Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is accepting expressions of interest from qualified Evaluation Specialist candidates for the Global Climate Change Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (GMEF) Project. The project supports USAID’s efforts in assisting countries to accelerate their transition to climate-resilient, low-emissions development. Rigorous evaluation will be essential as the Agency tests innovative pilots and applies lessons learned from development in other sectors to emerging climate change challenges. The Evaluation Specialist will be an integral part of, and provide technical leadership to, the core project team on matters related to climate change adaptation and mitigation. This is a full time position and will be based in Arlington, Virginia. Periodic international travel required.

Responsibilities:

* Oversee field evaluations of GCC projects worldwide;

* Lead selected evaluations, supervise short term consultants, and draft and/or reviewing field evaluation reports;

* Coordinate the overlap between performance monitoring frameworks and evaluation designs and activities;

* Provide technical expertise to USAID missions and projects; and

* Review baseline data such as gender-disaggregated people-level indicators, and integrate data into evaluation plans and designs.

Qualifications:

* Advanced degree in economics, political science, or other social sciences; international development; or environmental studies, natural resource management, agriculture, or other related fields

* At least 10 (ten) years’ experience of progressively responsible work experience;

* Substantial understanding of designing, implementing, leading, or back-stopping evaluations of international development projects;

* Demonstrated familiarity with climate change mitigation and/or adaptation interventions and issues in a sustainable development context;

* Experience working on USAID-funded programs;

* Experience working in the field collecting data or monitoring data collection;

* Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of activities effectively and to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality;

* Demonstrated background in quantitative methods preferred;

* Fluency in a foreign language preferred; and

* U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is mandatory.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online process:

* Cover Letter

* CV in reverse chronological format

* Reference List

* Writing Sample of which the applicant is the sole author, no more than ten (10) pages

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Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.

No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology. Our strength is in collectively providing integrated services—delivering the best solutions to meet our clients' needs. With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, 350 offices worldwide and $2.6 Billion revenue in 2013, Tetra Tech’s capabilities span the entire project cycle. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.