Senior Program Assistant, Performance Evaluation, Social Impact, Arlington, VA
Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international development programs in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We provide services globally in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and gender and social analysis. SI services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and non-profits.
Position Description:
SI is seeking a Senior Program Assistant to provide project administrative and logistical support to the Performance Evaluation pillar, providing technical inputs when relevant and available.
Responsibilities:
Provide administrative and logistical support to performance evaluation and contract teams, including but not limited to: drafting consultant agreements and preparing onboarding packages, arranging travel and hotel reservations, securing visas, reconciling and reviewing consultant expense reports and invoices
Orient consultant team members to SI working procedures, including in the promotion and enforcement of SI’s Evaluation Quality, Use and Impact (EQUI) approach
Under the supervision of SI Program Managers, facilitate communication and collaboration between SI staff, consultants, and clients as appropriate
Under the supervision of SI Program Managers, draft and edit technical deliverables, including work plans, evaluation designs, inception reports, and evaluation reports
Under the supervision of SI Program Managers, monitor program financials
Under the supervision of SI Program Managers, provide technical support such as conducting desk reviews and other research, preparing facilitation and capacity building tools, drafting data collection instruments, and analyzing qualitative or quantitative data
Support marketing, business and proposal development related to the service area
Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in International Relations, Political Science, or related subject pertaining to international development and/or strategic planning, performance management, or capacity building
Minimum of 1 years of relevant experience
Social science or research background preferred
Ability to follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Strong attention to detail
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
Working knowledge of PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing applications
Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish or French preferred
Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods and analysis preferred
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.
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