planning, knowledge management, communications, and outreach for all technical divisions of AFR/SD.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing analytical and technical expertise for, and taking the lead on, specifying performance measures, collecting data and information, and reporting on the progress of the various initiatives and projects;
• Carrying out and reporting on assessing studies on techniques, activities, and projects;
• Sharing knowledge gained in trainings, workshops, and notes;
• Leading the set-up, population, and maintenance of tracking data;
• Applying the latest research, sampling, and statistical methods, cost benefit analysis, cost effectiveness, and general equilibrium analysis to scorecards, performance monitoring, and assessing studies;
• Participating in the selection and implementation of research grants and subcontracts; and contributing directly to the research and analysis work.

Key Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in statistics, actuarial science, economics, public policy, data analysis, research methodologies or related area;
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree, or five (5) years of relevant experience with a PhD.  At least half of these years should be in or on developing countries, preferably in Africa;
• At least three (3) years of experience in quantitative monitoring and reporting performance of projects or activities related to development in developing countries;
• At least three (3) years of experience in using gender-based indicators (not solely sex disaggregation), gender analysis and gender-sensitive project monitoring, strongly preferred;
• At least three (3) years of experience in building, populating, and utilizing databases for reporting and analysis purposes;
• At least three (3) years of experience in utilizing econometric models to measure and estimate impacts of economic variables such as trade flows, investment flows, and GDP, strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated ability and extensive experience with cost effectiveness, cost benefit analysis, and general equilibrium modeling and analysis;
• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• Ability to utilize the latest ICT technology and computer software programs, including regression analysis, econometrics, data bases, and general equilibrium models;

  

Application Process:

To apply to this position please click the “Apply Now” link and follow the application instructions below.

1. Submit your current resume and cover letter.
2. Complete and submit the attached 1420 biodata sheet.
3. Complete and submit the attached Voluntary Self-ID Form.

Applications submitted by other means will not be considered. Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Accessibility Notice:  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: Recruitment@QEDGroupLLC.com. 

Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M/F/D