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EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)
EDC is one of the world's leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.
EDC's approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC's commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.
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Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) is serving as the Prime recipient of USAID's five-year Inclusive Development and Equitable Assistance (IDEA) Leader with Associate (LWA) Award. Grounded in the twin tenets of inclusive development, namely "nothing about us without us," and "do no harm," EDC partners with marginalized and underrepresented groups in USAID regions around the world to advance their own development goals while being more intentionally engaged as part of USAID's international development efforts.
The project strengthens engagement of marginalized and underrepresented groups and persons in vulnerable situations (MUGPV) in USAID's international development effort by facilitating partnerships between MUGPV and USAID entities like USAID Missions, Bureaus, or Independent Offices (M/B/IOs). It further enhances capacity of MUGPV by assessing existing capabilities, developing and advancing tailored capacity strengthening interventions, facilitating linkages and collaboration among MUGPV organizations, and disseminating learning strategies and best practices between and among them.
Position Description
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist (Research Associate I) is responsible for supporting the overall implementation of USAID IDEA LWA MEL activities. They will contribute to the design, and continuing refinement of the LWA's results-based M&E System, while responding to MEL needs of IDEA's evolving programmatic design and implementation strategies. The MEL Specialist (Research Associate I) will work closely with the Database Manager and liaise will IDEA field partners to ensure data collection, data storage, and reporting requirements are met and align with quality standards. The MEL Specialist (Research Associate I) will also analyze data, draft reports, and carry out data collection and analysis for technical and operations research and learning, as well as support USAID to conduct routine data quality assessments and learning activities. The MEL Specialist (Research Associate I) will report to IDEA LWA Senior MEL Officer. This is full-time position that can be based anywhere in the United States.
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EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Equity and excellence are inseparable. If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply.
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EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $58,500 to $75,000. Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailingor by calling her at 800-225-4276 or 617-618-2329.
EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and has Affirmative Action Plans for Women and Minorities and for Disabled Workers and VeteransFull Time
$102k-135k (estimate)
03/27/2024
04/10/2024
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Waltham, MA
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