Do you want to launch a brand-new Evaluation & Research division in a fast-paced, rapidly growing international NGO? Educate!, based in Kampala, Uganda, is now hiring an Evaluation & Research Coordinator to develop and implement an evaluation and research division. With Educate!’s M&E Manager and senior leadership team, the Evaluation & Research Coordinator will research and design evaluation studies to analyze the impact of Educate!’s programs in Uganda.
The Evaluation & Research Coordinator will also use best-in-class database tools like Salesforce to streamline data collection and performance reporting for Educate! programs. Additionally, he or she will be expected to produce high-quality research on evaluation best practices and innovative methods. Ultimately, all work conducted by the Evaluation & Research Coordinator will be directed toward the goal of proving the impact of Educate!’s programs.
The Evaluation & Research Coordinator will be based at the Educate! National Office in Kampala, Uganda. The position will be for a yearlong appointment and will include a cost-of-living stipend.
Major Job Responsibilities
PLAN & EVALUATE
- Develop and implement a comprehensive evaluation plan in consultation with Educate!’s M&E Manager, program staff and senior leadership team. Set indicators, and determine data collection methods/frequency, to measure program impact through specific evaluation studies.
- Create, implement and communicate data collection systems and rigorous research methodologies that prove performance.
- Oversee informational systems and databases to ensure data quality and reliability.
PARTNER & LEARN
- Develop and sustain partnerships with local and international academic institutions to provide additional evaluation technical support.
- In collaboration with Educate!’s Public Relations team, distill key messages for internal and external audiences and develop a strategic plan for internal/external knowledge dissemination.
- Research evaluation best practices and innovative methods to build the Educate! organizational knowledge base.
- Draft articles and white papers that share important findings to multiple audiences.
TRAIN & COORDINATE
- Train and coordinate a team of enumerators/volunteers to carry out field data collection and data entry for evaluation and research projects.
- Train Educate! staff on relevant evaluation topics, which could include proper survey administration, importance of data quality, and more.
Qualifications and Experience
- BS/BA in a quantitative/analytical discipline (Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field) (strongly preferred)
- Proficiency in Salesforce, MS Access, Excel, and/or other database or statistical software (strongly preferred)
- Relevant research experience (preferred)
- Basic knowledge of randomized controlled trials and similar quantitative and qualitative research methodologies (preferred)
Benefits
The Evaluation & Research Coordinator will receive a modest living stipend, housing at the Educate! compound, travel insurance, one flight to Uganda and a flight home at the end of the yearlong commitment.
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