Who We Are

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $100 million and nearly 700 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

The Research and Data Analysis Officer will support the project’s data analysis efforts and track its efficiency. The Research and Data Analysis Officer will fulfill all daily monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities, including evaluation surveys, data analysis and research studies, communications with contractors and program team members, and preparing reports and presentation for funders and stakeholders.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships. 

Are you the next member of our team? 

Your Background and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, public policy, international development, economics, social sciences, mathematics, psychology, data science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in a research-focused or data analysis position supporting the execution of M&E activities on international development projects.
• Very good command of English Language and Ukrainian is required.
• Expertise in developing and managing M&E systems and instruments.
• Experience with data quality assessments and oversight.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation and research methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies are required.
• Experience planning and managing surveys, including the development of data collection tools from scratch.
• Extensive knowledge of data cleaning guidelines and processes.
• Experience in creating online survey forms in MSForms, Alchemer or similar.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of analytical software and data visualization tools. Knowledge of SPSS will be a plus.
• Familiarity with procedures for donor reporting.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated high attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Ukraine.

Your Daily Tasks

• Support systematic data collection and analysis of progress toward Activity key performance indicators.
• Regularly review the program’s data collection processes, performing data quality assessments and adjusting as needed.
• Clean, aggregate, and analyze monitoring data.
• Develop data collection instruments and flows to ensure data integrity and validity at the output and outcome levels.
• Analyze M&E data and results to determine the impact of program activities and progress toward achieving goals and objectives. Use the analyzed data to produce internal reports and research.
• Design the methodology and tools for evaluation studies and impact research, in particular in the media literacy field.
• Prepare data summaries, analyses, visualizations, and reports, and review the results and learning sections of program reports in collaboration with program staff.
• Apply a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) lens to the project’s M&E.
• Seeks ways to streamline processes and increase efficiency in gathering and using performance information in order to maximize program impact and development of media literacy skills
• Serves as the point of contact for all official communication regarding M&E issues.
• Support external evaluation processes, including drafting evaluation RFPs, selecting research firms, and managing consultants/firms in alignment with M&E priorities.
• Collaborate with team members on all matters related to data analysis and research, and monitoring and evaluation.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is eligible for Remote work. The eligible employee is regular, full-time staff who works from a worksite outside the IREX office on a more permanent or ongoing basis.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

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EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.