VACANCY: Survey/Data Collection Manager for USAID/Indonesia Monitoring and Evaluation Support (MESP) Project

[impaq_color_small] SURVEY/DATA COLLECTION MANAGER


IMPAQ International<http://www.impaqint.com/> is a US-based firm providing exemplary research and consulting services to domestic and international clients in the areas of impact evaluation and program evaluation studies, applied research, policy analysis, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and technical assistance. IMPAQ International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans).

IMPAQ International, LLC is seeking a long-term, full time Survey/Data Collection Manager for an anticipated 5-year, USAID-funded project in Indonesia. The Monitoring and Evaluation Support Project (MESP) has three (3) objectives:

* To provide USAID/Indonesia and other stakeholders an unbiased, data-driven account of USAID/Indonesia's progress toward achieving the development objectives outlined in the Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS);
* To provide expert evaluation and analytical services; and
* To guide USAID/Indonesia in using performance information and the results of evaluation and analysis.

Responsibilities:

* Supporting the design and implementation of evaluations, surveys, studies, and sector assessments;
* Managing significant data required by USAID to inform annual reports and project communications and quantitative results for analysis, evaluations, and performance monitoring;
* Coordinating the survey and evaluation criteria, schedules, subjects per the technical approach;
* Liaising with senior technical staff to manage and organize evaluation and survey activities across components;
* Collaborating with project GIS/IT Database Management Specialist to collect and compile data for reporting purposes;
* Participate in building capacity of Mission staff, implementing partners, and other beneficiaries through training workshops on survey design, data collection best practices, and performance management; and
* Contribute information and assist in preparing project presentations and reports.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Social Science or related field (i.e. economics, sociology, psychology) required; Master's degree preferred;
* 5+ years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, survey and data collection;
* Proven knowledge of data collection and analysis, data quality assessments, and data validation and audits;
* Prior experience with USAID or other donor-funded programs preferred;
* Demonstrated track record of successful collaborations with various counterparts, beneficiaries, and stakeholders, including government officials, USAID representatives, private sector associations, local universities, etc.;
* Knowledge of local social science centers, firms, and setting, definite plus;
* Advanced expertise of Microsoft Excel, Word Excel and PowerPoint;
* Excellent English writing and speaking (S/4 and R/4 levels at least) as well as presentation skills; and
* Indonesian citizenship.

For full consideration, please submit your cover letter and CV through our career portal at:
https://international-impaqint.icims.com/jobs/1509/survey-data-collection-manager--indonesia/job?in_iframe=1
Application Deadline: March 5, 2015.