Technical Director - Burma
United States
Data – MEL /
Full Time /
Remote
Location:
Remote within the U.S.
What you will do:
Bixal seeks a Technical Director to join our growing International Programs Team.
Responsibilities:
- Provide Third Party Monitoring (TPM) expertise to the Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs (BHA) in support of their work in Burma.
- Provide training on BHA monitoring preferences to Bixal team members and sub-contractor staff.
- Provide training on best practice in TPM including use of technology, data analysis, quality control, reporting and other topics as required
- Ensure the team has a thorough understanding of Do No Harm, ethical approaches to monitoring in humanitarian contexts.
- Provide technical assistance and quality assurance oversight to the Burma team to ensure that their standard operating procedures, data quality assurance and reporting are of the highest quality for BHA.
- Travel to Bangkok up to 4 times/year to meet with, plan with and conduct trainings for the team.
- Be available to meet with the client weekly (or as needed).
- Provide technical assistance on special studies (design, sampling, data collection strategies)
- Provide technical assistance on conducting data quality assessments for BHA.
- Lead technical initiatives to systematize quality across the project (and organization as appropriate) and support the roll-out of standard approaches.
- Represent the company to donors, partners and collaborators to advance the interests of the company.
- Serve as a thought leader and high-level representative for Bixal in the wider development community.
- Assume full accountability for the quality of work and client satisfaction for the TPM Burma project.
- Mentor Burmese and sub-contractor staff.
- Assist with trouble shooting and problem solving when needs arise, including delivering services to the client when required.
- Actively contribute to new business development through leading, writing, and reviewing proposals as requested (less than 10%).
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in social sciences, such as international relations, political science, economics, or related subject, with technical training in MEL
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in MEL roles
- Strong qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis skills, including knowledge of data management, analysis, and visualization software (e.g. Stata, Atlas.ti, Tableau, etc.)
- Expertise in TPM in humanitarian / conflict settings
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills, including expert cross-cultural communication skills
- Strong cultural competence and ability to work flexible hours to accommodate clients or consultants in other time zones
- Knowledge of USAID and BHA approaches and regulations
- A self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize assignments to meet required deadlines
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- A commitment to advancing a diverse and inclusive work environment
Nice to Haves:
- Knowledge of the Burmese operating context is preferred
Perks & Benefits:
Competitive base salary
Flex hours
Work from home flexibility
401K with matching incentive
Parental Leave
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Flex Spending Account
Company provided short-term disability
Company provided life insurance
Commuter benefits
Generous PTO
11 Paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
New business referral bonus
Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.
Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.
