About US:
NORC at the University of Chicago is one of the largest and most highly respected social research organizations pursuing high quality social science research that serves the public interest both in the United States and internationally. Since its founding in 1941, NORC has been an industry leader with a distinguished record in the design, development, and implementation of survey and other data collection methodologies, applying advanced statistical and other analytical techniques to interpret social science data. NORC’s core competencies include designing and conducting rigorous impact evaluations of development projects; developing survey instruments; conducting analytic research; statistical sampling; data preparation, collection, cleaning and management; and developing survey-associated information technology.

About USAID LARA Project:
The Literacy Achievement and Retention Program is designed to “improve key aspects of reading skills in both English and three local languages in the early primary grades (Result 1); and improve the retention of learners in the primary grades (result 2).” The project seeks to improve retention of learners in the primary grades through interventions to reduce school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) in schools. If awarded the contract, NORC will conduct a rigorous impact evaluation, using experimental and/or quasi-experimental designs, and a performance evaluation of the project. The impact evaluation will include a focus on the impact of reducing school-related gender-based violence on student retention and literacy test scores.

Job Summary: The Local Evaluation Coordinator will be part of NORC’s evaluation team, serving a key coordinating role between the implementer and evaluator. The incumbent will technically will support the development of the Impact and Performance Evaluation designs; support the design quantitative and qualitative research tools; conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs); and support the senior evaluators in data quality assessments and analysis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent experience in relevant field (education, statistics, research, development, economics, etc).
A minimum of two years’ related experience in project evaluation using quantitative and/or qualitative methods in developing countries, preferably in Uganda.
Prior experience working on School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) projects.
Past exposure and experience in education projects focusing on literacy.
Past exposure and experience conducting qualitative interviews (KIIs and/or FGDs).
Prior experience with surveys is an added advantage
Past experience with USAID is an added advantage.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who so wish to join NORC’s USAID LARA project in the aforementioned capacity should send an updated CV and cover letter to: owen-russell@norc.org