Economist, USAID/Uganda Learning Contract

• Dexis Consulting Group
• Kampala, Uganda
• Apply by 5 April 2018
• Proposal      
  
  • Posted on 5 January 2018

Job Description

Since 2001, Dexis has provided innovative management solutions for a secure and prosperous world.   In the last three years alone, Dexis has worked in 90 countries supporting critical missions of agencies in the global development and security assistance space.  With triple digit growth in recent years, Dexis was ranked in the top 10 consulting firms by funding at the US Agency for International Development in FY16 and FY17.  Dexis was also among the highest rated employers on Glassdoor, where many of its 250-plus employees cited a people-centered leadership and culture as the main drivers to its success.
The USAID/Uganda Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Program is a five-year activity expected to start in mid-2018. Dexis will support USAID/Uganda to strengthen its performance and, to a lesser extent the performance of its Implementing Partners, in collaborating, learning, and performing in order to fortify the impact and sustainability of USAID-supported contributions to Uganda’s development. This position is contingent upon award.
Dexis seeks an mid to senior level Economist to provide support for the USAID/Uganda Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Program.
Responsibilities

• Serve as a ready source of advice and guidance to USAID/Uganda and IP staff.
• Increase USAID/Uganda’s understanding of local context through rapid assessments, ongoing research, and continuous dialogue with Ugandan thought leaders.
• Coordinate with each other to provide a comprehensive perspective to USAID/Uganda’s learning.
• Draft SOWs for, help select, arrange meetings and site visits for, and deepen the work of visiting evaluation, analytic, assessment and activity design teams and individuals funded by USAID/Uganda.
• Facilitate collaboration among Ugandan thought leaders.
• Increase USAID/Uganda’s thought leadership through media, a public speakers series, etc., in purposeful ways to further open the enabling environment for the success of USAID/Uganda activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in economics, international development, social science, or a related field.
• At least seven years of professional experience and an understanding of issues related to sustainable economic development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, supervision, and management skills.
• Experience collaborating and coordinating with colleagues across bureaus, departments, or organizations. Experience or familiarity working with USAID is preferred.
• Ability to work with and lead diverse teams.
• East Africa experience is considered a plus.

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About the Organization

Winner of the 2014 Small Business of the Year at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and working in nearly 90 countries in FY 2015 for USAID and the Department of State, Dexis supports US federal agencies in the areas of program monitoring and evaluation, program learning, and program support. We are not only one of the fastest growing firms in international development, we are rated among the highest among our peers on employee-reviewed sites.

Dexis is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the US Armed Forces.