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DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm dedicated to development, with 35 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. DevTech core practice areas include: Economic and Data Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Education and Youth Development, Gender and Inclusive Development, and Public Financial Management. We are currently searching for a Data Curation Specialist who will work on the Development Data Library of the new USAID Analytics, Data, Visualization, and Information Services (ADVISE) project. ADVISE, a five year project, is a follow-on to the USAID Economic Analysis and Data Services (EADS) project. ADVISE’s main purpose is to improve the usage of USAID data and information, so that the Agency continues to ensure its development outcomes are supported by evidence.

Below is a brief summary of the position, for a full position description and to apply: http://devtechsys.com/about/careers/?p=job%2FosBa9fw6

Overview:

The Data Curation Specialist manages the process of cleaning, documenting, archiving, and releasing datasets from the point of submission to their publication on the USAID Data Development Library platform. The Data Curation Specialist reports to the Senior Curator. This position is located in Arlington, VA and it not remote.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

●     Evaluate data submissions for potential value, utility and quality and to make determinations about their suitability for acquisition and curation;

●     Develop dissemination versions of datasets for various audiences including USAID staff, partner organizations, and the general public;

●     Track datasets through the privacy and security review process, coordinating with project statisticians who perform a security assessment on datasets;

●     Manage, maintain, and track provenance of digital objects and associated documentation in long-term preservation environments;

Qualifications

●     Education: Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science (preferred), International Development, or related field.

●     Experience: At least two years of related experience in data science, digital repository management, or related subject.

The applicant must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for the required U.S. government security clearance for this project. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.

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Thank you,

Eva Allison

Human Resources Assistant

DevTech Systems, Inc.

 

1700 North Moore St., Suite 1720

Arlington, VA 22209

Direct: 571-512-4087

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