Social Impact, Inc.

Role Description Social Impact is seeking a part-time consultant to serve as the DQR Specialist who will support or lead the following tasks: - Prior to implementation of MCC programs: - Review potential data sources and recommend corrective actions. - Develop recommendations for possible project interventions that will maximize high-quality data reporting during MCC program implementation. - During implementation of MCC programs: - Conduct DQRs focused on data sources and indicators included in an M&E Plan and data reported in the Indicator Tracking Table submitted quarterly by MCC's partner countries. - Inform DQR Action Plans and additional data quality remediation efforts. - Support the design of project interventions or the implementation of DQR Action Plans. - Conduct trainings for MCC staff, partner country staff, or others involved in the documentation or use of data for decision-making related to MCC programs, including: - How to conduct DQRs. - How DQRs can or should differ across sectors. - Prioritizing recommendations to pursue. - Securing stakeholder buy-in for DQRs. - Sustaining any data quality improvements. Qualifications - Minimum of a Master's (or higher) Degree in Economics and/or Statistics, or another relevant field. - 10 or more years of experience in performance monitoring issues and data quality reviews in developing countries. - 10 or more years of experience managing multi-sector teams to achieve specific measurable results. - Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills and demonstrated ability to hold staff accountable for performance and effectively interact with various stakeholders including government officials, project implementers, and project participants, among others. - Proficiency in French (preferred). - Publication record (preferred). Requirements - Please submit your CV in English for best consideration of your candidacy. CVs must not exceed a maximum of 5 pages. Benefits - Opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company. - Work as part of a creative and committed team. - Make a difference in the well-being of our world.

Research Manager Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including energy, infrastructure, health and education, the environment, governance and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over one hundred countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits. Social Impact strives to be a great place to work. We work hard to create opportunities for growth and ensure that our staff are fulfilled and engaged. We believe we are better when we collaborate, learn from one another and have fun while working hard. Position Description: The Research Manager (RM) will primarily be responsible for managing a portfolio of research/evaluation projects with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the US Department of State, the World Bank, or other donor agencies and organizations. ***This position will start out as a part-time role (estimated at a minimum of 20 hours per week) with benefits including health care, 401K match, and paid time off. There is a possibility of additional work depending on the candidate’s skill set and SI’s portfolio. The position is fully remote, but candidates must be based in the US*** Responsibilities: Service Delivery (80%) - Manage a portfolio of research/evaluations (or other monitoring and evaluation tasks), carrying out core managerial and technical functions, with oversight by Technical Directors and other senior technical project staff. - Oversee the work of junior staff on individual contracts and coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and clients. - Manage evaluations (or other M&E tasks) through their life cycle from start-up and design phases through multiple rounds of data collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination. Specific responsibilities may include: Technical Service Delivery - Lead and/or support common technical tasks on projects including literature reviews; research/evaluation design; instrument development and programming; enumerator training; data quality assurance; data cleaning and statistical analysis; qualitative data collection, coding and analysis; report writing; data de-identification; and dissemination. - Oversee the work of local data collection contractors and conduct regular quality control on quantitative and qualitative datasets, using SI’s standard quality control processes. - As appropriate, participate in field work, such as data collection, capacity building, program monitoring, or research/evaluation design. These tasks will be graduated to match level of proficiency and skill. - In collaboration with senior technical staff, conduct quality assurance to ensure high quality client deliverables (e.g., research/evaluation design reports, research/evaluation reports). Contract Management - Establish, monitor, and update research/evaluation/M&E work plans. - With support of the finance department, monitor project budgets and financial status and ensure financial reporting requirements are met. - Identify, recruit and contract personnel for research/evaluation projects as needed. - Lead procurement of local data collection partners as needed including writing request for proposals, outreach to firms, proposal review and selection, and subcontracting. - Oversee mobilization and logistical preparations for research/evaluation team travel, with the support of junior project staff and SI’s travel provider. - Coordinate research/evaluation team inputs for contract deliverables. - Serve as a responsive point of contact for clients. Business Development/Revenue Generation (10-15%) - Support marketing, business and proposal development related to new opportunities. - May write technical proposals, review draft proposals, and work with the Finance Department to develop budgets. Other Management Functions (5-10%) - Support internal initiatives or other functions, as opportunities arise and as availability allows. Qualifications: - A minimum of a Master’s degree. - A minimum of three years of exceptional work experience (with a minimum of five years preferred), with at least two years of experience managing development projects or evaluations. - Demonstrated expertise with evaluations and/or research including both quantitative and qualitative methods - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and provide guidance in a timely fashion. - Demonstrated ability to oversee team mobilization, written research products, and quality assurance processes. - Experience working on Millennium Challenge Corporation, Department of State, USAID or similar contracts. - Excellent writing and editing experience, demonstrated through reports for various audiences. - Experience creating high-impact data visualizations - Ability to travel overseas for short-term assignments. - Experience in the energy sector is highly preferred. - Fluency in English is required. High working proficiency in French strongly preferred. The salary range for this position is USD $60,000 - $85,000 (prorated based on percent time worked). Salary is commensurate with experience. Come join our diverse, innovative and collaborative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, working as part of a creative and committed team, making a difference in advancing development effectiveness across the globe.    To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

