Learning & Evaluation Specialist - Refugee Youth Resource Center

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy and social fabric through freedom, hard work, and family unity. To learn more about our work, please go to our official website at www.refugees.org. 

OVERVIEW

The Refugee Youth Resource Center was established to improve outcomes for refugee children/youth and their families through providing education, resources, and support to refugee-serving agencies. The Learning and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing and coordinating the evaluation of training and technical assistance (TTA). This position will develop data collection tools and processes and be responsible for developing reports to share with funders and other stakeholders. This position reports to the Program Manager of the Refugee Youth Resource Center. Individuals with lived experience are highly encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement comprehensive evaluation plans to measure the effectiveness of TTA;

• Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to inform program improvements;

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommendations;

• Collaborate with program staff to integrate evaluation findings into program planning and development;

• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in program evaluation and learning;

• Facilitate feedback loops with program participants to gather insights and enhance program delivery;

• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and confidentiality requirements in data collection and reporting;

• Participate in conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities to represent the organization and share expertise; and

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated is not to be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Evaluation, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program evaluation, preferably in training and technical assistance contexts;

• Experience working with refugee serving programs, child welfare and/or working with foreign-born children and families highly preferred; 

• Strong knowledge of evaluation methodologies, data collection, and analysis techniques;

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly;

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products, statistical software, and data visualization tools; 

• Ability to prioritize duties and multi-task in a fast-paced environment;

• Ability to work well independently and in a team;

• Fluency in other languages highly preferred;

• Comfortable working remotely, working with an interdisciplinary team communicating and collaboratively primarily online; candidate must have an appropriate workspace to complete work, phone calls, and video conferencing;

• Willing to travel a few times annually; and

• Demonstrated support of USCRI’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 

• Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training;
• Satisfactory completion of funder required trainings upon hire and on an annual basis; and
• Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity;
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands;
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying; and
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer.