Principal Investigator

Program Description

The USAID/Nepal Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning Program is an upcoming five-year contract to assist USAID/Nepal in planning, designing, conducting, disseminating, and learning from M&E activities to support the achievement of three Country Development Cooperation Strategy Development Objectives.

This includes designing and implementing both quantitative and qualitative evaluations and assessments, as well as providing expert analysis and technical assistance to the Mission’s programs. Outputs will enable USAID/Nepal to facilitate informed program management, shape longer-term strategic direction of programs and comply with accountability and M&E requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Principal Investigator will design, plan, oversee and conduct evaluations, assessments, surveys, analyses and studies including baselines and data collection, analysis and data quality assurance. He/she will lead evaluation teams for both performance evaluations and impact evaluations. This person will engage with USAID and contractors to develop timelines and evaluation plans. The PI will write reports and also present findings, creatively provide recommendations and ensure information is widely disseminated. 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social science, international development, evaluation or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in performance and impact evaluations
• Experience being an external evaluation team leader in last three years
• Experience designing and leading surveys and performance and impact evaluations
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-dimensional M&E team that may come from a diverse background, experience, gender, and culture
• Demonstrated professional interaction with senior US and foreign government officials
• Technical expertise in one if USAID/Nepal’s program sectors (governance and civil society strengthening, agriculture, education, health,).
• Excellent English writing and reading skills

Please send your CV/resume and brief a cover letter to recruitment@onlinedts.com with " Evaluation Specialist Nepal" in the subject line. This position will remain open until filled.