Who we are:
Bixal is a mission-driven, woman-owned small business determined to improve people's lives through human-centered strategies and transformative technologies, with a firm belief that everyone has the right to an effective government.
We deliver on this belief by partnering with leading Federal agencies to design, develop, and deliver powerful customer experiences through holistic digital product solutions and strategic communications initiatives––bringing a high standard and unique creative energy to our clients––and our wonderfully diverse culture is what makes it all possible.
Bixal unites different people with different perspectives from all over the world! We provide our team with an open and empowered environment where collaboration thrives and solutions flourish.
Location:
Papua New Guinea – remotely. Work will be performed at the consultant’s home location.
What will you do?
Bixal is seeking an Evaluation Logistician for an anticipated mid-term performance evaluation of USAID Lukautim Graun program. The objective of the activity is to create an environment and facilitate mechanisms through which communities, the private sector, and government work in partnership for the common goals of conservation and sustainable development; in which customary owners have the skills, knowledge, and incentives to sustainably manage their lands to reduce the threats to biodiversity; and each level of government has the capacity and political will to create an enabling environment supporting biodiversity conservation.
This position is a short-term consulting role and is a proposal position, contingent on contract award. The anticipated period of performance is 4 – 6 months. This is a local position – only candidates from/based in Papua New Guinea will be considered.
Position Description
The Evaluation Logistician will work closely with the evaluation team, supporting logistics and coordinating in-person data collection throughout Papua New Guinea. This evaluation is intended to examine what aspects of the program are working well, which are not working well, and what mid-course corrections are needed. It will also inform the implementation of the remainder of the project and potential future projects.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage evaluation team schedules across Papua New Guinea.
- Coordinate with other members of the evaluation team on changing environment, maintain and update plan and schedule daily through data collection.
- Coordinate travel logistics for the teams, including lodging/accommodations, ground transportation, in-country flights (if needed), among others.
- Represent Bixal and the evaluation in a professional manner to local leaders, partners, and staff.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting administration and/or logistics for data collection for an evaluation in Papua New Guinea
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and adhere to high quality standards
- Strong professional written and verbal proficiency in English
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing logistics for evaluations or similar projects
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
