Analysts (Part-Time), U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)/ Outside Evaluation, Arlington, VA, USA

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct desk research, interviews and data analysis for external evaluations.
• Draft formal reports in English in line with USTDA guidelines.
• Assess in a transparent and ethical manner the linkage between specific activity interventions and final project outcomes.
• Support drafting of contractor final report summarizing and aggregating the contractor's work including recommendations.
• Assist in preparing inception, internal and final evaluation reports.
• Engage with project stakeholders to collect quantitative and qualitative information.
• Support logistical and operational needs for data collection and analysis.
• Formulate recommendations for the Agency seeking to improve its evaluation process and the outcome of its activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years of program evaluation work experience OR Master's degree and two (2) years of program evaluation work experience.
• Professional proficiency in English AND one additional language including but not limited to Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Hindi or Mandarin.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with experience using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Ability to synthesize findings into high-quality, well-structured written reports in English for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Regional or sectoral knowledge relevant to USTDA activities (e.g., infrastructure, energy, transportation, telecommunications), preferred.

Nice to Have

• Regional or sectoral knowledge relevant to USTDA activities (e.g., infrastructure, energy, transportation, telecommunications).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 2-3 years of program evaluation work experience.