Organization: Democracy International
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 05 Aug 2015
About DI:
Democracy International, Inc. (DI) provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 70 countries.
Job Responsibilities:
The Principal Investigator for the Impact Evaluation of a Countering Violent Extremism program will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the evaluation. The specific responsibilities of the position include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
- Communicating technical issues with the client;
- Developing and implementing the detailed impact evaluation methodology and tools;
- Managing and implementing the work plan and all related evaluation team activities;
- Conducting interviews and actively engaging in data analysis;
- Writing technical products (draft and final evaluation reports, Technical Briefs, PowerPoint presentations, etc.); and
- Presenting findings during in-briefings, out-briefings, and dissemination events.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- PhD in political science, sociology, international development, conflict and peacebuilding, or related area;
- Demonstrated experience and expertise designing and implementing rigorous project evaluations or similar analyses using randomized or mixed-method research approaches;
- Relevant subject matter expertise in violent extremism studies or a related field as demonstrated by professional publications, research, and/or peer-reviewed articles;
- Strong analytic skills related to conflict, peacebuilding, and conflict dynamics;
- Strong background in understanding how to assess conflict dynamics;
- Knowledge and application of USAID’s Conflict Assessment Framework as well as USAID’s Drivers of Violent Extremism is desirable but not required;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; and
- Strong organizational and team management skills.
DI’s recruitment for this position is contingent upon award.
DI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter at https://jobs.democracyinternational.com no later than August 5, 2015. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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