Team Leader, Evaluation - Team Leader - MCC M&E BPA Lesotho

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a consultant to serve as the Team Leader for this evaluation. The Team Leader leads and oversees all aspects of the evaluation, and supervises the evaluation team members. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of deliverables at all phases of the evaluation, including the inception report, data collection plan and final report.
• Lead the design and implementation of the evaluation, ensuring that the design reflects best practices in the design of energy regulatory related projects.
• Lead the study team in data collection and analysis and lead the development of data collection instruments.
• Ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables being submitted to MCC.
• Lead client and stakeholder communication, presentations, and interfacing with program implementers.
• Lead in-country capacity building on evaluation best practices in institutional reform and organizational change

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree, or equivalent, in agriculture, public health, economics, political science, international development, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience with health evaluations (ideally health systems/data mgmt/reform)
• Over 12 years of progressively responsible professional experience in evaluating humanitarian and/or development programs. 
• Experience conducting evaluations with USG programs.
• At least five previous evaluation assignments as a Team Leader, ideally evaluations using mixed methods including quasi-experimental designs and participatory techniques.
• Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and collection. 
• Excellent knowledge of STATA or other similar statistical analysis software.
• Proven strong leadership and team-work skills and ability to deliver results within specified and often changing timeframes.
• Have strong analytical and communication skills, evaluation experience with a track record of written work on similar assignments, and familiarity with sub-sahara Africa and/or similar contexts.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.