Team Leader - Evaluation at Social Impact (SI)

The US Department of State (DoS) has engaged SI to conduct an outcome-based evaluation of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL)’s International Religious Freedom Programs. SI will conduct an analytical assessment of six distinct projects in order to measure the effectiveness of the activities in reaching the stated outcomes of the International Religious Freedom (IRF) programming and to develop a best practice guide for IRF programming around religious freedom and tolerance.

SI is currently seeking a Senior Level Expert to serve as Team Leader for an estimated level of effort of 65 days, beginningimmediately until the end of July 2015. S/he will be responsible for conducting and coordinating the overall evaluation effort, which includes:

•     Preparing the methodologies and data collection instruments;
•     Conducting fieldwork in Pakistan and Nigeria;
•     Writing the draft and final reports; and
•     Providing the briefing to be arranged by the DRL.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and skills:

•     A Bachelor’s degree in a social science or a related field of study; a Master’s degree is highly preferred;
•     A minimum of ten (10) years of experience leading a M&E team;
•     Experience with a variety of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methodologies, such as surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, etc.
•     Knowledge of and expertise in foreign assistance evaluations and human rights issues;
•     Specific experience with foreign assistance programs addressing religious freedoms issues is highly preferred;
•     A demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate foreign assistance programs related to human rights issues; and
•     Exceptional organizational and communication skills.