Full-Stack Platform Engineer, ImpactOS We are building a modern, data-driven platform that helps organizations design, manage, and optimize complex programs and operations. This is a foundational engineering role where you will design and build a full-stack system from configurable workflows and management interfaces to real-time data experiences and scalable APIs. You will work closely with product and data teams to ensure that complex data insights are accessible, intuitive, and actionable for end users. As an early engineer, you will have significant ownership over architecture, system design, and user experience, and will play a key role in taking the product from concept to production. This is a full-time position reporting to the CTO. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES · Architect and build a full-stack platform using React + Next.js, Node.js / FastAPI, and PostgreSQL · Develop configurable interfaces that allow users to define workflows, structures, and performance criteria across different use cases · Build interactive dashboards to monitor performance, trends, and key operational metrics in near real-time · Design and implement clean, scalable REST APIs to support frontend and data integrations · Integrate backend services that expose analytical insights and system-generated signals to the UI · Implement secure authentication and role-based access control using enterprise identity providers (e.g., Azure Active Directory) · Integrate embedded analytics tools (e.g., Power BI or similar) for advanced reporting and visualization · Build notification and alerting mechanisms to surface important system events and changes to users · Design a flexible and extensible data model capable of supporting multiple use cases and evolving requirements · Develop and maintain containerized deployments using Docker and cloud-native services (Azure preferred) · Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices for reliability and scalability · Apply secure engineering practices including encryption, audit logging, and secrets management · Implement FedRAMP-aware infrastructure practices from day one: encryption at rest/transit, audit logging, secrets management via Azure Key Vault, infrastructure-as-code with Bicep or Terraform REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS · 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience with strong frontend and backend capabilities · Proficiency in TypeScript, React, and modern frontend architecture patterns · Experience building scalable backend systems using Node.js and/or Python (FastAPI) · Strong experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs · Solid experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design and performance optimization · Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) · Hands-on experience with Docker and container-based deployments · Experience implementing authentication and authorization (OAuth 2.0, RBAC, etc.) · Strong product mindset with the ability to translate loosely defined requirements into working systems PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · Experience with Next.js (App Router, SSR, hybrid rendering) · Familiarity with embedded analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) · Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, or similar) · Exposure to real-time data patterns (WebSockets, event-driven systems, streaming pipelines) · Experience building configurable platforms (workflow tools, form builders, or low-code systems) · Familiarity with integrating external data or model-driven services into applications · Experience working in regulated or security-conscious environments · Comfort using modern AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery · Familiarity with "Security First Design" and FedRAMP 20X requirements for cloud application services.

