Team Leader, MCC Kiribati Threshold Evaluation, Kiribati

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 health, education, workforce development, economic growth, and the environment. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits. Proposal Objective SI is bidding on a proposal funded through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), to conduct an evaluation of the $29 million MCC Kiribati Threshold Program. The Program includes the Mwakuri Aaika Nakoraoi Ibukin Maeuraoimi (MANIM) Project, which focuses on improving youth work readiness skills, job training/vocational education, labor force resilience, and access to employment. Position Description SI is seeking a Team Leader consultant to provide overall technical and managerial leadership of the evaluation, and oversight of the evaluation team members. The Team Leader should have prior experience leading similar USG‑funded evaluations in the region on the topics of 1) workforce development programs, especially in collaboration with government ministries, 2) worker protections, remittances, and overseas worker placement, and/or 3) work readiness programs. Position is contingent upon the award of the contract to Social Impact. Anticipated award date is mid‑2026. Responsibilities Responsible for the overall design, implementation, and dissemination of the evaluation. Liaise on a regular basis with MCC, SI HQ and other organizations involved in the evaluation. Serve as the evaluation’s main point of contact to MCC and ensuring high quality of all project deliverables. Develop a rigorous evaluation design appropriate to labor force development, using the appropriate combination of quantitative and qualitative methodologies to answer the evaluation questions. Oversee the data collection and data synthesis efforts. Ensure quality control and timely submission of all client deliverables. Draft, finalize and present the interim/final evaluation report to MCC. Qualifications Minimum of a Master's degree in economics, public administration, or a related field. Ph.D. preferred. Minimum of 10 years of experience designing, implementing, and/or evaluating projects in developing countries related to technical and vocational education and training, workforce development, worker protections, remittances and overseas worker placement, and/or work readiness programs. Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and collection. Experience with contribution analysis and cohort tracking surveys preferred. Experience designing and implementing quantitative tracer surveys in developing country context, including the use of electronic data collection tools. Proven strong leadership, supervision, and teamwork skills and ability to deliver results within specified and often changing timeframes. Experience conducting evaluations in Kiribati, or Oceania, preferred. Previous experience evaluating MCC projects, preferred. Oral and written fluency in English required. Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well‑being of our world. To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls. #J-18808-Ljbffr Social Impact