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. We focus on four essential areas to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.
The MEL Specialist, under the supervision of the Centre Manager, will be hired full-time to be responsible for monitoring and evaluation planning, implementation, and reporting for the SAFE project.
Are you the next member of our team?
Your Background & Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience in leading project Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning efforts or strong background in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Experience with applied research, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods, and indicator development and tracking; experience conducting MEL for education and training projects is highly preferred.
- Experience of working constructively as part of a small team.
- Experience working in high-risk environments is a plus.
- Knowledge of the Eurasian operating environment, especially as it relates to the media and civil society landscape.
- Excellent analytical capability presenting key findings and recommendations.
- Self-motivated and result oriented.
- Excellent cross-cultural and interpersonal communications skills.
- Training-related experience is a plus.
- Ability to travel within Ukraine and to other Eastern European countries is a plus.
- Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Ukraine.
- Excellent written and spoken English and Ukrainian.
Your Daily Tasks:
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of project activities and materials (using in-person and remote data collection tools) to assess learning outcomes and monitor training and consultation quality and implementation.
- Coordinate communications and follow-up with projects beneficiaries.
- In coordination with the Center Manager, design, lead, and document evaluation activities to examine program impact on beneficiaries.
- Write training and activity reports, analyzing results and trends within data for internal and external reporting purposes.
- Based on findings and evidence, support program staff in developing strategies for program improvement.
- Provide quality training and activity data, as well as promptly respond to any other monthly or quarterly reporting requests.
- Coordinate and steer the curriculum development and maintenance in all its aspects; including but not limited to incorporating MEL feedback and strategies for program improvement.
- Evaluate participant’s reactions and attitude to learning in each lesson, evaluate comments and examples in order to verify a concept has been acquired by trainees.
- Assist with evaluation of Monitoring and Evaluation tools and identifying best practices along with other centers and center staff.
- Communicate information obtained through MEL activities to program staff and various external stakeholders, notably donors and partners.
- Performs additional duties and tasks to meet the needs of the organization, team, or as assigned by manager.
We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.
This position is eligible for remote work.
This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.
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