EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team in the International Development Division has an opening for an International Technical Associate (II), reporting to a Senior International Technical Advisor in Washington, D.C. This position may be located in Washington, DC, Waltham, Mass, or telecommuter.                                                        

This individual will help to build the knowledge base for EDC’s global portfolio of development projects by providing on-going technical assistance and capacity building in monitoring, evaluating and conducting relevant research on EDC’s portfolio of projects in basic education, health, and youth development in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Latin America.

POSITION SUMMARY

In particular, the Monitoring and Evaluation International Technical Associate II will be responsible for providing key technical assistance to global projects, including setting up and maintaining project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, including databases, conducting data analysis, preparing reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders. They will be expected to work closely with other technical team members and with project management and technical staff, and travel to projects as needed. S/he will participate in business development and collaborate with EDC’s Youth, Basic Education and Health teams to improve coordination of M&E systems across projects. They will have the opportunity to join internal and inter-organizational working groups, including with donors such as USAID, to advance technical work in measurement areas of interest.  The Technical Associate will be encouraged to publish research derived from projects and cross-project initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.

The International Technical Associate (II) independently provides technical support to project staff in the US and abroad, including:

• Monitoring technical compliance
• Research, analysis, and synthesis
• Documenting
• Managing data
• Preparing recommendations
• Drafting technical reports
• Writing and developing materials
• Disseminating information, including website content
• Developing presentations
• Managing administrative technical procedures
• Identifying & recruiting technical consultants; developing their scope of work
• Assisting with design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems
• Recommending efficiency improvements or future focus areas
• Drafting sections of proposals
• Participating in decisions concerning training content and format

The International Technical Associate (II)

• Coordinates technical tasks
• Coordinates quality assurance
• Facilitates project teamwork and feedback exchanges
• Troubleshoots complex problems, proposing initiatives and recommending or negotiating solutions
• Trains, supervises, and provides guidance or technical direction to junior staff; often coordinates work of less experienced staff
• Acts as technical liaison between home offices and field-based staff
• Travels

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills. Specific requirements:

• Master’s degree
• PhD in a related field preferred
• With Master’s degree, 4–6 years related technical experience relevant to the project, programs and operations
• With PhD, 1–3 years related technical experience relevant to the project, programs and operations
• Some prior project technical leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrable organizational and troubleshooting skills
• Strong analytical skills and aptitude for details
• Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic is required
• International experience
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Experience with electronic data collection tools, such as ODK, Kobo, STG, Qualtrics
• Experience with SPSS, R preferred
• Experience with data visualization tools, such as Power BI preferred.

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Total Rewards:

EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $61,000 to $89,000. Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.