Evaluation and Special Studies Advisor, PIMMILA

Evaluation and Special Studies Advisor, PIMMILA 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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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