Вакансія: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Group/Practice/Unit: Communities & Governance

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 more than 600 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.

IREX in Ukraine seeks a qualified Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to support day-to-day monitoring and evaluation of the Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) program. The Senior M&E Specialist will oversee UNITY partners’ and grantees’ MEL, design impact research evaluations within the program and support day-to-day MEL design for program activities. S/he will lead activities related to the design of the UNITY MEL framework and implementation of UNITY data standards. Currently, the work under this position can be done remotely. The position will be based in Kyiv once the security situation allows.

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 & Skills

· Minimum of five years experience in monitoring and evaluation, research and data analysis. Experience in monitoring and evaluation for an international NGO is a plus; experience working on programs focused on youth, education, and/or employment/entrepreneurship preferred.

· Minimum bachelor’s degree in statistics, demographics, sociology, economics, education, or a related field.

· Extensive knowledge of MEAL.

· Experience in planning and managing surveys, including the development of data collection tools from scratch.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).

· Knowledge of analytical software and data visualization tools.

· Familiarity with USAID reporting requirements is a plus.

· Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

· Demonstrated high attention to detail.

· Strong written and spoken command of English and Ukrainian.

· Must have unrestricted authorization to work in Ukraine.

Your Daily Tasks

· Participate in the development of program indicators, oversee regular monitoring and evaluation of UNITY, and ensure regular progress reviews of approved indicators.

· Jointly with Research and Learning unit, streamline monitoring and evaluation system through:

o implementation of data standards for UNITY in line with the program data policy;

o development of data collection flows to ensure data integrity and validity on the output and outcome levels;

o secure storage of databases and other related materials and resources.

· Build capacity of the UNITY partners in relation to MEL through:

o development of monitoring and evaluation toolkits and standardized data collection tools;

o ad hoc training sessions with the UNITY implementing partners to foster evaluation and data collection skills;

o ongoing communication and support to the program implementing partners.

· Provide ad hoc consultations to the UNITY staff as required.

· Jointly with Research and Learning team, support UNITY in planning and designing evaluations and program assessments.

· Oversee and/or conduct data analysis, including drafts of reports for internal research (using statistical software tools (SPSS/R), MS Excel, PowerPoint, or other similar applications).

· Design tools for evaluation studies and impact research.

· Lead/support design of quantitative or qualitative research methodologies, including relevant tools development (questionnaires, in-depth interviews/FGs scripts), to implement UNITY research projects.

· Manage evaluation contracts and agreements with outside vendors:

o draft requests for proposal (RFPs);

o develop scopes of work (SoWs);

o maintain supervision and lead communication;

o administer budget and coordinate with the UNITY financial team.

· Provide input, information, and statistics for the program semi-annual/annual reporting to the donor.

· Support DRL in drafting relevant monitoring and evaluation reporting narratives/presentations as required.

· Seek ways to streamline processes and increase efficiency in gathering and using performance information to maximize program impact.

· Maintain and administer data collection protocols and instruments for the UNITY implementing partners (MS Forms/MS Dynamics CRM).

· Provide technical assistance and ensure proper monitoring of program activities in different program sites.

· Other duties as assigned

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

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 send your CV and cover letter to [email protected], deadline for applications – Jan 10th, 2023.