Lead International Development Program, Project Evaluator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the planning, execution, and application phases of monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.

• Perform quality assessments of technical outputs.

• Prepare and finalize requested outputs.

• Offer technical guidance by aligning specialized expertise with assignment requirements.

• Review and authorize the technical quality of specialist deliverables.

• Provide technical support and mentorship to team members.

• Lead the development of terms of reference, evaluation design, interim, final, and thematic evaluations.

• Direct rapid studies, fieldwork, and mixed-methods analysis.

• Collaborate with specialists on-site facilitation, data gathering, site visits, and observations when fieldwork is applicable.

• Review evidence, synthesize findings, validate results, and assess outcomes.

• Ensure the accuracy of AI-assisted analyses or content before integration into deliverables.

• Facilitate sensemaking and technical learning.

• Act as the technical expert in evaluation, learning, and data usage.

• Support DOL ILAB Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Data Services initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree or higher is required.

• A minimum of 8 years of recent experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning within international development projects, particularly in communities and populations served by ILAB initiatives.

• Preferred: master's degree in evaluation, economics, public policy, social science, or a related discipline.

• Proven leadership in similar evaluations.

• Experience with sampling, both quantitative and qualitative methods, performance measurement, evidence synthesis, and technical review.

• Commitment to methodological rigor, impartiality, ethical judgment, cultural sensitivity, and recommendations focused on practical utilization.

• Capability to secure necessary IRB/ethical approvals and manage safeguards for sensitive information.

• Ability to engage in discussions about AI strategies with the COR and provide human validation.

• Proficiency in English as a work/site language.

• Experience in the Government and Public Services Sector.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Access to assistance programs.

• Paid time off.

• Insurance coverage.

• Retirement plan options.

• Flexible spending programs.

• Opportunities for education and professional development.

• Bonus potential.

• Discounts available.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Access to healthcare and preventive services.

• Wellness resources provided.

• Income protection and financial-resilience programs.

• Resources for work-life flexibility and balance.

• Continuous learning, technical development, leadership opportunities, recognition, and career growth prospects.