National Geographic Society’s recently created Measurement and Evaluation (M&E) department seeks a dynamic, flexible, and results-oriented individual with extensive experience and expertise in monitoring and evaluation. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right individual to help establish and refine best practices around outcomes-based planning, measurement, evaluation, reporting, and learning. The M&E Manager will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, grantees, and explorers throughout the life-cycle of key programs and projects in order to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide support to all programs and projects as needed, including assisting internal teams develop logic models, articulate theory of change, specify milestones, and identify and monitor relevant indicators. (30%)
- Engage stakeholders to identify goals and articulate evaluation questions. Develop evaluation plans, including selecting appropriate evaluation design and developing data collection tools. Assist with selection and oversight of external evaluators. (50%)
- Provide ad hoc analytic and research support. (10%)
- Assist with training to internal stakeholders and grantees. Share and celebrate culture of learning. Keep up with research and best practices. (10%)
*Other duties and responsibilities as needed.
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
- Seven+ years professional experience in planning, conducting, and managing program evaluations required. M&E experience at a foundation, research institute, or consulting firm strongly preferred.
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Extensive experience with and knowledge of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods to produce actionable findings, including data synthesis and analysis
- Considerable experience designing and implementing (quasi-) experimental program evaluation designs
- Demonstrated ability to independently develop program monitoring and evaluation data collection instruments
- Strong foundation in survey methodology and extensive experience developing and analyzing surveys
- High proficiency with statistical analysis packages (SPSS, SAS, Q, or R)
- Demonstrated record of managing complex projects, meeting deadlines, and handling competing and changing priorities
- Superior interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work with and advise program staff and grantees with a positive and collaborative attitude
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Well organized with acute attention to detail while being able to see the big picture
- Highly motivated self-starter with strong work ethic
- Strong desire to continuously learn and take on new challenges
Supervision
- None
National Geographic's headquarters is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. In addition to a unique and dynamic work environment, National Geographic offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental benefits, generous vacation and leave time, a 401(k) plan, and flexible work options. National Geographic is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Responsibility percentages may vary depending on business needs.