United States of America: Senior Associate - M&E/Agriculture and/or Climate Change

Organization: Abt Associates
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 09 Oct 2013

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates is regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries.

The International Economic Growth Division conducts projects in agriculture, economic development, labor, privatization, environment, and trade. We work in developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Our clients include the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and multilateral financial institutions such as the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank.

Minimum Qualifications:

MA/MBA with 13 - 15 years of experience OR PhD with 8 - 10 years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Responsibilities:

Abt Associates is looking for a Senior Associate for the International Economic Growth Division's evaluation practice. Job requirements include managing large impact evaluations in developing countries, designing evaluations, overseeing all aspects of large evaluations including client management, evaluation design, data collection and analysis. The successful candidate will play a critical role in business development to grow IEG’s evaluation portfolio of work.

Skills Prerequisites:

Degree and experience in Agriculture, Environmental Economics or Economics with focus on economic development.

Preferred candidates will have a strong interest in development work and have managed several evaluations in the international development field, ideally in agriculture development or climate change, experience designing and implementing surveys, overseeing survey firms, and field work in developing countries. Past experience as technical lead on conducting impact evaluations is highly desirable. Excellent writing abilities and strong quantitative skills are critical. Preferred candidates will also have Spanish and/or French language skills.

How to apply:

Please apply online at: https://jobs-abtassociates.icims.com/jobs/8246/senior-associate---m%26e-...