Director Of Research And Evaluations

Position ID:2647
Web Publication Date:9/16/2024
Position Location:Jordan Jordan
Brief Description:

IBI – A URC Company is seeking a Director of Research and Evaluations for an upcoming USAID-funded Monitoring, Evidence, and Research for Learning Activity in Jordan.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the technical design and implementation of initiatives that strengthen the capacity of USAID and its partners in research and evaluations across the USAID/Jordan portfolio  
  • Work with the USAID technical staff and partners to develop research and evaluation priorities and design research, data collection, and analysis methodologies  
  • Support leadership and technical teams in applying data and research as evidence for management and learning
  • Work with partners to ensure application of high-quality research and data collection
  • Oversee development of research- and evaluation-related capacity building initiatives
  • Ensure research activities are conducted on schedule and participate in research
  • Review draft research and evaluation studies and ensure findings are effectively disseminated
  • Supervise teams for field research and evaluations
Key Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in social sciences, statistics, or a related field, with at least 8 years of experience in research, evaluation, and statistics related to development; Bachelor's degree with additional experience will be considered
  • Experience in designing, implementing, managing, and analyzing donor- and government-funded research studies and evaluations, preferably for USAID
  • Prior experience in Jordan and fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic

Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and team management skills required

Note:

APPLY: Through the IBI website OR via email: recruitment@ibi-usa.com with job title and reference number

 

IBI is an equal opportunity employer and participates in e-verify. Jordanian citizens and women are strongly encouraged to apply.