Team Lead, Senior Evaluation Specialist, Evaluations of USAID/Power Africa Projects

4 Team Leads, Evaluations of USAID/Power Africa Projects, Remote

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective:

SI is pursuing a five-month contract to evaluate four USAID/South Africa-funded projects. These evaluations will help Power Africa meet Agency requirements, make improved informed strategic and management decisions around program implementation, and advance Agency learning. The projects that will be evaluated are:

• USAID East Africa Energy Program (EAEP)
• USAID Nigeria Power Sector Program (NPSP)
• USAID Power Africa Off-Grid Project (PAOP)
• USAID West Africa Energy Program (WAEP)

Position Description: SI is seeking four consultants to serve as Team Leads, respectively leading each of the four evaluations. The Team Lead is responsible for the respective evaluation design, methods, deliverables, and provide oversight of other team members.

SI will conduct all four evaluations remotely and no travel to the programs’ place of performance is required.

The consultancies will be a set number of days over the five-month period of performance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and implement the evaluation throughout the performance period.
• Responsible for the evaluation design, analyzing evaluation data, presentation of findings and recommendations, and writing the final report.
• Oversee the coordination of activities, arrange periodic meetings, consolidate individual input from team members, and report regularly to the Power Africa MEL Team.
• Guide data collection, analysis and reporting specific to each of the four USAID-funded projects.
• Supervise and lead team members across evaluation tasks to ensure timely completion.

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualification in Economics/Development Studies/Evaluation and/or Energy studies.
• At least 10 years of senior-level work experience in Energy/Development programs in developing countries.
• Extensive experience in conducting evaluations and assessments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Experienced in leading evaluation teams and preparing high quality documents.
• Fluent in oral and written English. Preference for proficiency in French for the Team Leader who will lead the WAEP project evaluation.
• Experience in specific regions/countries in Africa associated with the respective project is an advantage.
• Knowledge of USAID South Africa as a donor, their operational structure and evaluation strategy is highly preferred.

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.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: 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.

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