Research Assistant

 

About Us

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm dedicated to development, with 39 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. DevTech core practice areas include: Monitoring Evaluation, Research and Learning; Data Solutions; Public Financial Management and Fiscal Sustainability; and Education, Gender, and Youth.

At DevTech, we care deeply about doing work that leads to positive change in the world. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to an inclusive work environment. We encourage each person to learn, develop, and meet their professional potential. We rethink and evolve how we do things to grow and improve our company.

Overview

To support the evaluation, DevTech, will engage a team of evaluation specialists, technical advisors, and research assistants to perform a summative evaluation of the MITRE cyber advisory services program with concentration on the implementation sites of Thailand, Mongolia, Malaysia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Specifically, the Research Assistant will work closely with their assigned Technical Advisor/Subject Matter Expert in writing their respective “Key Findings” section of the report. The following section summarizes the specific duties and responsibilities of the Research Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage data from data collection. Data collection methods are likely to include but are not limited to desk research/analysis, surveys, on-the-ground research, consultations, or interviews with: US Embassy officers directly involved with the program, partner government beneficiaries of the program, and possibly private-sector or academia stakeholders, and review of and information from a variety of other sources.
• Verify data quality from data collection.
• Perform data analysis using software and present data in easy-to-understand graphic formats that are Section 508 compliant.
• Work in coordination with their assigned Technical Advisor / Subject Matter Expert and will be expected to note-take during interview and focus group sessions.
• Support the Technical Advisor / Subject Matter Expert in drafting their assigned “Key Findings” section of the evaluation.
• Assist in conducting literature reviews, preparing initial evaluation drafts, conducting outreach to stakeholders for interviews, scheduling data collection, collecting and cleaning data, conducting preliminary findings, and preparing presentations.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level or Undergraduate-level Degree
• Highly skilled in conducting literature reviews, incorporating qualitative and quantitative data into evaluation/research findings, and developing surveys.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience conducting surveys, key informant interviews, as well as individual/group interviews.
• Skill in performing data quality verification.
• Skill in the use of data analysis software, office suite, and presentation of data in graphic formats (e.g. graphs, maps, charts, etc.)

EEO Statement

NOTE: This job posting should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (40 and older), physical and mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history) or characteristics, military status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship or alienage, or any other protected status as established by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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