Remote Democracy and Governance Subject Matter Experts

Summary

Join Dexis as we build a roster of qualified consultants with significant experience leading and/or serving as senior members of research/evaluation teams studying democracy, rights, and governance topics for and with USAID.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. and 10 years of minimum relevant technical experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (i.e., minimum 14 years plus Master’s degree)
• Advanced degree in democracy, rights, and governance or a related field
• Recent experience supporting or participating USAID DRG programming, bringing an understanding of USAID as a client
• Technical expertise in democracy and governance sectors (to be determined by individual taskings) in the international development sector
• Possess excellent English oral and written communication skills and the ability to translate highly technical research for a practitioner audience
• Have proven experience using both qualitative and quantitative research methods
• A commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work and learning environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on USAID evaluations, assessments, research, learning activities, technical assistance, or other programmatic support
• Support Evaluation Team Leads and other team members by providing DRG technical expertise
• Help ensure technical quality of products and final deliverables
• Ensure that evaluation or methodological approaches accurately consider the local DRG context
• Contribute to data collection and fieldwork activities; oversee team members and adhere to design standards, protocols, and quality standards
• Ensure compliance and adherence to USAID ADS, DRG Policies, and general best practices
• Support recommendations, findings, and conclusions, and author draft and final reports. Present as necessary to USAID and disseminate to USAID and stakeholders

Benefits

Healthcare insurance