Description

　　About Us

　　The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness, and accountability in government. Help support democracy worldwide by joining our team!

　　About the Role

　　The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning team is looking for a Senior Evaluation Methodologist to work as part of a small, DC-based technical team to support NDI worldwide. Under the guidance of the MEL director, the Senior Methodologist will provide technical advice and methodological guidance to NDI’s regional program staff and Consortia partners in designing, implementing and/or managing sound program evaluations and end-of-project reviews. The position will liaise with other institutional units and consortia partners to ensure that programs meet Democracy, Rights and Labor (DRL), National Endowment for Democracy (NED), USAID and other donor requirements for program evaluation, evidence-based decision-making and collaborative learning and adaptation. This position has some supervisory responsibilities of staff and consultants.

　　Your Purpose and Impact:

　　Work as part of the MEL team to build a body of evidence for a portfolio of complex democracy assistance programs

　　Lead/oversee the design and implementation of sound internal and external performance evaluations

　　Provide assistance to regional teams in developing evaluation SOWs, recruiting external consultants and reviewing the quality of external evaluation products.

　　Collaboratively design and implement joint baseline and midterm evaluations with regional teams and consortium partners

　　Coach program teams in end-of-project reviews and cumulative assessments of multi-year interventions

　　Design and implement survey and focus group research as well as impact evaluations using experimental and quasi-experimental evaluation designs

　　Work with the DMEL team and other relevant NDI stakeholders at design stage to ensure measurement strategies are in place for learning at various levels (project, regional, global, thematic, and portfolio/consortium levels)

　　Work with the Institutional database (IDB) team to ensure the data infrastructure serves evaluative learning needs and develop processes for systematic analysis of generated data.

　　Build NDI staff capacity in M&E across the Institute

　　Develop and implement key components of a MEL certification training program

　　Engage in and provide inputs on evaluation methodologies to M&E practice groups in DC and the field

　　Create/refine MEL tools, manuals and guidelines for rigorous qualitative and quantitative research and evaluations

　　Develop and update resources/systems for routine evaluation processes (evaluation SOWs, management of consultants, guidance for recruitment of research firms, etc.)

　　Promote evidence-based learning for programs, the institute and a consortium of democracy practitioners.

　　Design and implement evaluative learning events and processes for knowledge generation and documentation within the institute

　　Provide methodological guidance to evaluative practice groups within a consortium of leading democracy and human rights practitioners

　　Collaborate with academic researchers in the development and implementation of a research, evaluation and learning agenda

　　Management of a small team of research and evaluation staff

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Master’s degree in social science and/or applied statistics, or related subject with training in field research methodologies required; Phd preferred

　　A minimum of nine (9) years of relevant work experience designing, managing, and implementing evaluations of domestic and/or international development programs.

　　A minimum of 3 years of team management experience, preferably managing technical research/ M&E staff

　　Advanced knowledge of mixed-methods ex post and ex ante research designs, including experimental and quasi-experimental designs (e.g, correlation, causal-comparison, propensity score match),research bias and mitigation strategies for both quantitative and qualitative program evaluation

　　Experience in designing baselines and midterm evaluations that collect comparative data for democracy, human rights, and/or governance projects in line with donor requirements

　　Experience in creating relevant metrics, qualitative and quantitative methods and instruments (surveys, semi-structured questionnaires, focus group protocols, key informant interviews etc) for monitoring and evaluating programs in challenging contexts. Experience designing mobile data collection approaches a plus

　　Advanced knowledge of the principles, processes and methods for statistically based survey research, including knowledge of sampling methods (simple random, stratified, systematic and cluster) and statistical weighting procedures

　　Experience in managing diverse assessments and evaluation teams in challenging context

　　Experience in leading evidence-based collaborative learning processes within an institutional setting a plus

　　Experience with programs and/or initiatives relevant to NDI’s work in elections, political parties, legislative affairs, technology for democracy, citizen participation and excluded groups (women, youth, minorities, disabled people) a plus

　　Familiarity with donor M&E requirements, including USAID, NED, DOS and non-federal donors

　　Living and working experience outside the U.S. in countries where NDI works

　　Demonstrated ability to use computer software (e.g., SAS, STATA, SPSS) for applied statistical analysis including: multiple regression analysis, matching and weighting, and regression discontinuity

　　Demonstrated ability to design and fully implement descriptive, normative and causal evaluations including: defining conceptually valid questions and lines of inquiry; identifying metrics and data needs; designing data collection and analysis methods and instruments; creating sampling strategies; and planning and budgeting for data collection in challenging contexts;

　　Demonstrated experience in rigorous qualitative and quantitative data collection, management, analysis, triangulation and visualization methods

　　Demonstrated ability to coordinate and/or oversee the implementation of baseline assessments and midterm evaluations with cross-disciplinary teams, including guiding regional staff in data collection and enumeration; data analysis and utilization, evaluation report writing, actionable recommendations, and dissemination of findings

　　Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate groups in online and face to face learning fora for evidence-based learning

　　Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills and ability to draw evidence-based conclusions

　　Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, US and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders, and policy makers

　　Ability to lead, inspire and motivate staff in the use of new concepts, tools and processes

　　Ability to provide hands-on guidance and technical assistance

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively present information and respond to questions

　　Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team

　　Smooth multitasking among multiple responsibilities

　　Working knowledge of PC-based and Google word processing and spreadsheet applications

　　Foreign language ability applicable to one of the regions where NDI works; French or Arabic preferred.

　　Ability and willingness to travel up to 35% of time to regional locations, which may be remote and difficult to reach

　　What We Offer:

　　We offer an environment committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as a core part of our culture. We strive to foster empowerment and belonging as these values are central to our mission and to our impact. We believe that diversity in thought helps us solve the complex problems we face around the globe.

　　We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, a generous PTO policy, flexible schedules, and a 10% employer contribution to the retirement pension.

　　This position offers an anticipated salary range of approximately $119,200 - $155,000.

　　Additional Information:

　　While there may be flexibility for remote/hybrid work environment and to comply with tax and legal obligations, successful candidates must be residents of MD, DC, or VA, or relocate prior to the start of employment at NDI.

　　Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. NDI does not provide sponsorship.

　　NDI is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). As such, NDI makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, NDI encourages individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, to apply.

　　If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify NDI’s Human Resources department at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)