Senior Researcher (Consultant)

Position Title: Senior Researcher (Consultant), Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Islands, and Mongolia Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (PIMMELA)

Location: Philippines; primarily remote, with possible in-person travel to project sites in Puerto Princesa City, Mandaue City, Western Samar, Zamboanga del Sur, or Isabela, as required.

Estimated level of effort: 22 person-days

Reports to: PIMMELA Activity Manager (AM)

Background

The Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Islands, and Mongolia Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (PIMMELA) is a US Department of State (DoS)-supported monitoring, evaluation, and learning project implemented by Tetra Tech. As a subcontractor on the PIMMELA project, Panagora Group is seeking a Senior Researcher (Short-Term Technical Assistance) to support the finalization and dissemination of the evaluation of the TB Implementation Framework Agreement – TB Commitment Grant (TIFA-TCG) in the Philippines. The assignment will build on the existing Preliminary Evaluation Report prepared in January 2025 and focus on validating findings, addressing stakeholder comments, refining the analysis, and finalizing the evaluation report. Targeted follow-up may be undertaken, as necessary, to clarify findings or address material evidence gaps. This assignment does not involve conducting a new evaluation or a new round of primary data collection.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

·        Lead the review and refinement of the Preliminary Evaluation Report;

·        Oversee validation and additional analysis;

·        Lead the preparation of the Final Evaluation Report;

·        Lead the consultations with relevant stakeholders;

·        Ensure that comments are appropriately addressed;

·        Oversee final quality assurance and publication of report and other knowledge products; and

·        Supervise the Research Assistant

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in evaluation, health, social sciences, public policy, business management, or a related field
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and leading performance evaluations, rapid assessments, or analytical studies, preferably for U.S. Government-funded programs (DoS, USAID, or similar)
  
• Demonstrated experience managing evaluations, assessments, or documentation of health programs or health systems in the Philippines or abroad
  
• Strong expertise in mixed-methods research design, including qualitative data collection and analysis
  
• Proven ability to manage multi-member assessment teams and deliver high-quality reports within tight timeframes
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the TIFA-TCG mechanism or its implementation in the Philippines
  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer
  
• Ability to travel to project sites and other locations as needed
  

Panagora Group is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We invite applications from all interested parties.