Quality Assurance Lead, World Bank Third Party Monitoring, Various Locations

Tetra Tech

Arlington, VA

Full Time

Senior

20 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Quality Assurance Lead will be responsible for developing and overseeing quality control systems across all Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) assignments related to World Bank-financed projects. The role involves ensuring data collection, analysis, and reporting are consistent, reliable, and accurate, working closely with monitoring and evaluation teams, data analysts, and field staff to improve TPM methodologies and ensure compliance with standards. The position supports project oversight in fragile and conflict-affected settings globally, with activities including site visits, data reviews, stakeholder engagement, and reporting, in coordination with the World Bank and implementing partners.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement quality assurance protocols for all stages of TPM assignments.
Lead internal data audits, spot checks, and routine quality reviews.
Ensure that field data collection and analysis are conducted in accordance with approved methodologies and standards.
Train field teams and analysts on QA processes and tools.
Conduct periodic reviews of data collection instruments and provide recommendations for improvement.
Monitor adherence to timelines, completeness, and accuracy of deliverables.
Collaborate with technical leads to incorporate feedback and lessons learned into future assignments.
Document QA findings and communicate corrective actions to management and technical teams.
Support preparation of QA sections of project reports and donor deliverables.

Requirements

Master's degree in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, public policy, international development, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance or performance management in international development programs.
Prior experience supporting World Bank and/or United Nations activities, with strong familiarity with World Bank compliance standards.
Proven experience developing and implementing QA systems for data collection and analysis.
Strong knowledge of data validation tools, standards, and methods.
Experience conducting internal audits and supporting capacity building for quality improvement.
Familiarity with TPM methodologies and development sector indicators, especially in FCV settings.
Fluency in English required; knowledge of other languages preferred.
Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
Willingness to travel to project countries if needed.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of additional languages besides English.

Qualifications

Master's degree in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, public policy, international development, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

Not specified in the description.

Working at Tetra Tech

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is committed to equal opportunity employment and values diversity. They emphasize delivering results for clients in a collaborative, inclusive, and professional environment, supporting staff development and adherence to legal and procedural standards in international development work.

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