Program Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation

Job Description

This position may be remote and located anywhere in the U.S.

Job Overview/Summary: The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Program Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for an Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) program, Switchboard. Switchboard is a one-stop resource hub for refugee service providers in the United States. Switchboard provides training and capacity-building services to ORR-funded refugee service providers in the United States, including resettlement agencies and affiliates, state agencies, ethnic community-based organizations, and others. More information about Switchboard can be found at www.SwitchboardTA.org.

The Program Officer, M&E will be responsible for maintaining and updating the project M&E plan, conducting ongoing M&E, coordinating needs assessments and evaluations, supporting training and technical assistance on M&E topics, and providing M&E support to the Research, Analysis, and Learning Team. This staff person may be located anywhere in the United States.

Major Responsibilities:

Ongoing Project M&E

· Lead tracking of all project outputs, outcomes and objectives against targets.

· Ensure consistent use of data collection tools by staff and SMEs; monitor data quality and follow-up on issues identified.

· Facilitate biweekly data analysis and action planning meetings to ensure project is on track.

· Ensure all internal M&E activities, including subawardee M&E activities, are consistent with the requirements of Switchboard’s cooperative agreement

· Lead monthly and semi-annual report development in collaboration with Switchboard project staff.

· Compile project data for annual proposals and other materials.

· As needed, maintain project database to support efficient, accurate data management, reporting, and data analysis.

· Alert Deputy Director to any necessary changes to M&E plan or tools in a timely manner.

Needs Assessment and Evaluation

· Design and implement annual needs assessments, in cooperation with key project staff and SMEs.

· Manage annual evaluation in coordination with key project staff and SMEs.

· Lead analysis and interpretation of needs assessment and evaluation results.

M&E Training and Technical Assistance

· With Director for Design, Monitoring and Evaluation, develop M&E learning resources in accordance with workplan and in collaboration with SMEs.

· Coordinate M&E Community of Practice.

· With Director for Design, Monitoring and Evaluation, develop and deliver M&E learning opportunities including webinars, certificate courses, e-learning modules, etc.

· Support Director for Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation, with responses to ongoing TA requests related to M&E topics.

Additional M&E Support

· Support the Research, Analysis, and Learning (RAL) team with RAI M&E priorities.

Other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

· Minimum of 4 years of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) work

· Demonstrated commitment to data-driven programming

· Demonstrated experience developing logframes; developing and/or implementing M&E systems; developing surveys and other data collection tools; analyzing and visualizing data; and reporting.

· Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel.

· Demonstrated experience in utilizing webinar/virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

· Master’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

· Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance, capacity-building, and/or training related to monitoring and evaluation

· Demonstrated experience with M&E in the context of ORR-funded refugee resettlement and integration programs

· Demonstrated experience with participatory approaches to M&E and/or collection and incorporation of client feedback data into project implementation

Working Environment: Standard office and/or remote working environment. This role may require working remotely full or part time and part time remote employees may be required to share workspace.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement****: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity****: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who have lived experience as refugees or other populations the IRC serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer****: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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