Research Analyst, USAID/Malawi SSD-I Program Performance Evaluation, Malawi
Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international development programs in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We provide services globally in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and gender and social analysis. SI services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and non-profits.
Proposal Objective:
SI is preparing a proposal to USAID/Malawi to conduct a Performance Evaluation of the Support for Service Delivery Project (SSDI)-Services interventions on improved service delivery and quality of care at supported community clinics and health facilities; expanded coverage of quality Essential Health Package (EHP) services; and increased uptake of quality integrated EHP. The main objectives are:
- To measure and determine the extent to which SSDI-Services interventions had on quality of and access to care;
- Provide in-depth insights into the facilitating and limiting factors of increased service utilization at each level of service delivery;
- Document progress made towards building MoH capacity to deliver quality EHP services.
**Please note: Local Malawian citizens are encouraged to apply.
Position Description:
SI is seeking a Research Analyst to support the evaluation team on qualitative and quantitative data analysis. S/he will ensure the evaluation is spatially referenced, using GIS software. S/he will report to the Team Leader, and work closely with five team members.
The period of performance is anticipated to be four months, beginning upon award of the contract.
Responsibilities:
- Support the evaluation team by managing and analyzing performance data from SSDI sector partners, and assist with the interpretation and communication of results.
- Conduct site visits with the team as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate degree.
- At least six years of experience (with a Master’s degree) in data analysis and data management techniques involving both quantitative and qualitative data using SPSS, STATA, NVivo or R-statistics.
- Must have experience with geographic information systems and be able to assist the team to ensure that the evaluation is spatially referenced for inclusion into the Mission’s GIS.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Malawi.
Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.
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Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.
HOW TO APPLY:
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