Mathematica is hiring International Survey Specialists in DC, New Jersey, Cambridge, Chicago, Ann Arbor, and California!
International Survey Specialist
Positions are currently available in Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ; Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL; Ann Arbor, MI; and Oakland, CA
Mathematica Policy Research is seeking talented individuals to join a collaborative team that conducts research and data collection to support both international and domestic evaluations. Successful candidates for the International Survey Specialist position will possess an understanding of research methods, bring field experience in developing countries, be experienced in overseeing data collection to address research questions, have exceptional communication skills, collaborate effectively, and be enthusiastic about using their skills to respond to current public policy challenges and information needs. In particular, we are seeking individuals to support our growing work in early grade reading in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Mathematica is a nationally recognized research organization that conducts social policy studies domestically and around the globe in labor, education, disability, welfare, health care, nutrition, and related topics. Our mission is to improve public well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear on the work we do for our clients, which include federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as private foundations.
With offices in Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL; Ann Arbor, MI; and Oakland, CA, Mathematica offers its employees a stimulating, team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of employee ownership. We provide generous paid time off and an on-site fitness center (in NJ, DC and Cambridge).
We have a current position for the survey specialist position in all offices.
Duties of the position are varied and typically include:
- Supporting senior staff to design and implement rigorous evaluations of development programs across sectors and in a variety of environments
- Design data collection protocols and direct and manage data collection teams, including identifying local data collection organizations, preparing interviewer training, and implementation of sample designs and complex data collection procedures
- Conduct analyses, write professional reports on research activities suitable for publication or dissemination, and present findings to funders and country-level stakeholders and at research conferences
- Contribute to business development by preparing proposal text and budgets
- Assist with project management (such as task planning and oversight, analyzing costs progress reporting, monitoring subcontractor activity)
- Travel to the field to discuss and execute rigorous designs working with local partners
- Help to develop and implement capacity building efforts in rigorous evaluation to local stakeholders and funders
- Contribute to the growth and development of Mathematica’s Center for International Policy Research
Position Requirements: Qualifications for the position include:
- Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, development, social sciences, statistics, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience); or
- Experience in evaluation design, preferably experience with quantitative and qualitative methods, and ability to strike balance between rigor and feasibility of implementation
- Knowledge of survey research methods and experience designing and directing data collection efforts in the development context
- Field experience in international development data collection and research, with a focus on impact evaluations (Latin America and the Caribbean strongly preferred)
- Experience working closely with local stakeholders, implementers, and local data collection firms, and collaborating and communicating effectively with a wide range of professionals and cultures
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience developing and administering early grade reading (EGRA) assessment measures strongly preferred
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Spanish fluency required
- To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, one writing sample on which you were the sole author, and contact information for three references. You will be asked to attach these materials during the online application process.
For full consideration, please apply online for this position by December 19th, 2014.
Please see the direct apply URL below.
