Research and Evaluation Analyst, Data & Insights

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research and evaluation projects with supervision, including needs assessments, program evaluations, and outcome measurements.
• Develop data collection tools (surveys, interviews, focus groups) and protocols to ensure the validity and reliability of data.
• Conduct literature reviews, identifying relevant literature, reading and summarizing articles, reports and chapters, and synthesizing key findings and relationships in writing.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using statistical software and other analytical tools.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, presentations, and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with program staff to develop evaluation frameworks and performance metrics.
• Provide training and support to staff on data collection and evaluation practices.
• Stay updated on best practices in research and evaluation methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, or a related field.
• Experience in research and evaluation, particularly within a non-profit or social services context.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Careful attention to detail
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Stata, R) required
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics) desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to diverse audiences.
• Engages and works collaboratively; able to effectively deal with ambiguity and respond to issues with diplomacy.
• Consultative approach; operates with a high degree of respect for professional colleagues and lay leadership

Pay

$68,000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.