Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 25, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm dedicated to development, with 35 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. We are a data driven organization that specializes in informing policy making by delivering focused data-driven evidence-based analysis products and services. DevTech core practice areas include: Economic and Data analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Education and Youth Development, Gender and Inclusive Development, and Public Financial Management.
Overview
DevTech is seeking a Director of Analytical Services in preparation for the Evaluation, Learning, and Monitoring Initiative (ELMI) IDIQ for USAID/Somalia. The purpose of this contract is to provide support for monitoring, evaluation, and program-related services to USAID/Somalia. The current USAID strategy for Somalia aims to build a durable foundation for a more stable, democratic, and prosperous Somalia in three primary technical areas: (1) democracy, governance, and stabilization; (2) education; and, (3) economic growth. USAID/Somalia is implementing approximately $60 million annually in activities across these three technical areas. USAID expects the period of performance of the IDIQ will be five (5) years. The incumbent will supervise a mid-level geospatial/remote sensing specialist. The incumbent is supervised by the ELMI Deputy Chief-of-Party.
Responsibilities
The Director of Analytical Services will be based in Nairobi (full-time) and will provide support services related to managing data at multiple points throughout the project lifecycle. S/he will develop analytical products resulting from requests from USAID/Somalia for Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA). The anticipated level-of-effort is 10 assignments for no more than 30 days each on an annual basis. The STTA assignments generally will be completed by a team of 2-4 individuals and require Somali language expertise and extensive knowledge if Somali culture and the operating environment within the country. Assignments will be both cross-sectoral and follow under the following sectors which USAID programs in: Social Services: Economic Growth/Resilience; Democracy, Stabilization and Governance; Gender Equity and Female Empowerment; Land Tenure; Peace & Security; Youth; and Humanitarian Assistance. STTA assignments will include but not be limited to the following: evaluations; strategic analyses, assessments, and studies; sector-specific and cross-sectoral assessments; research and community mapping; organizational capacity building; answering learning agenda questions. .

His/her primary responsibilities will include:
• Oversee the ELMI team’s response to STTA requests issued by USAID/Somalia, articulating the technical approach, and estimating the approximate LOE and budget necessary to complete the assignment
• Lead or assemble STTA teams by identifying qualified experts (Somali, Kenyan, expatriate) and guiding and overseeing the team’s work.
• Prepare draft reports containing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations (if any) of the assignment
• Collaborating closely with other ELMI team members, particularly involving the areas of evaluations and context indicators used to assess changes in the operating environment

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications
• BA/BS degree, preferably in development studies, public administration, sociology, or other social science field; graduate degree preferred
• At least five (5) years of professional experience performing analytical work
• Demonstrated interest in international development and/or foreign assistance
• Familiarity with USAID and/or other international donor policies, systems, and procedures
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Prior experience in a high threat environment and willingness to travel to Somalia
• Prior experience in supervising short-term experts of diverse backgrounds
• Strong English writing, speaking, and presentation skills.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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