Evaluation and Research Associate, PIMMELA Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Manila, NCR (Job ID 40459)

Description

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

MSI is implementing the Philippines, Pacific Islands and Mongolia Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Activity (PIMMELA) in the Philippines and across its geographic area of coverage, which includes 12 Pacific Island countries and Mongolia. PIMMELA will provide monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) support services to USAID Mission in the Philippines and across its geographic area of coverage. PIMMELA will work collaboratively with the Mission's staff and its implementing partners (IPs) to provide assistance in performance management; third party monitoring and verification; evaluation services; collaboration, learning and adapting (CLA); and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the health portfolio. 

**Please note: Only Filipino citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Evaluation and Research Associate will support the evaluation and assessment teams for PIMMELA and will assist in the development of data collection instruments. The Associate will refine methodologies, contribute to recruitment efforts, actively participate in data collection and analysis. The Associate will also ensure timely deliverables, foster collaboration within teams, coordinate with stakeholders, maintain data integrity, adhere to ethical guidelines, and engage in professional development activities. This position will report to the Evaluation Advisor.

Responsibilities:

• Develop data collection instruments for PIMMELA research activities.
• Refine data collection methodologies with evaluation/assessment teams.
• Participate in data collection efforts actively.
• Conduct statistical and qualitative data analysis.
• Collaborate on synthesizing findings and drafting evaluation reports.
• Provide regular updates to the Evaluation Advisor.
• Seek guidance on methodologies and reporting standards as needed.
• Ensure timely submission of deliverables.
• Foster communication and collaboration within teams.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for data collection and dissemination.
• Attend relevant meetings, workshops, and presentations.
• Ensure data accuracy and adhere to ethical guidelines.
• Identify areas for process improvement.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public health, social sciences, or a related discipline required.
• Minimum five years of experience in developing data collection instruments and refining methodologies required.
• Experience conducting data collection activities, including fieldwork, interviews, surveys required.
• Experience in the context of public health or development projects preferred.
• Experience being part of evaluation teams, such as performance or impact, preferred.
• Experience in use of mixed methods for data collection preferred.
• Experience using relevant software tools preferred.
• Proficiency in statistical and qualitative data analysis techniques preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy.
• Ability to travel required.
• Professional written and verbal capability in English required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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