Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons

Proficiency in Georgian is strongly preferred. Russian a plus

Based in Washington, D.C.

Khulisa is currently seeking candidates for two positions with the following requisite qualifications for a six-month evaluation of the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) program’s effectiveness for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons in the Caucasus.

Evaluation Team Requirements (for both positions)

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline (PhD advantageous);
• At least 5 (five) years of relevant work experience in humanitarian settings;
• Demonstrated familiarity with IDP protection and assistance and humanitarian assistance;
• Prior experience working in the Caucasus required: Georgia (preferred), and/or Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia;
• Prior experience on United States Government (USG)-funded assignments is required, preferably for US Department of State and/or PRM;
• Must have familiarity of both technical and humanitarian terms;
• Must have an understanding of the mandates/responsibilities of PRM and its partners in protecting and assisting refugees and IDPs;
• An awareness of relevant research and evaluations conducted by UNHCR, ICRC, IOM, NGOs, and universities is required;
• Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting, including with sensitive data in order to protect confidentiality, is needed;
• Prior experience and knowledge of PRM is highly beneficial;
• Must be proficient in English (speaking and writing).
• Proficiency in Georgian is strongly preferred. Russian a plus.
• Fully available to participate as independent consultant for the duration of this assignment.

Position 1: Evaluation Specialist (Team Lead) (Mid or Senior)

• Experience designing, implementingand leading overseas evaluations in humanitarian settings;
• Track record of managing large-scale evaluations effectively and collaboratively;
• Based in Washington D.C., U.S.

Position 2: Subject Matter Expert (Mid or Senior)

Based in Washington, D.C. or Georgia (preferred).

• Expertise in one or more of the following categories are required: Humanitarian Assistance/Complex Emergency Specialist, Conflict Prevention, Mitigation and Reduction and Post-Conflict Reconstruction Specialist and/or Democracy and Governance Analyst;
• Must be familiar with PRM-funded programs;
• Must have experience working in non-camp humanitarian settings in countries assisting refugees and IDPs;
• Based in Washington, D.C. or Georgia (preferred).

Interested?  Do you meet all the above requirements?

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