Collaborating, Learning & Adapting (CLA)/Research Assistant Consultant

Collaborating, Learning & Adapting (CLA)/Research Assistant Consultant
USAID Learns
Hanoi, Vietnam

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About Social Impact

Social Impact (SI) 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. 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
SI is implementing the USAID/Vietnam Learns Contract. The scope of the five-year project is to support USAID/Vietnam staff and its implementing partners to implement more efficient, effective, and sustainable programs by (1) improving staff knowledge and skills in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) and Collaborating, Learning & Adapting (CLA); (2) advancing evidence-informed decision-making; (3) strengthening strategic collaboration between staff and local stakeholders.

Position Description

USAID Learns seeks a CLA/Research Assistant Consultant to support ongoing and upcoming research, evaluations, and facilitation assignments for the CLA team. This consultancy is full-time, based in Hanoi for a 5-month contract, and will report to the Research Director.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree, with a preference for degrees relevant to research, public policy, international development, or another related field. 
• Demonstrated experience supporting and conducting evaluations or research in the development sector.
• Sound experience with administration and/or logistics for data collection, specifically coordinating data collection activities.?
• Basic knowledge of data analysis and statistical methodology.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to details, and ability to take detailed notes. 
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and adhere to high-quality standards.?
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and Power Point, experience in using Pivot Table will be an advantage.
• Keen interest in contributing to sustainable development goals.
• Good English and Vietnamese reading and writing skills.
• Data visualization skills preferred.
• Experience working with USAID preferred.

Roles and Responsibilities

The CLA/Research Assistant Consultant will be expected to provide coordination and assistance for the CLA team, including:

• Support the organization of the CLA team’s files on Social Impact’s server (SharePoint and Google Drive) 
• Support with data visualization for the CLA team when necessary
• Provide logistics support, including note-taking for research and facilitation activities, including interviews, team meetings, group discussions, field study, stakeholder meetings, and other events
• Support the facilitation of events as needed
• Perform desk review for research or facilitation assignments as required
• Participate in conduct interviews as needed and contribute to data collection for research assignments
• Provide ongoing analysis of qualitative and quantitative data as required
• Support the preparation and presentation of the key findings and recommendations to USAID
• Support research assignments throughout design, implementation, analysis, and report writing to complement other team members’ areas of expertise
• Conduct programmatic administrative and support tasks as assigned and ensure the processes move forward smoothly.

The closing date for application: May 23, 2024. Selection and interviews will be performed constantly and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To apply, please merge both your CV and a cover letter into one pdf file and submit it through the online portal.

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

SI is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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