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I am a recent graduate with a master's in International Development. I have expertise in impact evaluations, research methodologies, and project management. I am well versed in most development issues. I have worked in Asia, and have done research in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I am available and willing to work anywhere in the world. |
 Contact David Hobson
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Area of Expertise: |
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Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
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Government, Governance, Reforms
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
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Professional Experience: |
Capstone Project
College Station, TX
January 2014-May2014
As a part of my master’s degree, I participated in a project where we coordinate our efforts as a team to address the needs of a client in an area of development. My team worked with The Center on Conflict and Development at Texas A&M University, a USAID Higher Education Solutions Network (HESN) partner, to conduct an impact evaluation on a youth vocational training program and a malnutrition alleviation program at a partner university, the Catholic University of Graben (UCG) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As a part of the program:
• Designed surveys for the purpose of collecting quantitative and qualitative data.
• Traveled to Butembo, DRC where within one week we conducted surveys and collected data on over 2000 individuals.
• Analyzed the data and wrote a report of our results and presented them to The Center on Conflict and Development and USAID and for publication.
Research Assistant to Executive Professor Andrew Natsios, former Administrator of
USAID and former Vice President of World Vision
The Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
August 2013 – May 2014
• Researched and helped write articles and congressional and UN testimony on US food aid reform, famines, the World Bank, human rights in North Korea and Sudan, and additional topics
Program Coordinator Intern
The Center on Conflict and Development, Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
June 2013 – August 2013
• Created criteria to use when evaluating potential partners in conflict prone countries where we would conduct research.
• Developed evaluation tool based on criteria.
• Created itinerary and assessment guide for assessment team using the evaluation tool.
• Coordinated with local team members to test and use the evaluation tool.
Intensive Japanese Study
Tokyo, Japan
June 2011 – June 2012
Drama & English Teacher
Jakarta, Indonesia (July 2010 – December 2010)
Beijing, China (July 2009 – July 2010)
Hamamatsu & Tokyo, Japan (September 2005 – July 2009)
• Prepared lesson plans and taught classes about English and developed curriculum.
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Education: |
Bush School of Government & Public Service, Texas A&M University
Sept. 2012 - May 2014
Master of International Affairs, International Economics & Development track
GPA: 3.875/4.0
Relevant Courses:
• Quantitative Methods 1 & 2: In these courses, we studied statistical and econometric theory and practice in addition to how to use STATA to view data and run regressions.
• Advanced Economic Development: Half of this course was dedicated to conducting impact evaluations and included methods such as regression discontinuity, propensity score matching, and advanced difference-in-difference methods. The other half was an in-depth look into major development issues such as gender inequality, education, and institutions.
• Field Research Methods: This course was dedicated to planning and implementing field research. It included an in-depth look into qualitative research methods, survey design and implementation, and randomization.
• Finance for Microfinance: In this course, we studied the financial tools used in Microfinance, sources of funding, and issues regarding nonprofit vs. for profit microfinance organizations.
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Available for: |
- Job opportunities
- Internships / Fellowships
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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