Description

ICF is seeking a motivated Survey Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of nationally representative population and facility-based surveys in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Specific programmatic and technical tasks include:

Working with host country implementing organizations and other survey stakeholders to implement surveys and activities to meet data needs within budget and time constraints.

Providing technical assistance to countries in various stages of the survey process, e.g., questionnaire adaptation, field staff training, fieldwork monitoring, report writing, and dissemination of the survey findings. 

Preparing and adapting training materials and working with implementing agencies to train local field staff in questionnaire content and interviewing techniques.

Negotiating and/or managing local cost budgets with host-country implementing organizations.

Preparing contracts and subcontracts for implementing agencies.

Preparing IRB protocols.

Assuring ICF and program protocols are followed to ensure data quality and timeliness.

Writing and reviewing survey reports, including descriptions of survey activities and interpretation of survey results.

Communicating throughout all stages of the survey process with other staff, implementing agencies, donor agencies, and other key stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.

Working with data analysts on an as-needed basis to conduct data quality assessments and interpret demographic data.

This position will be either remote or hybrid, based in Rockville, Maryland, and involves approximately 25-30% travel mainly to countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Trips are typically 2-6 weeks in duration. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in low- and middle-income countries.

Required Qualifications:

Advanced degree in demography, public health, nutrition, epidemiology, or a similar topic area.

4+ years of experience in survey work, preferably in global health and population surveys. This experience must include working with biomarkers and using computer assisted personal interviewing (CAPI).

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced experience with MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Project management experience on international programs

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience in survey budget monitoring

Ability to foster productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders in a complex political environment

Strong organizational and program management skills, including the ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously and set strategic priorities

Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Professional level proficiency in French, Portuguese, or Spanish

Data analytic and visualization experience using a statistical software package e.g., Stata, R, SPSS, Tableau

Working at ICF

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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  

 

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$89,203.00 - $151,646.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)