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Research Assistant At DevTech Systems

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm and small business dedicated to development, with over 30 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. We are a data driven organization that specializes in informing policy making by delivering focused data-driven evidence-based analysis products and services. DevTech core practice areas include: Economic and Data analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Education and Youth Development, Gender and Inclusive Development, and Public Financial Management.


USAID/Nigeria contracted DevTech Systems on a four-year activity known as the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Program, which is designed to provide USAID and its implementing partners with continuous, on-the-ground, on-demand and systematic support on performance monitoring, data verification, impact and performance evaluations, project and activity level monitoring, evaluation and learning plans, organizational learning, capacity building, and knowledge management.

The MEL Program is recruiting for a Research Assistant for the PQM mid-term evaluation.

Promoting the Quality of Medicines (PQM) is a USAID-funded program aimed at strengthening medicines quality assurance systems to sustainably ensure the quality and safety of medical products and protect public health. This is accomplished by strengthening medicines quality assurance and quality control systems focusing on the production, distribution, and inspection of local and international pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Job Title: Research Assistant

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Type:  Full Time

Level:  Experienced

Responsibilities

Review of background documents and preparation work
Attend team planning meetings and in-brief with USAID
Support the development of the workplan and data collection tools, including pre-testing and revisions
Conduct information and data collection activities in Abuja and several zones for field data collection
Support translation of data collection tools and transcripts
Support administrative and support tasks as assigned to ensure smooth implementation of the evaluation
Support the development of the evaluation report, and preparation and presentation of preliminary findings
Support the conduct of exit brief and development of report outline
Support the development of the final evaluation report, in consideration and inclusion of USAID’s feedback


Deliverables
Evaluation work plan
Evaluation design (protocols)
In-briefing upon arrival in Abuja, mid-term updates, and final exit briefing
Draft evaluation report
Final evaluation report with final PowerPoint presentation according to specified template

Qualifications
At least five years’ experience working with the Nigerian health system, with basic familiarity on quality control of pharmaceutical products
Experience conducting surveys, key informant interviews and focus group discussions, both facilitating and note taking.
Strong technical/evaluation report writing and communication/presentation skills
Proficient and native-level fluency in English

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.

NOTE: This position description should not be construed to imply that the requirements are  the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

How to Apply

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