Logistician, USAID/Georgia DRG Assessment

Job Description

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Project Objective:

Social Impact has been asked to conduct a Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG) assessment for USAID/Georgia. This will be an assessment of the macro political-economy in Georgia in order to identify the primary challenges to, and opportunities for, democratization in Georgia. The team is also tasked with developing strategic and programmatic recommendations to address the core challenges to democratic development, the protection of human rights, and good governance in Georgia.

The scope of work will involve (1) an assessment of the macro political-economy in Georgia and identification of primary challenges to and opportunities for democratization in Georgia and (2) the development of strategic and programmatic recommendations to address the core challenges to democratic development, the protection of human rights, and good governance in Georgia. The assessment portion will define the core DRG problem(s) in the country, identify actors and institutions that support or resist reforms, and consider USAID’s operational and programmatic environment. The strategy development task will result in strategic and programmatic recommendations that are within the Mission’s manageable interest to address the core DRG problem(s) identified in the assessment portion.

The estimated period of performance for this evaluation is from May 2019 through June 2019 with an LOE of 22 days.

Position Description:

SI is seeking an individual with a background in international development to fulfill the role of local Logistician on this assessment. The Logistician is primarily responsible for scheduling interviews with relevant individuals, as determined by the document review and at the discretion of the evaluation team. A detailed breakdown of responsibilities is listed below.

This is a part-time position reporting to the U.S.-based SI Technical Director and working closely with the SI management team, as well as three other evaluation team members with DRG Assessment expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Collecting contact information of targeted populations and conducting outreach to selected individuals
• Scheduling interviews in a manner that ensures efficient allocation of time and re-confirming interviews with study participants
• Identifying and confirming locations for interviews to take place
• Frequently updating a shared schedule on SI’s Sharepoint platform
• Maintaining accurate lists and contact information for study participants
• Other activities that might be required to facilitate data collection, such as acquiring transportation and/or lodging for the evaluation team

Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience working for international development organizations
• Background in administration and/or logistics for research studies
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work independently to meet deadlines and adhere to high quality standards.
• Ability and willingness to travel in Georgia for fieldwork
• Strong professional written and verbal proficiency in Georgian and English required.
• Ability to speak Russian to communicate with minority populations is preferred

Come join our energetic and innovative team!  We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls

About the Organization

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.