About LINC LINC is a mission-driven small business headquartered in Washington, DC, and is dedicated to strengthening local actors and systems. At LINC, we believe that a practical approach to engaging committed, capable local actors increases international development effectiveness and sustainability. The recipient of USAID’s “Small Business of the Year” award in 2017, we are a team of reflective practitioners, passionate and energetic in our work, and committed to locally led development. We have developed ground-breaking tools to map organizational networks, measure social capital, and leverage systems-based approaches to development. We partner with major universities, foundations, local NGOs and consulting firms, USAID, and FCDO among others. Our country experience spans Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. For more information on LINC, please visit www.linclocal.org. Purpose of Project The overall purpose of the anticipated USAID/DR MEL and Support Services Platform is to provide USAID/Dominican Republic with a broad range of specialized technical assistance to 1) support Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) services; and 2) deliver translation, logistical, and facilitation assistance in the execution of internal and external activities for the Mission. Technical assistance services include performance monitoring; geographic information systems; research, assessments, and data analysis; performance and impact evaluations; learning services, including developing networks and communities of practice, mid-course stock-taking, and pause and reflect sessions; knowledge management; capacity building in MEL, CLA, and other areas; translation; and facilitation assistance. Position Description LINC seeks a Senior Evaluation Lead for the anticipated USAID/DR MEL and Support Services Platform. The Lead will provide targeted technical support to USAID/DR and implementing partners and oversee all analytical activities, including evaluations, assessments, and research studies. This is a proposal position contingent upon USAID award. ** Dominican nationals are strongly encouraged to apply ** Responsibilities: Oversee the design, implementation, resourcing, and quality assurance of all assessments, performance, and impact evaluations. Design evaluation methodology, data collection methods, instruments, and evaluation protocols. Oversee data collection and analysis, ensuring rigor and quality assurance. Draft technical scopes of work for and supervise the performance of consultants and subcontractors supporting analytical activities. Disseminate and present evaluation findings and key learnings in reports, workshops, meetings, conferences, and seminars. Ensure that what is learned from evaluations and assessments informs adaptive management by USAID and implementation partners. Requirements Master’s degree in social sciences, economics, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field. Minimum eight years of demonstrated experience in research, evaluation, statistics and/or monitoring projects related to development; USAID experience preferred. At least five years of experience in design, implementation, management, and analysis for performance and impact evaluations of development projects. Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods and familiarity with innovative MEL approaches are a plus. Familiarity with USAID policies related to evaluation and performance management. Experience with statistical packages such as SPSS or STATA. Excellent collaboration, management, and communication skills. Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish required; Prior experience working in the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean, and/or Latin America is required; Understanding of USAID regulations and policies, including but not limited to the Automated Directives System 201, the Evaluation Policy, and the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy. How to apply Senior Evaluation Lead, USAID/DR MEL and Support Services Platform – LINC