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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