Senior Evaluation Specialist (Mixed Methods and Realist Evaluation Lead)

Integrated Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) is an American management consulting firm delivering high-impact solutions to complex organizational challenges. We partner with government and private sector clients to strengthen institutions, enhance performance, and drive measurable results in the U.S. and around the world. With a track record of over 300 projects across more than 120 countries, IBTCI brings deep expertise and agile support to government agencies, corporations, and international institutions. We are known for our ability to work in complex settings including conflict-affected areas and for our commitment to actionable insight, data-driven strategy, and long-term impact.

Job Title: Senior Evaluation Specialist (Mixed Methods and Realist Evaluation Lead)

Department/Location: Remote; possibly 6-7 days overseas

Reports To: Team Leader / Vice President

Type: Consultant,

Estimated LOE: 40-45 days, February/March-June/July 2026

Classification: Consultancy

Clearance Required: N/A

Overview: The Senior Evaluation Specialist co-leads the technical design and implementation of the mixed-methods evaluation approach with the Team Leader, contributes to rubrics, ensures data quality, and drives evidence synthesis across countries.

Their responsibilities will include:

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Methodological Design
   • Design evaluation matrix, data collection protocols, and realist inquiry parameters.
   • Develop rubrics to assess contribution level, strength of evidence, and scalability potential.
2. Tool Development and Training
   • Draft interview guides, data extraction templates, case study protocols, and participatory tools.
   • Provide methodological coaching to country consultants.
3. Data Collection and Triangulation
   • Conduct semi-structured interviews with key informants (Unitaid, CHAI, WHO, PAHO, implementing partners).
   • Review monitoring data, country reports, and secondary literature.
4. Evidence Analysis and Synthesis
   • Lead coding and thematic analysis across eight countries.
   • Apply realist principles: identifying context–mechanism–outcome configurations.
   • Contribute to cross-country comparison and identification of transferable lessons.
5. Reporting Contributions
   • Draft major sections of the inception, first, second, and final reports in coordination with the TL and other team members.
   • Validate findings for accuracy and methodological rigor.

Key Deliverables

• Draft methodology chapter in inception report under direction of the Team Leader
• Evaluation matrix, data collection tools, rubrics
• Contributions to all report drafts
• Synthesized cross-country evidence tables

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8–12 years in mixed-methods evaluation
• Understanding of OECD-DAC evaluation criteria, Unitaid’s access barriers, and principles of realist and participatory evaluation to explore what worked, for whom, in what contexts, and why using a realist lens
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Experience with global health and SRH programs

Education: An advanced degree in a relevant field across the social sciences

Working Environment: Work is performed in a typical corporate office environment or remotely.

Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that required the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: 10% travel is required.

Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the Organization:

Proudly based in Fairfax, Virginia since 1987, Integrated Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) is an American management consulting firm delivering high-impact solutions to complex organizational challenges. We partner with government and private sector clients to strengthen institutions, enhance performance, and drive measurable results in the U.S. and around the world. With a track record of over 300 projects across more than 120 countries, IBTCI brings deep expertise and agile support to government agencies, corporations, and international institutions. We are known for our ability to work in complex settings including conflict-affected areas and for our commitment to actionable insight, data-driven strategy, and long-term impact. We help our clients achieve meaningful results by leveraging innovative approaches and technologies. Through strategic partnerships across government and the private sector, we deliver smarter solutions—faster, more efficiently, and at a lower cost.

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