Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 30 Sep 2015
The Institutional Strengthening Evaluation specialist will focus on the design of CDCS RF indicators
that require institutional capacity indices, and the collection of related data. His/her responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:
o Refine and implement the requisite instruments and tools to collect data for the CDCS results
framework as it relates to organizational/institutional capacity building and governance.
o Oversee the collection of such data at the baseline, midline and endline points of the strategy life.
o Analyze and draft the evaluation plan for the institutional capacity building components of the
USAID/DRC strategy.
o Oversee collection of data that respond to key evaluation questions that relate to improved governance and institutional capacity.
o Provide training, as requested, for USAID/DRC staff on the collection methods and maintenance of institutional strengthening data.
Qualifications are:
o A graduate degree in the field of organizational development, public administration, international
development or related technical field, or a bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience in addition to the required minimums.
o At least seven years of international experience in the design and management of evaluations (impact and performance), analyses and assessments, with a focus on the design and collection of capacity building indices that measure organizational and institutional capacity.
o Demonstrate an excellent theoretical and practical background in evaluation work and methods.
o A strong background in the evaluation, design, or management of development programs supporting good governance in the DRC or in similar contexts is preferred.
o Specific expertise in public administration, organizational development, legislative strengthening,
financial management, or decentralization is critical.
o Fluent English and French writing skills and speaking ability are required. Applicant should submit a writing sample.
How to apply:
To learn more about OSC, please visit www.oscltd.com. For consideration, please email your resume/CV and cover letter by September 30, 2015 to osc@oscltd.com using the subject line: “Institutional Strengthening Evaluation Specialist”. OSC is committed to recruit, employ, promote, and retain the best-qualified individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.