Research Analyst Water Sector Communications and Knowledge Management (WS/CKM) Program

Job Description

ME&A is recruiting a Research Analyst to work for the Water Sector Communications and Knowledge Management (WS/CKM) Program to provide support to both the WS/CKM Program staff and the USAID Water Office. The WS/CKM Program provides support to the USAID Water Office by I) accessing and managing USAID water and coastal resources management information; 2) providing technical support for analysis and reporting; 3) accessing technical information relating to water and coastal resources; and, 4) knowledge management activities.

Specific responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Researches and synthesizes technical and program information to manage knowledge in the international water sector;
• Conducts internet searches (e.g., recent project activities, water sector activities, technical publications);
• Maintains and develops archives of technical publications;
• Summarizes program activity descriptions relevant to USAID work in water and coastal resources management;
• Provides support on program knowledge management activities;
• Carries out other program tasks, as needed.

Qualifications for the Program Coordinator position include:

• Employment experience with research or communications preferred.
• Demonstrated research skills.
• Exceptional writing skills are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under short deadlines.
• Must have US work authorization.

If interested, please send CVs by email to arueda@engl.com with “WS/CKM Research Analyst” in subject heading. Please include specific interests and availability. Deadline: June 5. Only finalists will be contacted. ME&A is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Organization

ME&A is an international development firm based in Bethesda, Maryland that provides innovative solutions for economic development and social progress throughout the world.

Our areas of specialty include Water and Natural Resource Management; Public Administration and Governance; Economic Growth through Regional and Local Economic Development Strategies, Business Development, Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship; Evaluations and Assessments; Communications and Knowledge Management; and Learning and Performance Enhancement.

For nearly 30 years, ME&A’s team of professionals has been providing consulting services for international and domestic clients, including USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the World Bank.