Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist/ Старший (а) спеціаліст (ка) з моніторингу, оцінювання та навчання

Who We Are

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $100 million and nearly 700 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist is responsible for overseeing day to day monitoring and evaluation activities and impact research of IREX Ukraine programs. The incumbent will oversee the programs’ complex Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning plans and approaches, which includes ensuring the programs are collecting, analyzing, and sharing quality data accurately and effectively, tracking progress and reporting on indicators, and managing the programs’ learning strategies. This position is also responsible for supporting staff in use, development and/or enhancement of MEL systems and tools. Programs are: Veteran Reintegration, VIA, and URRF programs. Other programs may be added to this portfolio based on the needs of the IREX Ukraine office.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships. 

Are you the next member of our team? 

Your Background and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, social science, public administration, international development or other relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning or data analysis.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation for an international NGO is preferred.
• Knowledge and practical experience in research, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies (e.g. qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact identification).
• Knowledge of M&E databases, analytical software and data visualization tools;
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing MEL and performance monitoring plans.
• Experience in planning and managing surveys, including the development of data collection tools from scratch.
• Experience with data quality assessments and oversight; knowledge of data cleaning processes.
• Demonstrated very good communication skills and follow up.
• Demonstrated high attention to details.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support and assist colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in English and Ukrainian, both written oral required.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Ukraine.

Your Daily Tasks

• Lead the design and implementation of complex evaluations, special studies, and assessments.
• Support effective relations and coordination with program donors on MEL related issues, including presenting data and outcomes to donor representatives when relevant.
• Design methodology and tools for the variety of evaluation studies and impact research.
• Design new Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Plans, manage the approved MEL Plans, and facilitate updates to the current MEL Plans as appropriate in cooperation with Senior Management and program staff.
• Establish and maintain a knowledge management system for MEL-related resources, reports, and data and ensure that lessons learned, best practices, and research findings are documented and easily accessible to inform future programming and decision-making.
• Regularly review programs’ data collection processes, while performing data quality assessments and making adjustments as needed.
• Oversee and lead the development of program indicators.
• Ensure and coordinate regular monitoring of program activities and oversee data quality. Develop and/or coordinate the design and utilization of M&E management systems, data collection tools, and baseline assessment.
• Engage stakeholders, including beneficiaries and partners, in participatory evaluation processes to gather feedback and insights on program effectiveness and impact.
• Analyze M&E data and results to determine impact of program activities and progress towards achieving goals and objectives. Use the analyzed data to produce internal reports and research.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and data protection protocols in all aspects of data collection, storage, and analysis.
• Advise Senior Management on the results of the monitoring and evaluation activities, impact research, or special studies.  Produce evaluation reports and presentations for IREX leadership and donors, as well as other parties as needed.
• Prepare data summaries, data analyses, and reports in support of team learning, donor reporting, and IREX requirements.
• Identify ways to streamline processes and increase efficiency in gathering and using performance information in order to maximize program impact and development.
• Communicate information obtained through MEL activities to program staff and various external stakeholders, notably donors and partners. 
• Liaise regularly with IREX’s CALI team in Washington DC.
• Provide guidance to and supervise the Data Specialist and other staff involved in MEL activities .
• Provide capacity-building and coaching for program staff and local partners in all aspects of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning and data collection.
• Develop data collection flows to ensure data integrity and validity at the output and outcome levels.
• Travel to field site to follow up independently with program activities (if the organization’s security policies and procedures allow)
• Oversee work of MEL consultants and contractors. Organize procurement processes for MEL needs. Ensure quality of the submitted deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage external evaluations conducted by third-party firms or consultants, ensuring they align with program objectives and adhere to quality standards.
• Support the design of new programs by providing evidence of program impact and outcomes through MEL data and research and contributing to the development of logical frameworks, theories of change, and MEL plans in project proposals. Lead development and implementation of the program’s learning agenda and activities to ensure continued programmatic improvements and iteration, including after-action reviews, data reviews, and learning retrospectives using IREX templates. Support Senior Management to plan junctures at which after action reviews, data reviews, and other learning activities need to take place to support projects.
• Work with designers on data visualization and presentation materials.
• At the direction of project leadership, independently and accurately perform financial administration tasks (check requests, sub-award approval level, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is eligible for Telework. The eligible employee is regular, full-time Ukraine-based staff who works from a worksite outside the Ukraine office for one or more days a week.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE 

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 

Please visit to apply: Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist, Communities and Governance | IREX Job Board (ultipro.com)