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.