Team Leader (Evaluation) -- Civil Society and Media

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Knowledge and Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience leading and/or evaluating development activities for USAID or other donor agencies, preferably with experience in South or South East Asia. 
• Prior experience of leading similar evaluations or assessments required, preferably in Asia 
• Demonstrated knowledge of Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG) transitions 
• Prior technical experience with the function and operation of civil society and media and their advocacy work, empowerment of nascent organizations, capacity development and sustainability 
• Demonstrated skills in facilitating participatory processes to interpret and develop recommendations from research 
• Strong communication skills, management, and writing skills required 
• The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills in English 
• Master's or PhD in a related fiel

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership for the team consultants, ensuring all expertise is incorporated into the project design, implementation, and deliverables. 
• Develop a project timeline and oversee direction and time management. 
• Review USAID CSM activity documents and other relevant documents. 
• Draft an inception report detailing the evaluation design and work plan, including the evaluation tools, methodology and schedule for data collection. 
• Prepare data collection tools – including translation - and schedule to ensure a smooth deployment of data collection. 
• Conduct FGDs and KIIs with relevant stakeholders, program participants, Local Government contact points and USAID staff, which requires travel to field locations. 
• Conduct field data collection and observations. 
• Prepare a preliminary finding report and presentation. 
• Draft a consolidated evaluation report and deliver a presentation of the overall evaluation to the mission. 
• Coordinate with the USAID Learning for Development team to ensure high-quality products. 
• Attending regular check-in meetings with the USAID Learning for Development team.