Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist, DNI (Delaware Nation Industries), Washington, DC
DNI (Delaware Nation Industries) -
Washington, DC,
US
Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist
Date Posted: 2024-06-23
Job description
- A Bachelors Degree is required; a Masters Degree is preferred. Training should reflect training in qualitative or quantitative research methods.
- Experience collecting qualitative or quantitative data in foreign countries , including selecting, training or supervising local research teams; overseeing translation of instruments, protocols, and other research materials; and administering instruments in English (or other language, as necessary).
- Experience with performance monitoring for large-scale initiatives or for organizational-wide objectives, including developing performance indicators, establishing data collection business processes, creating data management practices, and creating monitoring reports.
- Experience with Stata, R, or comparable statistical analysis software.
- Familiarity with data visualization software such as Tableau or Gephi.
- Experience with traditional program evaluation methods, including but not limited to: focus group facilitation, content analysis, textual analysis, and network analysis, as well as familiarity with non-traditional techniques such as participatory evaluation, process mapping, and visual data analysis.
- Experience conducting research on one or more of the following topics: politics, media, strategic communication, democracy, development, security, education, nation branding, trust, public opinion, womens empowerment, or youth.
- Exceptional communication skills, with fluency in communicating user-centric design processes.
- Ability to approach problems analytically and holistically, considering the individual problem and the impact on the larger system.
- Ability to work on complex projects within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work flexibly and efficiently in a rapidly changing environment, exercising a balance between research rigor and client needs.
- Demonstrated curiosity in continued learning and growth on the job.
- Openness to critique (including from other disciplines), curiosity to learn from a spectrum of perspectives, and experience or strong interest in collaborating closely with others.
- Strong ability to focus on and understand the needs of clients, as well as build and maintain strong working relationships.
- Experience working with a major development research organization or on programs funded by major international development funders (e.g., USAID, DFID, World Bank) is preferred.