Coordinator, Program Measurement & Insights

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Lesotho.

📋 Description

• Oversee program measurement, monitoring, and evaluation for a government-led TaRL-informed remediation initiative in Lesotho.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive program measurement and monitoring strategy tailored specifically to the context of Lesotho.

• Create sustainable systems for assessment, monitoring, and evaluation that yield actionable data.

• Collaborate in the design and adaptation of foundational learning assessments aligned with existing government frameworks.

• Integrate assessment and learning methodologies within broader reforms in the education system.

• Work together with government and partners to ensure assessment tools are appropriate for their intended use.

• Provide training to government and partner teams on administering, analyzing, and utilizing assessment results.

• Jointly design and implement Lesotho’s monitoring, measurement, and review system within government processes.

• Create tools and processes for high-quality program data collection through sustainable governmental channels.

• Enable implementation teams and government officials to review, interpret, and act upon data effectively.

• Establish feedback mechanisms to guide decisions and program adjustments.

• Analyze program data and share actionable insights with government stakeholders and partners.

• Evaluate technical capacity and conduct workshops on assessment and data utilization.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate tasks, and integrate TaRL data into government platforms.

• Monitor, review, and report on Lesotho program data in line with TaRL Africa’s strategy and workplan.

• Consolidate implementation, outcome, and cost data into centralized systems.

• Maintain accurate, automated, and up-to-date country dashboards and multi-year data systems.

• Address data inquiries from donors, partners, and senior management.

• Assist with annual and bi-annual program evaluations.

• Contribute to studies led by partners.

• Communicate program lessons and outcomes for both internal and external program enhancement.

• Collaborate with the Global PM&I team on knowledge management and cross-country learning initiatives.

• Monitor evolving government policies and initiatives in Lesotho and within the countries where TaRL Africa operates.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by line manager(s).

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, International Development, Public Policy, Education, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of experience in monitoring, measurement, and evaluation systems, preferably in the education or development sectors.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing monitoring, measurement, and evaluation systems.

• Experience in developing foundational learning assessment tools.

• Experience in co-creating monitoring systems in collaboration with government entities.

• Preference for familiarity with national or regional learning assessments and government data systems.

• Strong preference for experience working with Lesotho’s Ministry of Education.

• Excellent data analysis skills with the ability to transform findings into actionable insights.

• Proficiency in Excel and ODK-based platforms, including SurveyCTO and KoboCollect.

• Strong preference for experience with Tableau or Power BI, as well as Stata or R.

• Advanced technical skills in the design of monitoring and evaluation systems.

• Ability to translate program requirements into effective data collection and analysis tools.

• Skills in capacity-building and facilitation for training government and partner teams.

• Knowledge of data management platforms and automation techniques.

• Ability to design engaging dashboards and effectively communicate insights to non-technical audiences.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.

• Ability to build capacity and train others in assessment, data collection, and data utilization.

• Capacity to work collaboratively with government entities, partners, and multidisciplinary teams.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with curiosity and adaptability.

🏝️ Benefits

• Nationally peer-benchmarked compensation package aligned with organizational salary scales, considering qualifications and professional experience.

• Equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.