Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer at International Rescue Committee

This position will work closely with the VPRU MEL, project, and country teams to support MEL strengthening and promote consistency across data management and use for recurring VPRU programming.

• Provide Ongoing Direct Technical Support to VPRU Teams (90%)
• Lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning for select VPRU-led grants, while working closely with VPRU technical advisors (TAs), specialists, and MEL staff. Examples of VPRU-led grants might include: Responsive Information Services in Emergencies (RISE), Protection Case Management, or Localizing Protection Analysis
• Support the development and use of (i) new data collection tools and management systems, (ii) data analysis/visualization tools (i.e. program data dashboards), and (iii) approaches to data interpretation and use
• Provide ongoing training and capacity building in MEL tools and techniques to VPRU TAs/Specialists, country program staff, and partners (as needed)
• Adapt and refine tools and resources based on country program and VPRU feedback
• Provide ad hoc support to other team members for discrete tasks as feasible and needed
• Support Data Management Strategies and Tools for VPRU (10%)
• Integrate tools into online and offline data collection platforms
• Support the creation of core MEL guidance and resources for VPRU teams
• Update and expand VPRU’s MEL resource library
• Contribute to VPRU’s anti-racism commitments
• Delivering and managing data collection and management systems (can be supplemented with graduate degree experience)
• Strong data analysis skills required, ideally with both quantitative and qualitative, with strong Excel experience
• Excellent writing and editing skills for proposal and technical resource development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to successfully listen to, work well with, and communicate clearly with people from diverse nationalities and backgrounds, as well as with senior level internal and external collaborators
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
• Flexible work demeanor: the ability to work well both in a team and independently
• Proven dedication to anti-racism and equity work
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, humanitarian assistance, or other related field preferred; a concentration in monitoring & evaluation will be an asset
• Experience with mobile data collection and analysis tools, especially ODK-based applications (Kobo, Ona, Commcare, etc.) preferred
• Experience with additional analysis software (e.g. PowerBI, Dedoose, NVIVO) preferred
• French, Spanish and/or Arabic language skills preferred
• Familiarity with protection rule of law issues highly preferred