Job Title: Evaluation Team Lead Location: USA, Remote Duration: Contract-based; project timeline to be determined Background: The Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement (SCALE) program, funded by the Department of War and led by Purdue University, is a national workforce development consortium designed to address the critical shortage of personnel skilled in microelectronics, a field vital to U.S. national defense and security. SCALE employs a public-private-academic partnership (PPAP) model to align curriculum standards, industry engagement, and government priorities. The program supports a full ecosystem, from K–12 through Ph.D. and continuing education. As of September 2025, SCALE includes 33 participating universities and has served over 1,300 students at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, in addition to the more than 35,000 students (K-16) reached with microelectronics-related curriculum. The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is procuring an external evaluation that will provide a third-party, unbiased assessment of program outcomes and impacts, complementing SCALE’s internal evaluation efforts. The evaluation will address the SCALE’s program impact on workforce development, educational and professional development outcomes, recruitment and retention, and program effectiveness and replicability. Position Description: SI is seeking a part-time Team Lead (TL) to lead the SCALE Evaluation. The TL will be responsible for leading the evaluation team, guiding evaluation activities, and ensuring the production and completion of all deliverables. The TL will guide the desk review, support the design of tools for data collection, provide oversight of data collection activities, lead selected qualitative interviews, support data analysis, coordinate technical inputs of team members, and lead the production of the inception report, and draft reports, including the final evaluation report. Responsibilities: • Lead the evaluation team according to the SOW, as approved by OSD and Social Impact • Work closely with the Evaluation Team Members, delegate responsibilities for data collection and analysis • Lead the design and oversight of a desk review of literature and program documents and identify any gaps in existing data, as needed • Lead the development of a detailed evaluation Inception Report, including the evaluation design and data collection instruments, coordinating technical inputs from the team • Lead the identification of relevant secondary datasets, establishment of data sharing/use agreements, and merging and analysis of datasets • Lead remote qualitative interviews with selected key informants • Provide oversight and leadership and ensure quality of data analysis • Lead the development and finalization of project deliverables, including: the inception report, desk review, and data collection tools; preliminary findings presentation and final evaluation presentations and workshops; draft and final reports; and learning and dissemination materials and events • Ensure quality work in all deliverables and implement quality assurance processes in coordination with OSD and Social Impact • Work closely with Social Impact and communicate in a timely and effective manner with all evaluation team members Qualifications: • Advanced university degree in the field of Evaluation, Education, Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field • Excellent oral communication and report writing skills in English • At least seven years of professional experience in policy and program evaluation in the context of workforce development with U.S. Federal agencies and clients. • Extensive knowledge of and more than eight years of experience in applying qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods • Experience using and merging datasets related to workforce development, educational and professional development outcomes Desired Qualifications: • Experience leading or supporting evaluations for the Department of War (previously Defense) or Department of Labor • Experience evaluating programs that specialize in the microelectronics sector • Familiarity with microelectronics and its relevance to national defense • Experience working with K-12 education systems, higher education, and industry partnerships is a plus This will be a part-time consultancy based remotely for the duration of the contract, contingent upon contract award. Please submit your CV in English for best consideration of your candidacy. CVs must not exceed a maximum of 5 pages. Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world. To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website. SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

Job Title: Microelectronics Education Subject Matter Expert Location: USA, Remote Duration: Contract-based; project timeline to be determined Background: The Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement (SCALE) program, funded by the Department of War and led by Purdue University, is a national workforce development consortium designed to address the critical shortage of personnel skilled in microelectronics, a field vital to U.S. national defense and security. SCALE employs a public-private-academic partnership (PPAP) model to align curriculum standards, industry engagement, and government priorities. The program supports a full ecosystem, from K–12 through Ph.D. and continuing education. As of September 2025, SCALE includes 33 participating universities and has served over 1,300 students at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, in addition to the more than 35,000 students (K-16) reached with microelectronics-related curriculum. The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is procuring an external evaluation that will provide a third-party, unbiased assessment of program outcomes and impacts, complementing SCALE’s internal evaluation efforts. The evaluation will address the SCALE’s program impact on workforce development, educational and professional development outcomes, recruitment and retention, and program effectiveness and replicability. Position Description: SI is seeking a part-time Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the SCALE Evaluation. The SME will be responsible for supporting the design of evaluation with key subject matter expertise on workforce development and microelectronics, and supporting evaluation activities such as data collection, analysis, and reporting. Responsibilities: • Provide subject matter expertise on workforce development within the microelectronics sector to inform the evaluation design and analytical approaches. • Advise on the use of appropriate secondary datasets • Analyze recruitment and retention strategies, focusing on U.S. citizen participation in microelectronics careers • Compare SCALE's effectiveness with non-SCALE institutions in terms of student outcomes and workforce readiness • Provide recommendations for program improvements and replicability in other defense-critical STEM fields Qualifications: • Advanced university degree in the field of Education, Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field • Excellent oral communication and report writing skills in English. • Familiarity with microelectronics instruction and its relevant applications to national defense • Strong analytical and quantitative skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders Desired Qualifications: • Experience working with the Department of War and/or Department of Labor • Proven experience in evaluating educational programs, specifically in STEM or workforce development • Experience working with K-12 education systems, higher education, and industry partnerships is a plus • Experience in conducting assessments for federal programs or initiatives • Published research in microelectronics or STEM education • Familiarity with public-private-academic partnerships This will be a part-time consultancy based remotely for the duration of the contract, contingent upon contract award. Please submit your CV in English for best consideration of your candidacy. CVs must not exceed a maximum of 5 pages. Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world. To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website. SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.