Researcher/Senior Researcher (8 positions)
Political Economy Analysis
Project Background
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 crosscut 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.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Indonesia awarded Social
Impact, Inc. (SI) the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Support task
order (TO). The purpose of the TO is to support the design and implementation
of the Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for fiscal year (FY)2020
- 2024 by providing technical, consulting, and advisory services related to MEL
to USAID/Indonesia.
Purpose of Evaluation
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) intends to
conduct a political economy analysis (PEA) for USAID/Indonesia. The PEA will
provide important information for USAID/Indonesia in building and maintaining
partnerships with 8 priority provinces under the new CDCS. The analysis should
uncover the political, economic, and social contexts in each of the priority
provinces to understand factors that will promote and inhibit USAID/Indonesia
from reaching the desired outcomes. The research will be conducted over a
four-month period, April 2020 to July 2020, including planning, design, and
implementation to final reporting, presentations, and submitting required
reports to USAID.
Position Summary
Social Impact Inc. is seeking an individual to fulfill the role of Research
Associate (Political Economy Analysis) for political economy analysis of
USAID/Indonesia. This position will work under the supervision of the Program
Manager/MEL Specialist and will be responsible for contributing to all aspects
of the research activities.
**Please note: This is a local position. Only Indonesian citizens will be
considered. **
Key Responsibilities
The Research Associate will be responsible for:
* Contributing to the design of the overall PEA methodological approach and
assessment questions.
* Conduct fieldwork with USAID/Indonesia staff in-country to conduct data
collection, which includes conducting interviews and/or focus group discussions
(FGDs) with relevant stakeholders during data collection.
* Provides logistical support during data collection, including but not
limited to arranging ground and local transportation in the field, arranging
meetings with informants, purchasing supplies and other relevant materials for
FGDs, procurement of meeting venues as necessary, and other tasks as needed.
* Writes detailed interview and/or FGD notes.
* Manages data collected from the field.
* Contributes to the report writing for submission to USAID/Indonesia.
* Assist with programmatic data entry and cleaning as needed.
* Other duties as assigned.
* This position will report to the MEL Specialists of USAID/Indonesia MEL
Support Project
Estimated LOE: 45 days
Minimum Qualifications
* A master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in political science, economic
development, or related field.
* At least five (5) years of relevant experience carrying out political
economy analysis, with documented experiences in research and/or designing data
collection instruments, managing field work, conducting semi-structured
interviews, including managing quantitative and qualitative data.
* Previous experience with USAID project or familiarity with USAID
regulation/requirement is preferred.
* Experience in incorporating analysis of available secondary data to
supplement qualitative data.
* Demonstrated record of successfully completing and producing PEA reports.
* Experience working with a range of government officials, donors, and
local NGOs.
* Strong prior ability to successfully collaborate with an assessment team,
which includes USAID/Indonesia staff and local contacts.
Come join our energetic and innovative team to work as part of a creative and
committed team and make a difference in the well-being of our world.
To apply, please click the following link (or copy paste the link to the new
browser tab) and apply directly through the link or portal:
https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=3029
To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website:
http://www.socialimpact.com<http://www.socialimpact.com/>
SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone
calls.
