Description
Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project Summary:
The purpose of Afghanistan Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (AMELA) is to provide monitoring, evaluation, and learning support services/assistance to strengthen the implementation of USAID development programs in Afghanistan, and to build the technical monitoring and evaluation (M&E) knowledge and skills of USAID/Afghanistan Mission staff and stakeholders. The services provided under AMELA will contribute to supporting USAID/Afghanistan as an effective development organization with strong learning and adaptive management processes. Assistance for Families and Indigent Afghans to Thrive (AFIAT) aims to improve health outcomes for the Afghan people, particularly for women of childbearing age and children under five years of age in rural and peri-urban parts of the country.
**Please note: Only third country and U.S. citizens are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The AFIAT Health Economist will assist in the design of an assessment plan and crafting data collection instruments under the oversight of the AMELA technical team. The Economist will assist in data collection and lead in the drafting of the analytical products to be delivered under the SOW. The estimated level of effort for this position is up to 50 days.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the drafting of an assessment plan.
- Lead the development of any data collection tools.
- Lead the cost effectiveness/efficiency analysis.
- Draft deliverables and analytical products as required.
- Participate and contribute to the preparation of the final report and presentations.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a related field is required.
- Minimum five years of experience in conducting cost effectiveness and/or cost efficiency analyses of healthcare service delivery/health systems strengthening interventions is required.
- Experience working in a developing country context and Afghanistan preferred.
- Ability to explain technical information in laymen's terms.
- Strong written and oral English language skills required.
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
Reasonable Accommodations:
MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Additional Information- Organization: 216 MSI
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