Program evaluator Jobs in USA

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Program Evaluator develops and implements organizational learning and program evaluation initiatives that cross geographic regions and a diverse scope of Unbound’s global programs. The evaluator also facilitates the effective communication of evaluation findings to internal and external stakeholders and promotes the use of evaluation for organizational learning, decision-making and positive program improvement.

Unbound’s approach to program evaluation emphasizes credibility, simplicity, utilization of results, and participatory methods. It is a bottom-up approach focused on building the capacity of all stakeholders to use the tools and techniques of program evaluation to answer critical questions and discover the most effective ways to achieve the organization’s mission. This evaluator must have strong technical skills in every aspect of program evaluation and strong leadership skills to guide efforts that cross geographies, cultures and sectors.

Key Accountabilities

• Design program evaluations that extend to multiple projects or countries and oversee effective implementation of those evaluations.
• Establish communication tools and venues for the effective dissemination of evaluation findings and utilization of learning.
• Build the capacity of headquarters staff, project staff, and program participants to measure outcomes, evaluate program impact, and make continuous program improvements.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Learning and evaluation to cast vision and set goals that guide evaluation practice and use within Unbound’s three-tiered evaluation framework in ways that exemplify credibility, simplicity, utility and participation.

Who We Are

Unbound is an international nonprofit based in Kansas City, Kansas, and founded by lay Catholics grounded in the Gospel call to put the needs of the marginalized and vulnerable first.

Our mission is to support families and communities worldwide on their self-directed paths out of poverty.

Our vision is to build a world free from poverty where all people have access to resources, community support and the ability to make decisions that improve their lives and uphold human dignity.

Unbound offers a practical way for sponsors, donors and volunteers to make a personal and direct impact as partners in our global community. Through walking with a child and family, youth, elder or community on their path out of poverty, our supporters have an opportunity to expand their worldviews and be part of creative solutions to poverty.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

International program evaluation

Technical support

Evaluation Framework

Organizational learning

Capacity building

Personal Characteristics & Competencies – To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies and skills. (Examples)

Qualifications and Experience : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (Examples)