Job Description
This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Development Policy (ODP), Development Impact Division, Evaluation & Collaborative Learning Unit.
The Senior Evaluation Officer serves as an economic expert and technical authority in conducting thematic portfolio and individual project evaluation activities to assess the development effectiveness of DFC’s investments and facilitate rapid feedback and learning throughout the Agency.
What you’ll do:
- Leads thematic portfolio and project evaluations, which includes tasks such as: convening and leading DFC’s internal multidisciplinary evaluation steering committees; developing the evaluation scope and selecting projects for evaluation; developing a preliminary evaluation design that applies appropriate statistical sampling, analysis, and data collection methods; leading evaluation learning exercises and dissemination; preparing evaluation materials for publication; and guiding junior evaluation analysts and/or external consultants
- Analyzes and interprets financial, economic, and developmental information collected from a variety of sources; analyzes the microeconomic effects and the sectoral and macroeconomic impacts of projects
- Communicates evaluation learnings to internal and external stakeholders
- Develops action plans to respond to lessons learned in collaboration with relevant DFC department staff members
- Provides guidance and mentorship to junior staff by providing quality-assurance on deliverables and advice on conducting evaluations
Experience we’re looking for:
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
or
B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
AND
1) Conduct thematic portfolio evaluations and/or individual project evaluations that assess the development effectiveness of private-sector investments in emerging markets;
AND
2) Synthesize findings and communicate evaluation results to stakeholders through written and oral reports.
Please Note: Applicants may be asked to produce a writing sample during the interview stage.
Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
You MUST apply on USAJOBS by 5/21/21 to be considered.
For full details and requirements, visit the job posting on USAJOBS.
