Key Responsibilities:
Support the implementation of MEAL strategies, systems, and tools across the Terwilliger Center, ensuring alignment with the organization’s MEAL framework and adherence to relevant standards and guidelines.
Assist in the development and refinement of data collection and monitoring tools, supporting the timely and accurate collection of program data.
Assist in the analysis and visualization of data, enabling effective interpretation and use of findings by program teams and stakeholders.
Collaborate with teams to enhance their understanding and skills in data-driven decision-making, promoting a culture of evidence-based program improvement and innovation throughout the organization.
Support in capacity building initiatives by contributing to the development and delivery of training materials and resources related to MEAL, with a particular emphasis on data analysis and the utilization of digital tools for collection and visualization to inform decision making.
Collaborate with programmatic teams, MEAL staff, and other stakeholders to promote best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement in MEAL within the organization.
Support the development and implementation of sampling methodologies for evaluations, ensuring the use of appropriate and robust techniques that enhance the quality and reliability of collected data.
Participate in relevant communities of practice and collaborate with counterparts within the Habitat network as required.
Travel to program sites to provide the above-mentioned support. Travel is expected to be around 30%.
Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.
Key Requirements:
Master’s degree.
At least 5 years of professional MEAL experience centered around data analysis, managing databases and building capacity for teams preferably within an international development or humanitarian organization.
Experience refining and implementing MEAL frameworks, indicators and data collection tools in a development or humanitarian context.
Expertise in designing sampling methodologies for diverse monitoring and evaluation contexts, with the ability to develop statistically sound and representative sampling approaches that ensure data reliability, validity, and generalizability.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Proficiency in data analysis software for qualitative (e.g. Stata, SAS, or R) and/or quantitative data (e.g. Nvivo, MaxQDA, or AtlasTi) and data visualization tools (e.g. PowerBi, or Tableau).
Demonstrated experience with mixed methods research and evaluation approaches, including remote data collection using digital tools (e.g. SurveyCTO or KoboToolbox).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to use data and evidence to influence decision-making and improve programs.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.
Comfortable working with diverse, multicultural teams in various geographic areas.
Demonstrated experience in effectively working with and supporting remote teams, with strong virtual collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to adapt to different time zones and online work environments.
Able to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships in a decentralized organization.
Willingness to travel, as required, to support the organization’s MEAL efforts in different locations.
Proficiency in Spanish.
Preferred:
Experience designing MEAL frameworks, indicators and data collection tools.
Experience using innovative participatory approaches to evaluation and research.
Knowledge of and experience with international development, market systems development, small and growing business development, and/or financial inclusion programming.
Familiarity with the debates and publications that shape market-based development programming, particularly the DCED Standard.
Experience in developing and delivering training and capacity building.
Experience with culturally responsive approaches to evaluation.
Experience working in and with teams from the Global South.
Active support of HFHI Values & Commitments:
Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.
Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
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www.habitat.org
