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Economist And Evaluation Specialist

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The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW). Washington, DC, USA.
Open until filled.

Summary:

The (Senior) Economist/Evaluation Specialist will work on research, technical assistance, and evaluation in Economic Development. The incumbent will develop and conduct research and evaluation in the team’s areas of interest, which include gender and asset rights, women’s and girls’ economic empowerment, and the impact of multilateral and national economic policies on gender equality.  S/he will contribute to developing new ideas for analytic and program work and fundraising. 
The (Senior) Economist/Evaluation Specialist’s responsibilities will include managing projects; mentoring junior staff members; identifying and securing resources for team projects and producing high quality deliverables in a timely manner.  Responsibilities may also include representing the team’s research through publishing, presentations, conferences, media briefings, speaking engagements, and professional networks; and, responsibility for financial planning and budgeting for projects.  

Primary Duties:

  • Works simultaneously on a variety of projects, manages projects, and conducts technical assistance to partners and research.
  • Leads high-quality quantitative data management and analysis. Determines the nature and complexity of issues for study; develops and recommends research methodology for projects (e.g., database design for quantitative studies and coding design for qualitative studies); writes and disseminates research results in a number of formats, including donor reports, institutional publications, journal articles, conference presentations, and social media. 
  • Plans and implements monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for projects.
  • Identifies collaborations with partners in and works to maintain such working relationships.
  • Compiles, analyzes, and disseminates a variety of economic information, including statistical data that can answer analytical and strategic questions on various development issues.
  • Undertakes research projects ranging from short-term data collection to long-term projects involving extensive analysis.
  • Takes the lead role or contributes significantly to the development of successful business development opportunities.  Develops basic and complex proposals from inception to submittal under general direction. Maintains communication with donors.
  • Represents ICRW at selected external meetings.
  • Responsible for project budgeting and reporting.
  • Supervises staff and undertakes management responsibilities pertinent to the position.

Required Skills:

Education:          
  • Ph.D. in Economics or a related discipline.  M.A. with additional experience acceptable.
Experience:
  • Five (5) to Seven (7) or more years of post-doctoral experience in evaluation, research, program and/or policy in gender and development as it relates to economic development, poverty and rural development issues.
  • Experience in land and property rights preferred. 
  • Demonstrated ability to translate research findings into policy and/or programming.
  • Significant experience with project management and donor/partner relations is essential. 
  • Spanish, French, kiSwahili, Amharric or other foreign languages a plus.
Skills:
  • Strong quantitative analysis skills to include a sound base in econometrics and proficiency in STATA, SAS, or SPSS.
  • Experience in analysis of large datasets from a development context.
  • Strong Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) skills.
  • Ability to lead the development of successful business development opportunities. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and lay audiences required; to include proposal development and writing skills; strong presentation and training skills essential.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with professionals at different levels, including colleagues, partners, and donor organizations.
  • Must be a team player committed to building an innovative portfolio of research and program work that addresses gender and economic and social development issues.
  • Field experience organizing and supervising large survey data collection is a strong plus.

To Apply:

Interested candidates are required to submit a cover letter stating why you are suitable for this position, a CV, two writing samples and salary history and requirements to jobs@icrw.org with subject line “Economist and Evaluation Specialist”.
Due to the large volume of responses we receive, ICRW is not able to provide candidacy status on an individual basis. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ICRW is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

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