QED is a global consulting firm with more than 20 years of experience providing data-driven and insightful solutions in close to 100 countries. We are passionate about transforming lives through knowledge-based solutions. Leveraging deep expertise in monitoring, evaluation, global health, and learning, we help our clients collect, analyze, visualize, and ultimately use data in more effective ways. Our work maximizes results through the use of cutting-edge technologies and innovation, organizational development, and evidence-based decision-making.

• Collaboration: Strengthened collaboration, both internally and with external stakeholders, enables USAID to better leverage expertise, learning and resources; and deepens local ownership.
• Learning: Systematic learning, through applied research, monitoring and evaluation, informs and improves the relevance, quality and cost- effectiveness of programs and operations
• Performing: Adaptive management of program implementation and meta-level interventions to improve the quality of USAID program outcomes.

Position Overview

• Conduct a country-level Gender Analysis and structure report recommendations by Mission sectors (Health, Education, Governance, and Economic Growth) to provide a framework for effective integration of gender equality and female empowerment in its programs.
• This responds to USAID’s gender requirements and complies with ADS 201.3.2.9 and ADS 205 which require that Strategic Plans reflect attention to gender concerns. Namely that it analysis identifies the macro or sectoral level societal gender inequalities or obstacles to female empowerment so that gender equality and female empowerment can be reflected in the CDCS Goal,  Development Objectives (DOs), and  Intermediate Results (IRs) and sub-Intermediate Results.

The Gender Assessment Team Leader will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Leading the development and implementation of the assessment plan, including the assessment workplan and milestones for the various stages of the assessment
• Working closely with USAID/Uganda to finalize the gender assessment questions and framework, assess and analyze the most relevant documents and data and develop the inception report.
• Leading and finalizing the assessment design, including conducting a literature review, the development of data collection tools, and data analysis This will include interview guides, online questionnaires for stakeholders who have access to Internet, and remote discussions with key stakeholders using structured tools.
• Participating in discussions and key informant interviews with key donors, NGOs active in gender-related areas, and Government of Uganda (GoU) and USAID officials.
• Leading and overseeing data collection using virtual or remote methods, present and discuss the primary key findings and conclusions from the field work.
• Leading the data analysis and start writing the report immediately after the fieldwork and out brief with USAID/Uganda
• Drafting Assessment report that will present the findings and recommendations under each assessment question, expected results and present an action plan, and incorporate client feedback for final
• Organizing a dissemination workshop to share the key findings, conclusions and recommendation with USAID, IPs, and relevant Ugandan officials.

• Bachelor’s in International Development, Gender Studies, or another relevant field
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in gender, inclusive development, or related field
• Prior experience developing and implementing assessments for USAID
• Understanding of USAID and development programming. Understanding of development partner and host country government development landscape, key stakeholders, and potential USAID partners within respective project focus areas
• Familiarity with USAID program cycle, including monitoring, evaluation, and learning practices and policy, extensive knowledge of USAID ADS 201 is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and a deep attention to details
• Clear communication skills in both written and oral forms. Accuracy and fluency in written and spoken English, additional fluency in any of Uganda’s local languages preferred
• Ability to work independently with excellent time management. Ingenuity, ability to generate ideas for a variety of activities, propose new courses of action, and make appropriate recommendations
• Relationship building skillset, ability to understand and respond to project management needs and develop trust
• Synthesis, ability to gather information from disparate sources and connect the dots to form a coherent picture of project progress and external circumstances, ability to tell a compelling story with evidence
• Collaborative, ability to work with colleagues and partners across sectors and outside traditional functional expertise in order to catalyze activity toward shared objectives
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

To apply for this position please follow the following steps:

1. Complete the online application.
2. Attach your resume/CV.
3. Click on this link to complete a USAID Biodata/1420 form, fill out the form, sign it, and attach/upload it to your application. 
4. You may also include other documents such as cover letter and/or a work sample.
5. Submit your application, resume/CV, completed biodata, and any additional documents.

Please note that applications submitted by other means; or without either a resume/CV and/or biodata may not be considered. Only finalists will be contacted; no phone calls please.

A submitted application to QED in response to a position on a bid or proposal, indicates your agreement to be included in our submission to the client at least on an illustrative named basis. 

The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. AA/V/D. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.