Pakistan: Assessment Advisor, FATA Infrastructure Project Assessment, Performance Management Support Contract (PERFORM), Pakistan

Assessment Advisor, FATA Infrastructure Project Assessment, Performance Management Support Contract (PERFORM), Pakistan

Project Summary

In May 2015, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a five-year contract to Management Systems International (MSI) to provide performance management support to USAID-sponsored development programs throughout Pakistan. The Performance Management Support Contract (PERFORM) will serve as a centralized management support mechanism supporting USAID/Pakistan’s mission to increase stability, democracy, and prosperity for the men and women of Pakistan through the implementation of the Mission Strategic Framework (MSF). PERFORM will provide data and information to help project managers improve project results through better implementation and design, as well as services that support the Mission’s learning and adaptive process, enabling it to better target its programming and achieve its goals and objectives. The performance components will include: (1) Monitoring Services; (2) Evaluation Services; (3) Assessment Services; and (4) Learning Support Services.

Position Summary

MSI will conduct a study to assess the immediate results of completed roads and electrification of villages in the South Waziristan Agency and FR Tank of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Specifically, the assessment will determine whether project-supported road and electricity infrastructure has improved the availability and quality of service delivery and whether and how it has affected the daily lives of local residents and their confidence in government. Furthermore, the assessment will explore the additional infrastructure needs of affected populations.

MSI is seeking a qualified Assessment Advisor to lead this assignment. The Assessment Advisor should be an experienced evaluator with some knowledge of the effects of infrastructure improvements and an appreciation for the context of USAID’s work in South Waziristan. The assignment is expected to require about 49 days of work, approximately 4 weeks of which would be in Pakistan – Islamabad.

Responsibilities

• The Assessment Advisor will manage the activities of the team, drawing on the strengths of individual team members to produce the best possible evaluation report.


• Because the Assessment Advisor will not be able to visit the project sites, s/he will work remotely with MSI staff to:
  
  • Design the assessment approach and
  
  
  • Develop data collection instruments, a data collection plan, and a data analysis plan.
  
  


• On arrival in Pakistan, the Assessment Advisor will be responsible for:
  
  • Participating in key stakeholder’s interview at Islamabad.
  
  
  • Leading the qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
  
  
  • Presenting results to USAID and implementing partners.
  
  
  • Writing reports and briefing papers.
  
  


• The Assessment Advisor is ultimately responsible for all deliverables including the final evaluation report.

Qualifications:

• At least a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 15 years of professional experience or a Ph.D with at least 10 years of experience.


• Demonstrated experience in evaluation and project/team management. Sector-specific infrastructure experience is a plus.


• Familiarity with USAID and USAID evaluation policy.


• Excellent analytical and personal communication skills.


• Excellent English writing skills.


• Fluent in quantitative and qualitative research methods.


• Experience working in complex environments.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

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