{"id":5181,"date":"2021-10-13T09:24:26","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T15:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linclocal.org\/?page_id=5181"},"modified":"2021-10-13T09:24:27","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T15:24:27","slug":"evaluation-team-lead","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/linclocal.org\/employment-opportunities\/evaluation-team-lead\/","title":{"rendered":"Evaluation Team Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Position:\u00a0<\/strong>Evaluation Team Lead\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Remote,\u00a0Travel to Latin America\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Position Status:\u00a0<\/strong>Short-term Consultant\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Background<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LINC is a small business headquartered in Washington, DC dedicated to strengthening local actors and systems. At LINC, we believe that a practical approach to engaging committed, capable local actors increases international development effectiveness and sustainability. The recipient of USAID\u2019s \u201cSmall Business of the Year\u201d award in 2017, we are a team of reflective practitioners, passionate and energetic in our work, and committed to locally led development.\u00a0We\u00a0partner with universities, foundations, local NGOs and consulting firms, and\u00a0international donors\u00a0among others. Our country experience spans Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. For more information on LINC, please visit \u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.linclocal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.linclocal.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Position Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">LINC is seeking a\u00a0Short-term Technical Consultant\u00a0to take on the role of Team Lead\u00a0for\u00a0the Mid-term\u00a0Evaluation\u00a0of a\u00a0donor-funded\u00a0international\u00a0agricultural\u00a0trade project in South America.\u00a0The\u00a0project being\u00a0evaluated\u00a0is supporting the national government\u00a0and private sector, primarily through\u00a0a\u00a0national\u00a0trade\u00a0facilitation\u00a0committee, to\u00a0improve\u00a0import\/export processes and meet the\u00a0obligations of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Team&nbsp;Lead will work with LINC\u2019s&nbsp;in-country&nbsp;partner, a&nbsp;national think tank, to complete the Mid-term evaluation of the project\u2019s performance.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Team&nbsp;Lead will focus primarily on ensuring&nbsp;exceptional technical delivery,&nbsp;liaising&nbsp;with the client, supporting the&nbsp;in-country team to complete data collection and analysis, and&nbsp;lead authoring the evaluation report.&nbsp;The completed baseline study provides both a starting point for comparison to measure change at mid-term and&nbsp;an initial methodology for data collection and analysis. There is an opportunity to adapt&nbsp;the methodology if necessary, and if feasible to maintain the ability to compare time periods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Review existing documentation including project reports, baseline study, and other background information\u00a0to become familiar with the project, its goals, and the current\u00a0context.\u00a0<\/li><li>Work with the team to review and adapt the evaluation approach as appropriate.\u00a0<\/li><li>Support the team to finalize design \/ adaptation of data collection instruments\u00a0and evaluation timeline for client approval.\u00a0<\/li><li>Participate in and\/or support in-country data collection (including travel, if\u00a0possible based on any pandemic related travel restrictions or local advice). Data collection is expected to include\u00a0key informant interviews, surveys, extracts from relevant government data bases, and other methods.\u00a0<\/li><li>Provide expertise and collaborate with\u00a0LINC\u2019s\u00a0in-country\u00a0partner to conduct analysis and identify\u00a0evaluation\u00a0findings and recommendations.\u00a0<\/li><li>Coordinate\u00a0and maintain regular communications\u00a0with the client and the in-country project team.\u00a0<\/li><li>Lead author the evaluation report for client approval. Participate in related presentations or discussions\u00a0on the report and\/or its findings.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skills and Qualifications<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful candidates should have:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A\u00a0Master\u2019s degree\u00a0or a PhD\u00a0in\u00a0economics,\u00a0agriculture, international trade,\u00a0or a related field.\u00a0<\/li><li>Minimum\u00a010\u00a0years of demonstrated\u00a0relevant\u00a0experience\u00a0including research, evaluation, and\/or implementation of\u00a0international\u00a0agricultural trade\u00a0activities.\u00a0<\/li><li>Prior experience working in\u00a0South\u00a0America required.\u00a0<\/li><li>Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods.\u00a0<\/li><li>Experience designing and leading evaluations and assessments.\u00a0<\/li><li>Demonstrated experience with USDA, WTO,\u00a0or other\u00a0international agricultural trade\u00a0organizations.\u00a0<\/li><li>Proven\u00a0communications and\u00a0team\u00a0leadership\u00a0skills.\u00a0<\/li><li>Exceptional written and oral communication skills.\u00a0<\/li><li>Fluency in spoken and written\u00a0English and\u00a0Spanish\u00a0required.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Instructions<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send&nbsp;a&nbsp;resume\/CV&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jobs@linclocal.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jobs@linclocal.org<\/a>&nbsp;with the&nbsp;Subject Line \u201cMid-term Evaluation Team Lead\u201d.&nbsp;Only&nbsp;shortlisted&nbsp;candidates will be contacted. 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