Remote Evidence Specialist, SMEs

Summary

Join Dexis as an Evidence Specialist to support the independent Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) in improving the effectiveness of USAID's programming by bringing stronger economic evidence, theory, and tools to bear on the Agency's work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least two (2) years of experience in a relevant technical area, such as economics, international affairs, and public policy
• Applied experience synthesizing and applying research and evidence for decision making
• Track record of user-focus in evidence generation or uptake
• Skills and experience in research and evidence communication
• Effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Eligibility to work in the U.S
• Ability to attain and maintain a facilities access clearance
• Ability to travel internationally up to 20% of the time on short notice

Responsibilities

• Support the Synthesis of Global Evidence and Provide Actionable Insights from Evidence to Support USAID Decision-Making (40%)
• Conduct specific analyses to feed into syntheses of cost-effectiveness evidence related to specific development outcomes, particularly in the area of Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), following standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with colleagues in other offices to co-create syntheses of cost-effectiveness evidence related to specific development outcomes
• Stay abreast of the latest external randomized evaluation evidence from academia and other research institutes, particularly in the area of small and medium enterprise support, and apply insights to USAID’s work
• Compile and communicate information to USAID colleagues about the relative cost-effectiveness of different development interventions—and the strength of underlying evidence—in user-friendly, actionable ways to help guide decision-making
• Build Capacity through Supporting the Development of New Tools, Guidance, and Products (25%)
• Plan and carry out the development of tools and guidance that can support USAID colleagues in using cost-effectiveness evidence and/or generating new evidence as part of program design and implementation
• Support strategies to strengthen the knowledge and abilities of Agency staff in using evidence from randomized impact evaluations and cost-effectiveness analyses
• Periodically seek input on tools, guidance, and/or products from expert individuals or groups outside of USAID
• Support the development of internal and external communication products about cost-effectiveness evidence and OCE’s work on evidence generation and use
• Provide Technical Assistance to USAID Operating Units (35%)
• Identify and follow up on opportunities for Missions and other Operating Units on how they can assess program effectiveness and cost-effectiveness and significantly change their programs through greater use of evidence and generation of evidence
• Understand the challenges that colleagues face in using cost-effectiveness evidence in their programming and in integrating high-quality randomized impact evaluation and cost-effectiveness analysis into program evaluation
• Carry out high-quality hands-on technical assistance to USAID Missions and other Operating Units on use and generation of evidence, including through virtual and in-person support (requiring overseas travel)

Benefits

Healthcare insurance