Team Leader/Youth Expert – Youth Assessments (Nicaragua)
SSG is accepting applications for a Team Leader position to lead consultant teams in undertaking two assessments/evaluations of youth programs in Nicaragua on behalf of USAID/Nicaragua. The consultants will specifically analyze risk factors for youth in Nicaragua’s border regions and Caribbean Coast and look at various at-risk models for development. Both assessments will utilize participatory methods – engaging youth as both researchers and respondents.
Responsibilities
The Team Leader(s) will provide technical direction and oversight for the complete assessment process, serve as the primary point of contact between USAID and the assessment team, and oversee resource management. Responsibilities will also include overseeing the orientation and coaching for youth assessors.
The anticipated level of effort is 50 days (including an anticipated 40 days of fieldwork in Nicaragua). The assignment will commence as soon as possible with a target of early June 2015.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in international youth in development, with substantial state of the art knowledge on positive youth development;
- MA or PhD in a related field;
- 10+ years of experience designing assessments specifically with non-traditional methodologies and youth-led research approaches as well as demonstrated experience working collaboratively with youth;
- A proven track record in terms of being highly qualified to lead, coordinate, and deliver assessments/evaluations (USAID experience strongly preferred);
- Experience managing other team members;
- Strong research and analytical skills and experience identifying and developing non-traditional, participatory methodologies for assessments/evaluations;
- Excellent writing/organizations skills and proven ability to deliver a high quality written assessment report and final deliverables;
- Bilingual English and Spanish language fluency preferred;
- Prior experience in the Latin America and Caribbean region required (Nicaragua experience highly desirable); and
- Ability to travel to various areas in Nicaragua to conduct assessment activities.
How To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to jobs@ssg-advisors.com as soon as possible. Please use the exact email subject line: Nicaragua Team Leader. Please also save documents (cover letter, resume, and references) in one PDF as ‘Last Name_First Name.pdf’ (e.g., Smith_Jane.pdf). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. SSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
