SI is seeking a HDM-4 Specialist/Transport Economist to support the evaluation of the MCC Malawi Compact AGC Project. The HDM-4/TE is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of data collection for HDM-IV modelling, providing inputs into the evaluation design, data collection, and reporting. The evaluation is expected to be a performance evaluation, with HDM-4 modeling preferred.

Position is contingent upon the award of the contract to Social Impact. Anticipated award date in April 2025. Level of effort is to be determined.

Please submit your CV in English for best consideration of your candidacy. CVs must not exceed a maximum of 10 pages. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise on HDM-4 modeling including advising on the design, implementation, and quality assurance of data collection.
• Contribute to deliverables at all phases of the evaluation, including the design report, data collection plan and report(s).
• Actively participate in data collection and analysis at all stages and support the development of data collection instruments as they relate to HDM-4.

Participate in client and stakeholder communication and presentations, and interface with program implementers as requested by the Team Leader.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of a Master’s degree in economics, engineering, statistics, or another field directly relevant to the evaluation.

Strong economic, statistics and econometrics skills, including experience with detailed, high-level data analysis and sampling.

At least 5 years of demonstrated experience designing and carrying out pre-post and HDM-4 modelling of transportation performance evaluations.

Excellent written and spoken English.

The following qualifications are preferred:

Experience designing and/or implementing: vehicle operating cost surveys, traffic counts, roughness and surface condition data collection, and origin-destination surveys.

Prior experience in the transport sector in the context of Malawi or the surrounding region highly preferred.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com.

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.