About IREX

Career and Consulting Opportunities

TITLE OF POSITION: Monitoring & Evaluation Consultants
DIVISION: Education Programs Division
REPORTS TO: Director, Education Programs Division
LOCATION: Washington, DC
CLASSIFICATION: Consultants

ABOUT IREX
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is an international nonprofit organization specializing in education, independent media, Internet development, and civil society programs. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $50 million and a staff of over 500 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 50 countries. Through training, partnerships, education, research, and grant programs, IREX develops the capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to their societies.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
IREX seeks applicants for the position of Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant for the Education Programs Division for short and long-term assignments. His/her services will be solicited to assist with the design and management of an evaluation system to measure the impact and results of strategies and programs. Key areas include teacher training, higher education exchanges, youth empowerment, and leadership development programming. The M&E consultant will work with IREX staff to articulate a division-wide approach to M&E, as well as design project-specific M&E plans and tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Assess current data collection procedures
Work with program and development staff to design division-wide M&E strategy
Design and conduct baseline studies and needs and impact assessments, select and define indicators, and design data collection and analysis plans for programs on education, youth empowerment and leadership development

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 7 years of experience planning and implementing project-based and institution-wide M&E plans
Broad experience in designing and conducting baseline studies and needs assessments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Prior experience with US government funded projects required, specifically USAID and USDOS
Proven experience training staff to articulate and incorporate M&E priorities into program design and implementation

TO APPLY
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Email: resumes@irex.org (please include EPD/EH in the subject line)
Fax: (202) 628-8189 (Washington)
No phone calls please.
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