The World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
Abt seeks a Principal Associate to lead domestic and international/USAID projects. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality analytical and evidence building services to clients including analyses, assessments, impact evaluations, and other analytical services. In addition, they will lead business development activities through client development, capture, proposal, and other pipeline development activities. Roles will also include project leadership through the provision of overall management, team leadership, and direction and administrative oversight on projects to ensure compliance and quality.
Core Responsibilities
What We Value
Demonstrated leadership, management, and operational experience in overseeing multiple tasks and priorities at the same time, and effectively determining priority actions. This includes experience managing large-scale, national or worldwide research and analytical programs with time sensitive deliverables, as well as people management skills. Professional experience leading large-scale, complex evaluations, including studies in developing country contexts. Demonstrated experience developing diverse evidence translation and learning products and a commitment to helping policymakers and practitioners better utilize evidence in program design. Experience developing and executing research to address learning agendas. Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills. Commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, as evidenced in previous management positions and programming. Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of partners, including federal, state, and local governments, civil society organizations, private sector representatives, and local communities. Ability to travel as required. At least ten years of experience in performance and impact evaluation, research, field surveys, assessments, and other analytical tasks. This experience should include strong quantitative analysis skills. Bachelor’s Degree + Fifteen years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Twelve years of relevant experience, or PhD + Ten years of relevant experienceWhat We Offer
Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Global provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $139,000 to $222,000 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.
Disclaimer: Abt Global will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
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