Active Secret Security Clearance is a minimum requirement

Khulisa is currently seeking suitable Independent Evaluators and Researchers based in the US with security clearance and experience working with DoD security cooperation programs to join our global consultancy database for upcoming consultancies.

Program Manager

Overall management and functioning of all evaluation activities such as planning, budgeting, identifying appropriate staffing levels, securing qualified staff, reporting and deliverables.

Minimum requirements:

• Master’s degree in management or related field
• 10 years’ of program management experience with emphasis on project cost, schedule, performance, and requirements management
• Active duty military or NGB experience or experience within DoD
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Experience working with DoD security cooperation programs.

Senior Evaluator

Overall management and functioning of evaluation activities incl planning, budgeting, staffing, reporting and deliverables. Provides technical guidance, conducting field work and research, overseeing evaluation design & execution, and ensuring evaluation meets all DoD guidelines and policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Evaluation Sciences or in International Development or a related field, such as Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration
• 10 years’ experience in evaluation and performance management of projects; research methods; and/or project design.
• 5 years’ experience in project or program management
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Familiarity with American Evaluation Association (AEA) standards

Preferred Requirements:

• PhD in Evaluation Sciences or in International Development or a related field, such as Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration
• 15 years’ experience in evaluation and performance management of projects; research methods; and/or project design
• Experience researching relevant DoD security cooperation topics such as great power competition, focused on China and Russia.

Senior Researcher

Ensuring DoD guidance, processes, and procedures are addressed within the evaluation framework. Familiar with DoD environment and doctrine and have a firm grasp of the DoD security cooperation environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Evaluation Sciences or in International Development or a related field, such as Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration
• 10 years’ of US military or DoD experience
• Active Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Requirements:

• PhD in Evaluation Sciences or in International Development or a related field, such as Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration
• 15 years’ of US military or DOD experience
• Experience researching relevant DoD security cooperation topics such as great power competition, focused on China and Russia.

Senior Evaluation Methodologist

Responsible for evaluation methodology and design. This includes providing relevant technical guidance, identifying and executing the appropriate agreed upon methodology, and conducting field work and research.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Evaluation Sciences or in International Development or a related field, such as Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration
• Possesses 10 years’ experience in conducting project monitoring and program evaluations, surveys, assessments, and data analysis.
• Possesses knowledge of international best practices on project design, implementation, evaluation and learning, as well as excellent interpersonal, writing and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with American Evaluation Association (AEA) standards
• Active Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Requirements:

• PhD in Evaluation Sciences or in International Development or a related field, such as Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration
• 15 years’ experience in evaluation and performance management of projects; research methods; and/or project design.
• Experience working with DoD security cooperation programs
• Experience researching relevant DoD security cooperation topics such as great power competition, focused on China and Russia.

Junior Researcher

Responsible for supporting evaluation design and execution. This includes providing relevant technical expertise, supporting identification and execution of the appropriate agreed upon methodology, field work and research.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Evaluation Sciences or in International Development or a related field, such as Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration
• 2 years’ experience conducting AM&E or social science research
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Experience researching relevant DoD security cooperation topics such as great power competition, focused on China and Russia.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Evaluation Sciences or in International Development or a related field, such as Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration
• 5 years’ experience conducting AM&E or social science research.

Submit CVs highlighting relevant experience and indicating the position you are applying for in the email subject at:

talent@khulisa.com by July 31, 2020