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:
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Mission in Colombo, Sri Lanka, intends to procure an analytical service through a local research team. The purpose of this task is to conduct an in-depth political economy analysis of the Sri Lanka Government (SLG) more specifically on the Parliament, key ministries, independent commissions, and other relevant public and private sector institutions in Sri Lanka. The analysis should be structured so as to focus on the political economy for improving USAID engagement for efficient and effective governance. This analysis should include a mapping of the relevant public and private sector institutions and key civil society organizations that play a role in the systems and processes along with an analysis of the will and incentives of key leaders in these institutions to be change agents or champions of reform. The analysis will consider how these institutions and policies consider input and engagement by citizens, the media, and civil society, but is not intended to focus on the capabilities and constraints of non-state actors. The research findings will inform recommendations for priority entry points for USAID programming that are more likely to effective and efficient government.
Position Description:
Social Impact is seeking a Team Leader for a short term contract to lead the political analysis for Improving USAID Engagement for Efficient Governance in Sri Lanka. The Team Leader will be responsible for designing the research methodology, conducting preliminary desk research, conducting high level interviews and primary analysis and producing the final assessment report. Team Leader is also responsible for regular communication with USAID Point of Contact (POC).
Responsibilities:
The Team Leader will be responsible for the technical and methodological leadership of the evaluation. He/she will provide leadership for the team, finalize the evaluation design, coordinate activities, arrange periodic meetings, consolidate individual input from team members, and coordinate the process of assembling the final findings and recommendations into a high-quality document. S/he will also write the final report and lead the preparation and presentation of the key evaluation findings and recommendations.
The assessment level of effort is anticipated to be approximately 15 weeks in Sri Lanka. The approximate period of performance is November 2020-March 2021. This position is open to candidates based in Sri Lanka.
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree from an accredited university in social sciences, political science, international relations, international development or related fields.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in the field of policy research/international relations/ international development.
- Strong analytical research background, including experience in designing and conducting similar political or economy studies.
- Experience in conducting KIIs/interviews in person and remote.
- Deep knowledge of Sri Lankan politics, institutions, and actors,
- Demonstrated experience managing a research team in Sri Lanka.
- Excellent English writing skills for producing formal research documents using data visualization.
- Fluency in English and Sinhala languages is required, ability to conduct professional presentations and produce research report in clear English.
- Familiarity with USAID programming is preferred.
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