Research and development Jobs in Winston-Salem, NC

Job Summary :

FHI 360 is seeking a Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) for the USAID GH Social and Behavior Change (GH SBC) Activity. GH SBC is a five-year cooperative agreement that aims to increase implementation of theory-informed, evidence-based, locally-led social and behavior change programming. The Director of MERL is an advanced subject matter expert who sets technical design and direction and consults for one or more large, highly complex technical units of a functional domain in the areas of MERL. The MERL Director will serve as the technical lead for all MERL activities conducted under the project, overseeing a team of research, M&E, knowledge management and communications advisors. In this role they will be responsible for overseeing the strategic design of MERL systems, processes, and tools; implementation of MERL activities; and documentation and dissemination of results and learning. Ensures quality of existing activities across the award. Sets agenda to guide the investment of resources in a technical space. Oversees all aspects of work globally. Establishing and monitoring best practices. Leads business development. Leads staff members’ development and mentoring. Overall responsibility for budget and regulatory compliance. Main point of contact with donors and stakeholders on technical matters. Leads large complex technical components of the organization and is accountable for developing the technical strategic and operational plans, goals, and policies.

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Technical Requirements :

• Works on problems that are routine in nature and are standard procedures and policies
• Exercises judgment within defined practices and policies to perform duties
• Responsible for planning and scheduling own workflow and timetables, within technical area and function guidelines
• Strategic focus for all activities, independent of degree of complexity
• Considered a technical expert in their field by internal and external entities
• Creates local, national, and / or regional guidelines and normative policies for subject matter areas of expertise
• Interprets findings and makes recommendations for improvements
• Performs other duties as assigned

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The expected US Based  hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidate FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to : relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours / week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

US Based Hiring Salary Range :   $150,000 - $185,000

International hiring ranges will differ based on location.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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