Global Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer's primary responsibilities will include design of a formalized M&E system and provide guidance and expertise to teams on designing, implementing and managing our monitoring and evaluation systems. The position will report directly to Program Director and will have regular interactions with program staff. This position will be based in San Francisco, but will require international travel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Regional teams, Country Directors, and M&E Program Officers design,
  implement and analyze annual monitoring project for all of Room to Read's programs (School
  Room, Reading Room, Local Language Publishing, Computer & Language Room and Girls'
  Scholarships)
• Collaborate with Global Program Officers to implement and maintain monitoring and evaluation
  efforts in each Room to Read program
• Liaise with country Program Officers to ensure effective management of M&E efforts and
  successful achievement of annual goals
• Implement and analyze evaluation projects based on agreed upon geographic and timing needs
• Train and mentor staff to help them develop the necessary knowledge and skill sets to run
  methodologically strong monitoring and evaluations in their projects and programs and ensure
  adherence to M&E standard practices, policies and specifications
• Synthesize and analyze data and write summary reports by program based on the M&E results
• Identify key issues around program quality and links between monitoring and evaluation and
  quality assurance and improvement
• Recommend improvements to the Program Director to more efficiently and effectively manage each
  program based on M&E findings
• Work with program staff to codify best practices for Room to Read's programs so that they can
  be shared across existing countries of operation and rolled out in new ones
• Innovate new M&E systems and projects in order to continuously improve our work in the
  field
• Coordinate with the development team to provide information for donor reporting requirements
• Travel regularly throughout the year to oversee the implementation of our M&E work, train
  staff and maintain understanding of current stage of development of M&E practice in the
  organization, and identify where and how M&E practice requires improvement and investment
• Stay informed about research and trends in the area of monitoring and evaluation and recommend
  improvements to our systems accordingly
• Network with other non-profits running similar programs to find areas of collaboration and
  knowledge sharing
• Represent Room to Read in different forums and advocate the importance of our educational work
  in the developing world

• MA in a related field, i.e. education, development
• A minimum of seven years of professional experience
• Proven previous experience in research, monitoring and evaluation
• Strong technical competence in research and monitoring and evaluation methods
• Strong operational management ability: a clear focus on results - sets goals, plans and
  prioritizes effectively, monitors quality and progress of work against plans
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, with proven ability to work with data
  software packages such as SPSS
• Experience in data analysis and entry
• Ability to travel frequently (30 to 50 percent of the time)
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Prior experience living and/or working in developing countries
• Good knowledge and understanding of education issues, including community involvement in
  schools
• Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks
• Proven track record of achieving results
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative
• Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
• Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on
  maintaining high quality work and low overhead
• Management experience
• Legally eligible to work in the United States; no sponsorship provided

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker - you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Contact Email: hiring@roomtoread.org

Contact Person:

Link to organization's application form: http://www.roomtoread.org/about/employment/me_offi...

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Compensation

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include health,
dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and a 401K match. The non-monetary
compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and
rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of
education.

Application Procedure

Please send your cover letter and resume by email, with "Global Monitoring &
Evaluation Officer" in the subject line, to hiring@roomtoread.org. Due to high applicant volume,
you may not receive a response from Room to Read. No calls, faxes, or drop-ins please!

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the
skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

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