Evaluation Team Lead at DevTech Systems Incorporation (DevTech)

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm and small business dedicated to development, with over 30 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. We are a data driven organization that specializes in informing policy making by delivering focused data-driven evidence-based analysis products and services. DevTech core practice areas include: Economic and Data analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Education and Youth Development, Gender and Inclusive Development, and Public Financial Management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Evaluation Team Lead

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time

Position Description

• DevTech is seeking an Evaluation Team Lead for a final evaluation of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program (REEEP) for The Learning Program.
• The primary purpose of the evaluation is to determine whether the assistance provided by USAID/Nigeria through REEEP met the stated development objectives, and to understand the lessons learned from this intervention in Nigeria.
• This position will provide leadership, technical direction, and guidance for the REEEP Evaluation for a period of about four work weeks in Nigeria and the US.
• The Team Lead will develop the evaluation design, lead document review and data analysis, conduct key informant interviews (KIIs), and conduct site visits for interviews with local Government of Nigeria staff and private project developers.
• The Team Lead is responsible for delivering findings and a final evaluation report at the end of the evaluation time frame.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Degree in the Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, Development Studies, International Development, Statistics, or any related fields.
• At least 10 years of experience in renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) projects (including financing) in low‐income countries with USAID and/or other donors.
• Have demonstrated skills and experience in activity evaluation.
• Have knowledge of and technical skills in RE and EE technologies for household and small business applications; and/or RE and EE financing for mini-grids, household systems, and small and medium enterprises; and/or RE and EE installer certification, standards promotion, and vocational training.
• Be able to communicate effectively with senior U.S. and host country officials and other leaders.
• Have a proven track record in terms of leadership, coordination, and program/process evaluation for development projects and programs.
• Have excellent writing/organizational skills and proven ability to deliver a quality written product (Evaluation Report and PowerPoint).
• Display cultural, gender, religious, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Have the ability and willingness to travel to select states, cities, or areas as requested.
• The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, creative, willing, and enthusiastic.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

• This position description should not be construed to imply that the requirements outlined here are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.