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Call for CVs - Democracy and Governance Subject Matter Experts

Dexis Consulting Group
United States
Nov 06, 2024
Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world. Dexis embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions. At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded. About the Position Dexis is looking to build a roster of qualified consultants with significant experience leading and/or serving as senior members of research/evaluation teams studying democracy, rights, and governance topics for and with USAID. These consultants may be contacted on an as-needed basis forongoing USAID opportunities as part of the DRG LER III activity, of which Dexis is a consortium member.The DRG LER III contract has three objectives: Learning, evaluation, and research needs of USAID's global DRG cadre and other stakeholders are met using best fit methodologies and in time to inform decision-making about DRG foreign assistance; A technical evidence base regarding what works and does not work in DRG programming is generated, expanded, and effectively communicated; Evaluations and research lead to learning that is used and applied by USAID staff and partners. In order to achieve this objective, the Activity will support the DRG Center's efforts to disseminate and ensure utilization of the new learnings identified throughout the Activity. Specific experience includes, but is not limited do: Democratic Governance Participation and Inclusion Enabling Credible, Free and Fair, and Peaceful Elections and Transition of Power Boosting Independent Media Advancing Civic Engagement Promoting Justice and the Rule of Law Advancing Respect for Human Rights Countering Resurgent Authoritarian Influence Addressing and Fighting Corruption Promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Responsibilities Serve as SME on USAID evaluations, assessments, research, learning activities, technical assistance, or other programmatic support. Support Evaluation Team Leads and other team members by providing DRG technical expertise. Help ensure technical quality of products and final deliverables. Ensure that evaluation or methodological approaches accurately consider the local DRG context. Contribute to data collection and fieldwork activities; oversee team members and adhere to design standards, protocols, and quality standards. Ensure compliance and adherence to USAID ADS, DRG Policies, and general best practices. Support recommendations, findings, and conclusions, and author draft and final reports. Present as necessary to USAID and disseminate to USAID and stakeholders. Qualifications A Ph.D. and 10 years of minimum relevant technical experience; Or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (i.e., minimum 14 years plus Master's degree) Advanced degree in democracy, rights, and governance or a related field. Recent experience supporting or participating USAID DRG programming, bringing an understanding of USAID as a client. Technical expertise in democracy and governance sectors (to be determined by individual taskings) in the international development sector. Possess excellent English oral and written communication skills and the ability to translate highly technical research for a practitioner audience; Have proven experience using both qualitative and quantitative research methods; A commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work and learning environment. Dexis is on a mission to help solve today's most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is "find a way or make a way" - that's how Dexis goes "all in." How will you? If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now! Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview. Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law. As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks. If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proofthat you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.