Organization: Social Impact
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Jul 2015
Social Impact (SI) is an Arlington, VA-based international development consulting firm. We provide a full range of innovative management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations and policies.
SI’s Impact Evaluation practice emphasizes methodological rigor, while realizing that each evaluation occurs in a unique operating environment. We place a premium on customizing every impact evaluation to meet client informational needs and to align with programmatic realities. SI frequently employs mixed-methods approaches, building on the strength of both quantitative and qualitative findings, rather than relying on a narrow set of design options. Utilizing the range of impact evaluation methodologies, including randomized control trials (RCTs) and a suite of quasi-experimental designs (QEDs), we draw from deep expertise with up to date, effective, and innovative methodologies.
SI Impact Evaluation staff possess in-depth knowledge of emerging and innovative evaluation trends.Our team has experience using up-to-date methodologies including a full suite of experimental and quasi-experimental methods, electronic and mobile data collection, randomized response strategies, geospatial data collection and analysis, and unobtrusive direct observation, among others.
To learn more about Social Impact’s work, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com.
Responsibilities: The Program Assistant supports SI’s Impact Evaluation Service Area, aiding in the management of numerous programs with USAID, the Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC), The US Department of State, The World Bank, and other donor agencies and organizations. The Program Assistant reports to several Program Managers on individual projects and a Deputy Director as their main supervisor. Responsibilities will include:
- Provide administrative and logistical support to project teams, including consultant agreements; arranging travel; hotels; visas and other necessary insurances for traveling team members
- Orient consultant team members to procedures for working with SI
- Facilitate communication/collaboration between SI Program Managers, consultants, and client
- Organize and schedule presentations, trainings, and other events associated with various SI contracts
- Under the supervision of Program Manager, draft and edit documents and reports
- Under supervision of Program Manager, monitor program budgets and reconcile expenditures
- As needed and able, under supervision of Program Manager, provide technical support such as assisting in the development of survey instruments and protocols, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, conducting desk research
- As needed and able, in a Program Manager’s absence, serve as “Acting” Program Manager
Qualifications: Ideal candidates for the IE Program Assistant position will have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, International Development, Economics, Political Science, or other related subject
- Proactive, self-starting; ability to work well both independently and in teams
- Strong attention to detail; ability to follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office suite
- Knowledge of and experience with Stata – strongly preferred
- Coursework in international development and/or program evaluation – strongly preferred
- Work or study experience abroad – strongly preferred
- Proficiency in foreign language a plus
How to apply:
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 apply, please visit our website: http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=172
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.
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