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Working Title/Rank: Research Associat - CBT Specialist
Position Category: Research Professionals
Recruitment ID: 1001952
Position ID: 1002321
Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000
FT/PT: Full Time
Department: Carolina Population Center
Application Deadline: 11/30/2009
Proposed Start Date: 12/01/2009
 
Position Summary:
MEASURE Evaluation, a global USAID-funded project focusing on population, health and nutrition monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities based at the Carolina Population Center (www.cpc.unc.edu), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has an immediate opening for a Research Associate for the position of Capacity Building and Training (CBT) Specialist. The CBT Specialist will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of a capacity building strategy and activities to support project objectives and results. The CBT Specialist will work with senior management in the implementation of the project capacity building strategy and activities. The position will report to the project Deputy Director for capacity building. The position will be based at MEASURE Evaluation headquarters located in Chapel Hill, NC.
 
Education Requirements:
Ph.D. degree in Public Health or in a related discipline is preferable, although a Masters degree will be considered if the applicant has 7-10 years or more of relevant international assistance in the public health arena and capacity building experience.
 
Qualifications and Experience:
Experience in monitoring and evaluation of health, population and nutrition programs in developing countries and extensive training and experience in strategic planning, institutional capacity building and organizational design/development required. Thorough understanding of the capacity building needs of developing country agencies and thorough knowledge of capacity building and training strategies and approaches that can be implemented to meet those needs desirable. Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills required. Ability to work independently; manage projects on a daily basis with minimal supervision; work effectively with other project staff, funding agencies including USAID and other international agencies; and work effectively in developing country environments required. Fluency in English required; second language, Spanish or French, highly preferred. Availability to travel internationally 10-20% of time, plus several trips within the U.S. annually required.
 
Special Instructions:
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will apply electronically at http://jobs.unc.edu/1001952. Recruitment status for position can be reviewed at: www.cpc.unc.edu/aboutcpc/employment/epamilestones. PLEASE SEE ALSO POSITION NUMBER 1002890. Interested applicants should apply for both positions.
 
Contact:
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.
 
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department, please contact Lachonya Williams, HR Coordinator, l_williams@unc.edu.