Team Leader, Government Pay and Payroll Reform Process Mapping Study, Liberia​

Job Description

Team Leader, Government Pay and Payroll Reform Process Mapping Study, Liberia​

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.

In Liberia, SI implements the Liberia Strategic Analysis (LSA) activity which provides USAID/Liberia with analytical and advisory services in support of strategic planning, project and activity design, performance monitoring and evaluation, and learning and adapting. LSA’s services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health, education, the environment, and economic growth.

Project Objective:

USAID/Liberia has engaged LSA to conduct an external mapping of the Government of Liberia’s (GOL) Pay and Payroll Process. The purpose of this process mapping is to update the status of the efficiencies of pay and payroll management at the central level. The process mapping will identify the real progress made by GOL harmonization, continuing gaps, and opportunities for potential donor support. The analysis will also provide insight on the appropriateness of the new pay and grading scale and the alternative data system on civil servants. USAID will use findings from the process mapping to better understand GOL commitment to meaningful reform and if the current state of progress justifies future investment in the sector.

The estimated start date will be December 2019 through March 2020. Candidates with availability beginning in January 2020 will also be considered. The estimated LOE will be 49 days.

Deadline for applications: November 18, 2019

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Team Leader who will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the process mapping study. The Team Leader will be working alongside a Public Financial Management Advisor.

Responsibilities:​

• The Team Leader will develop the process mapping design, oversee the development of tools, integrate team findings from various sources, and coordinate preparation of the final reports.
• Provide leadership for the team and coordinate activities as necessary.
• Perform desk review and identify additional information required for analysis.
• Provide technical expertise and lead efforts in process mapping design, methodology, and data collection instruments.
• Schedule and interview key stakeholders and beneficiaries.
• Coordinate team’s ongoing analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of the key findings and recommendations to USAID/Liberia.
• Write the draft report with support from the team member, taking into consideration feedback from the participatory analysis workshop and preliminary findings presentation.
• Respond to USAID comments on the draft report and submit a final report to LSA.
• Work collaboratively with the team member throughout design, implementation, analysis, and report writing to complement each other’s areas of expertise.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least ten years of experience managing studies, collecting qualitative and quantitative data, and conducting analysis of multi-faceted governance strengthening interventions in developing countries.
• Experience evaluating and/or implementing civil service and financial reform or public financial management interventions is preferred.
• Must hold an advanced degree in a discipline related to research, governance, public administration, public financial management, organizational management, or related field.
• Experience with process mapping and facilitating participatory workshops is preferred.
• The candidate must have the ability to conceptualize and structure research activities and produce high quality assessment reports in English.
• Previous work experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and designing and conducting mixed-method research in West Africa is preferred.
• Knowledge of USAID rules, regulations, and procedures is desirable.
• Must have exceptional organizational, analytical, writing, and presentation skills, including how to conceptualize and structure research activities.

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.