Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Expert, USAID/RDMA Supply Chain Resiliency Deep Dive, Remote

Social Impact 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 including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. 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:

Under the Asia Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation (ALME) IDIQ contract, USAID/Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA) has engaged Social Impact under a Task Order Service Request to conduct a “Deep Dive” or assessment that would identify specific findings and recommendations for USAID/RDMA to explore its potential role in strengthening the resilience of Asia-Pacific regional supply chains. The Supply Chain Resiliency Deep Dive will inform activity design and provide data for evidence-based decision making, and identify possible approaches that benefit future USAID RDMA involvement and/or economic growth programming. The impacts and opportunities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic will be integrated into report findings. The Supply Chain Resiliency Deep Dive calls for the completion of two interconnected tasks:

1. An analysis of data and information on priority entry points, including policymaking bodies and private sector networks around vulnerabilities among regional supply chains; and
2. The co-development of an information dissemination workshop that includes recommendations for programmatic approaches to work with public and private platforms to advance supply chain resiliency at a regional level.

Position Description:

Social Impact is seeking a MEL Expert in support of the Supply Chain Resiliency Deep Dive for USAID/RDMA. The MEL Expert will support research activities and the production and completion of the final report and information dissemination workshop in accordance with the scope of work and work plan timelines. The MEL Expert will contribute to the assessment design and work plan development, data collection and compilation, data analysis, and the production of a final assessment report. The MEL Expert will ensure quality assurance and timeliness of all deliverables, including adherence to SI’s quality assurance standards. This is a part-time consulting position with a period of performance from September 2021 to January 2022.

**Qualified candidates currently based in Southeast Asia are highly encouraged to apply**

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a literature review of documents relevant to supply chain resiliency in Southeast Asia.
• Support the assessment design and development of the work plan and data collection instruments.
• Conduct remote data collection with stakeholders in Washington, D.C., and Southeast Asia.
• Assist with the development and finalization of project deliverables, including: the Assessment Design & Work Plan, presentation of initial impressions, information dissemination workshop, and draft and final assessment reports.
• Work closely with SI HQ team and communicate in a timely and effective manner with all project personnel.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international development, business administration, economics, or a similar degree and at least five years of experience managing and conducting assessments or similar research in the development field.
• Expertise in research methods and assessments, including experience conducting assessments.
• Experience conducting regional assessments in Southeast Asia is highly preferred.
• Experience in supply chain management, firm-level competitiveness in the Indo-Pacific Region, and/or relevant private sector experience.
• Strong team management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral communication, presentation, and writing skills.