Evaluation And Special Studies Advisor, Pimmila

216 Msi; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 3,841,000 - 5,762,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Merit rewards

Work-life balance

Team collaboration

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Manila, Philippines, is seeking an Evaluation and Special Studies Advisor to lead evaluations, analytical studies, and monitoring across the PIMMELA program. The role focuses on health, energy, or economic growth sectors, delivering objective evidence to inform program performance and adaptive management.

The Advisor will design evaluation plans, data collection tools, and sampling strategies; lead data analysis and reporting; and translate findings into actionable recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international development, economics, statistics, public policy or relevant field.
• At least 8 years of experience in evaluation, research, and/or third-party monitoring.
• Experience designing and implementing evaluations and analytical studies with field-based monitoring and survey design.
• Strong analytical skills, including qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of evaluation plans, including evaluation questions, methodologies, and workplans.
• Design and implement performance evaluations, rapid assessments, and targeted reviews.
• Develop data collection tools, sampling strategies, and analysis plans.
• Lead data analysis and preparation of evaluation reports and presentations.
• Design and implement special studies and analyses, including surveys, situational and landscape analyses and sector-specific analytical studies.
• Integrate qualitative and quantitative methods to generate robust insights.
• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations for program teams and stakeholders.
• Translate findings from evaluations and studies into actionable insights.
• Support program teams in applying findings to improve implementation and outcomes.
• Contribute to learning products, briefs, and presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding an Evaluation and Special Studies Advisor to our Philippines, Pacific Islands, and Mongolia Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (PIMMELA) team based in Manila, Philippines.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

The Evaluation and Special Studies Advisor will lead the design and implementation of evaluations, analytical studies, and independent monitoring activities across the program portfolio, leveraging specialized experience in the health, energy, or economic growth sectors. The Advisor will ensure the generation of high-quality, objective evidence to inform program performance, accountability, and adaptive management. This role combines evaluation rigor, applied research, and field-based monitoring, enabling programs to assess effectiveness, validate results, and generate actionable insights in complex and dynamic environments. This position will report to the Chief of Party.

Essential Job Functions:

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

• Lead the development of evaluation plans, including evaluation questions, methodologies, and workplans.


• Design and implement performance evaluations, rapid assessments, and targeted reviews.


• Develop data collection tools, sampling strategies, and analysis plans.


• Lead data analysis and preparation of evaluation reports and presentations.


• Design and implement special studies and analyses, including surveys, situational and landscape analyses and sector-specific analytical studies.


• Integrate qualitative and quantitative methods to generate robust insights.


• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations for program teams and stakeholders.


• Translate findings from evaluations and studies into actionable insights.


• Support program teams in applying findings to improve implementation and outcomes.


• Contribute to learning products, briefs, and presentations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in international development, economics, statistics, public policy or relevant field required.


• A minimum of 8 years of experience in evaluation, research, and/or third-party monitoring


• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing evaluations and analytical studies, conducting field-based monitoring and verification and survey design, data collection, and mixed-methods research.


• Strong analytical skills, including qualitative and quantitative analysis.


• Professional proficiency in English, both written and verbal required.


• Strong interpersonal and report writing skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.


• Experience in health such as monitoring health systems performance, service delivery, and health outcomes and familiarity with public health indicators, surveillance systems or health program evaluations preferred.


• Experience in energy sector programming, including infrastructure, access, or resilience and an understanding of energy-related indicators preferred.


• Experience with economic growth such as monitoring economic development initiatives, investment promotion, or private sector engagement and experience with indicators related to trade, investment, market systems or job creation preferred.


• Experience working on donor-funded programs preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

• This position has no work or environmental factors outside of a standard office environment.

Additional Information:

• This position is required to be in the office Monday - Friday.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.


• Merit-based financial rewards.


• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.


• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.


• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.